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Book cheap flights from New York City to Melbourne from $744

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Sat, 18 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways1 stop
NYC - MEL
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways1 stop
MEL - NYC
1799$
1729$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 2 June - Sun, 14 June
Air Canada
Air Canada2 stops
NYC - MEL
Air Canada
Air Canada2 stops
MEL - NYC
2348$
2254$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 8 Apr
Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines3 stops
NYC - MEL
766$
744$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, 23 May
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways1 stop
NYC - MEL
953$
904$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 1 June
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways1 stop
NYC - MEL
961$
915$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 27 Apr
Asiana Airlines
Asiana Airlines3 stops
NYC - MEL
975$
962$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 22 Apr
China Airlines
China Airlines2 stops
NYC - MEL
1081$
1045$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, 10 May
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways1 stop
NYC - MEL
1173$
1131$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from New York City to Melbourne

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

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
10%Trains are 10% more expensive in Melbourne than in New York City.
New York City$5.18
Melbourne$5.50
MealMid-priced restaurant
10%A meal in Melbourne is 10% cheaper than a meal in New York City.
New York City$27.16
Melbourne$25.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
20%Taxis are 20% more expensive in Melbourne than in New York City.
New York City$4.29
Melbourne$5.10
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
25%Coffee in Melbourne is 25% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City$7.15
Melbourne$5.38
Distance: 16675 kms
New York City airports
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)How far from city centre: 23 kms
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 11 kms
Avalon Airport (AVV)How far from city centre: 50 kms

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When do you want to depart from New York City? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Melbourne. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from New York City to Melbourne and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from New York City to Melbourne

How long does the flight take to go from New York City to Melbourne?
The total flight time between New York City and Melbourne is of around 25 h and 50 m 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 New York City to Melbourne?
When you fly from New York City to Melbourne the average price is $3,097.86. 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 New York City to Melbourne at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from New York City to Melbourne is $744. 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 Melbourne expensive to visit compared to New York City?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Melbourne costs an average of 5.10 AUD, 19% more expensive than New York City, with a fare of 4.29 AUD,
while train tickets costs 6% more in Melbourne: 5.50 AUD against 5.18 AUD in New York City.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 AUD in Melbourne, 8% less than the 27.16 AUD in New York City.
The price of the coffee is around 25% cheaper in Melbourne, with an average of 5.38 AUD, while in New York City the coffee costs 7.15 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from New York City to Melbourne?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from New York City. 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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