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Cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to New York City

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of May. Take advantage of this per

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Airlines that fly from Melbourne to New York City

Qantas Airways

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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

6%Trains in New York City are 6% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne$5.50

New York City$5.18

MealMid-priced restaurant

9%The average meal is 9% more expensive in New York City than in Melbourne.

Melbourne$25.00

New York City$27.16

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

16%A taxi fare in New York City is 16% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne$5.10

New York City$4.29

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

33%Coffee is 33% more expensive in New York City than in Melbourne.

Melbourne$5.38

New York City$7.15

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 0.71 USD

1 USD = 1.43 AUD

Last checked on Thu, 19/03

Distance: 16675 kms

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 11 kms

Avalon Airport (AVV)How far from city centre: 50 kms

New York City airports

John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)How far from city centre: 23 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to New York City

How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to New York City?

The total flight time between Melbourne and New York City is of around 21 hours on average, considering an average distance of 16,675.25 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Melbourne to New York City?

When you fly from Melbourne to New York City the average price is $2,215.84. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to New York City at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to New York City is $845. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is New York City expensive to visit compared to Melbourne?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in New York City costs an average of 4.29 AUD, 16% cheaper than Melbourne, with a fare of 5.10 AUD,

while train tickets costs 6% less in New York City: 5.18 AUD against 5.50 AUD in Melbourne.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 27.16 AUD in New York City, 9% more than the 25.00 AUD in Melbourne.

The price of the coffee is around 33% more expensive in New York City, with an average of 7.15 AUD , while in Melbourne the coffee costs 5.38 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Melbourne to New York City?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from Melbourne. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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