Statistics on New York City-Melbourne flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Melbourne (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Melbourne from New York City airport is $ 1858 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1611 (in march) and $ 2341 (in december), which is a saving of $ 248 or a surplus of $ 483 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1382 to $1437 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Melbourne before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Melbourne plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Melbourne from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1611, saving $ 248 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1858). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2341).
Flight New York City-Melbourne: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1750 | $ 2071 | fair price |
| February | $ 1385 | $ 1656 | good price |
| March | $ 1339 | $ 1611 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1450 | $ 1717 | good price |
| May | $ 1417 | $ 1650 | good price |
| June | $ 1630 | $ 1920 | fair price |
| July | $ 1746 | $ 2149 | fair price |
| August | $ 1480 | $ 1812 | fair price |
| September | $ 1446 | $ 1826 | fair price |
| October | $ 1460 | $ 1809 | fair price |
| November | $ 1466 | $ 1725 | good price |
| December | $ 1950 | $ 2341 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from New York City to Melbourne
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Melbourne range from $1050 to $2542. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1050 to $1106), 1% at the maximum price (from $2487 to $2542). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1603 to $1658 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Melbourne flight
There are 16 companies that serve New York City from Melbourne airport: Alaska Airlines, United, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Air Canada, Spirit Airlines, Singapore Airlines, jetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Air New Zealand, Air India and ANA.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Alaska Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the New York City->Melbourne route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Melbourne flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $50. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $50.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Melbourne to New York City departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $65. Conversely, departing from Melbourne on a friday may cost you an additional $65.
Top prices New York City-Melbourne
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Melbourne | 01-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 1112 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Melbourne | 02-05 to 09-05-2025 | $ 1008 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| New York City → Melbourne | 03-05 to 09-05-2025 | $ 1041 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Melbourne | 13-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 1018 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Melbourne | 20-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 951 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| New York City → Melbourne | 03-07 to 19-07-2025 | $ 1128 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Melbourne | 01-11 to 15-11-2025 | $ 969 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Melbourne | 06-11 to 20-11-2025 | $ 1131 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Melbourne | 07-11 to 15-11-2025 | $ 1144 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Melbourne | 13-11 to 20-11-2025 | $ 1116 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - Melbourne to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a New York City-Melbourne flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Melbourne, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1784 $, which is a saving of 74 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (300 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Melbourne flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1897 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1992), 4 to 5 months ($ 1965), 5 to 6 months ($ 2029), 6 to 7 months ($ 1970), 7 to 8 months ($ 1912), 9 to 10 months ($ 1961), 10 to 11 months ($ 2009), 11 to 12 months ($ 1975) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1477 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1643), 2 to 3 months ($ 1622), 3 to 4 months ($ 1650), 4 to 5 months ($ 1613), 5 to 6 months ($ 1527), 7 to 8 months ($ 1561), 8 to 9 months ($ 1508) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1500 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1562), 3 to 4 months ($ 1534), 4 to 5 months ($ 1559), 5 to 6 months ($ 1513), 6 to 7 months ($ 1534), 7 to 8 months ($ 1521) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1565 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1672), 5 to 6 months ($ 1698), 6 to 7 months ($ 1698), 7 to 8 months ($ 1642), 8 to 9 months ($ 1600), 9 to 10 months ($ 1629) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1549 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1624), 5 to 6 months ($ 1591), 6 to 7 months ($ 1571), 8 to 9 months ($ 1549) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1829 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1917), 2 to 3 months ($ 1884), 7 to 8 months ($ 1842), 9 to 10 months ($ 1864) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1830 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2139), 5 to 6 months ($ 2113), 8 to 9 months ($ 2091), 9 to 10 months ($ 2122) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1608 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1723), 8 to 9 months ($ 1732), 9 to 10 months ($ 1682), 10 to 11 months ($ 1737) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1614 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1630), 4 to 5 months ($ 1748), 5 to 6 months ($ 1766), 9 to 10 months ($ 1776) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1585 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1684), 3 to 4 months ($ 1677), 4 to 5 months ($ 1668), 5 to 6 months ($ 1644), 6 to 7 months ($ 1666), 8 to 9 months ($ 1804), 10 to 11 months ($ 1759) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1514 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1639), 3 to 4 months ($ 1635), 5 to 6 months ($ 1555), 6 to 7 months ($ 1626), 8 to 9 months ($ 1659), 9 to 10 months ($ 1702), 10 to 11 months ($ 1607), 11 to 12 months ($ 1711) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 2080 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 2309), 3 to 4 months ($ 2256), 4 to 5 months ($ 2250), 5 to 6 months ($ 2122), 6 to 7 months ($ 2118), 8 to 9 months ($ 2244), 9 to 10 months ($ 2186), 10 to 11 months ($ 2278) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Melbourne are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $26. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $24 more.
New York City to Melbourne: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1469 $1011 to $2107 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1259 $923 to $1825 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1380 $932 to $2302 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1561 $1128 to $2165 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 2449 $1153 to $14591 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1549 $1383 to $1891 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1430 $1260 to $1580 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 3108 $969 to $28490 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1727 $1414 to $2279 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1661 $1441 to $2335 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1436 $1330 to $1569 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, september, october, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Melbourne. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!