Flying from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Check out your options for flying out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne. The city operates in the UTC+11 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of New York.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from New York to MEL. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
August is a busy month for travelling. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like July Fourth, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
We make it a cinch to book a flight from New York to MEL that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between EWR and MEL include:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The distance from central New York to EWR is approximately 24 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Newark Liberty International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between John F. Kennedy International Airport and MEL:
Auckland Airport (AKL)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
You can get to JFK from central New York in about 48 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport the day before your flight from New York to MEL:
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Book a hotel close to MEL if you're taking a late flight from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 42 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
425 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Return flights start from 1.053 €. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from New York to MEL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from New York to MEL. There's no need to search every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll notify you the moment the price changes.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
April is the quietest time to fly to Melbourne. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in July. This is the busiest month for flights from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Book your flight from New York to MEL for January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Visit in July if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
More about Melbourne
After locking in your flight from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are attractions you won't want to skip in Melbourne.
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