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2 stops
Wed, Jun 10
Melbourne MELNew York LGA

£474
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Tue, Jun 9
Melbourne MELNew York EWR

£474
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1 stop
Tue, Jun 9
Melbourne MELNew York EWR

£476
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1 stop
Wed, Jun 10
Melbourne MELNew York EWR

£481
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1 stop
Fri, Jun 12
Melbourne MELNew York EWR

£481
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1 stop
Wed, Jun 10
Melbourne MELNew York EWR

£481
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3 stops
Wed, Jun 10 – Mon, Jun 15
Melbourne MELNew York JFK

£1,071
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3 stops
Wed, Jun 10 – Tue, Jun 16
Melbourne MELNew York JFK

£1,071
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1 stop
Wed, Jun 10 – Mon, Jun 15
Melbourne MELNew York JFK

£1,122
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1 stop
Wed, Jun 10 – Tue, Jun 16
Melbourne MELNew York JFK

£1,122
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1 stop
Wed, Jun 10 – Sun, Jun 14
Melbourne MELNew York JFK

£1,137
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Sun, Jun 7 – Fri, Jun 12
Melbourne MELNew York JFK

£1,147
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How much do flights to New York cost?

Getting from New York City airports to the city center

New York City is served by three major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies 26 km southeast of Midtown Manhattan, LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 13 km east, and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) sits 26 km southwest in New Jersey. Transport options include AirTrain connections, subway, buses, express coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to New York?

How to get from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to New York?

How to get from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to New York?

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • JFK yellow cab fare to Manhattan is a flat $70 (excluding tolls and tip). LaGuardia and Newark fares are metered.
  • AirTrain at JFK and EWR connects terminals to transit hubs; fare is included or separate depending on connection.
  • Road traffic, especially during rush hours, can significantly affect journey times for taxis and buses.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to New York

Depart from
Melbourne
Arrive to
John F. Kennedy International
Average flights per week
260
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Empire State Building - Independence National Historical Park, PA, USA - Manhattan Island - Metropolitan Museum of Art - Staten Island - Statue of Liberty - Times Square

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to New York

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
United AirlinesUALUANo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo

Weather in New York

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January2°C-3°C
February4°C-2°C
March9°C1°C
April15°C6°C
May20°C12°C
June25°C17°C
July29°C21°C
August28°C20°C
September24°C17°C
October18°C11°C
November11°C4°C
December6°C0°C
Hottest Month
29°C
July
Coldest month
-3°C
January
Sunny days
267
days per year
Snow days
11
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
6 Jun
73%
34°C20°C
13 Jun
28°C21°C
Sunday
7 Jun
28°C20°C
14 Jun
81%
31°C22°C
Monday
8 Jun
27°C16°C
15 Jun
73%
28°C20°C
Tuesday
9 Jun
28°C18°C
16 Jun
26°C19°C
Wednesday
10 Jun
29°C20°C
17 Jun
25°C18°C
Thursday
11 Jun
73%
24°C20°C
18 Jun
77%
19°C18°C
Friday
12 Jun
26°C19°C
19 Jun
29°C19°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to New York. Book your trip to arrive at John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, or New York Stewart International Airport. The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Alaska Airlines. Melbourne and New York have 260 direct flights per week. When you arrive at New York, consider visiting Empire State Building, Independence National Historical Park, PA, USA, Manhattan Island, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Staten Island, Statue of Liberty, and Times Square.

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