Travelling from New York to Melbourne: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from New York to Melbourne. Explore your options for departing New York from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the major hub where you can touch down in Melbourne.
To ensure you get on your flight from New York to Melbourne, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you hold a passport from United States, you'll need an ETA to enter Australia. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from New York to Melbourne for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and certainly before flying.
Flying from New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flights from New York to Melbourne departing from Newark Liberty International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 28 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 11 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Newark Liberty International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from New York to Melbourne, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Melbourne. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these options between Newark Liberty International Airport and Melbourne:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 48 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from New York to Melbourne, kick back in one of these hotels close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 28 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 42 minutes.
If you have a late flight from New York to Melbourne, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Central Melbourne is about 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). Once your flight from New York to Melbourne has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 51 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Melbourne
At the moment, R 8,902 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Melbourne. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 19,243. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from New York to Melbourne. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from New York to Melbourne across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Best time to go to Melbourne
April is the quietest month for flights from New York to Melbourne, while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Melbourne based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from New York to Melbourne in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Melbourne in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
After booking your flight from New York to Melbourne, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are highlights which should feature on every Melbourne itinerary.
Complete your Melbourne trip with a car rental
Explore our lineup of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from New York to Melbourne. Whether you're looking for an SUV, a compact ride or something with all the extras, you can compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.