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Cheapest flights to Melbourne

The cheapest flights available in the next 60 days – prices are updated regularly

Fri, Dec 5
$975.26
One-way
Economy
1 traveler
Wed, Dec 3
$984.52
One-way
Economy
1 traveler
Thu, Dec 4
$989.44
One-way
Economy
1 traveler

Flying from New York to Melbourne: things to know

The most popular route is from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne. On average this flight takes 28 hours 35 minutes one-way and costs $2,355 round-trip.

Most popular route
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Average flight time
28 hours 35 minutes
Average round-trip price
$2,355
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Airlines that fly from New York to Melbourne

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  • United Airlines
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Qatar Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • American Airlines
  • Air Canada
  • Philippine Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Virgin Australia
  • Alaska Airlines
  • Etihad Airways
  • Air New Zealand
  • Air India
  • Japan Airlines
  • Fiji Airways
  • Asiana Airlines

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