Rome2Rio

How to get fromNew York to Melbourneby plane or train

Find Transport to Melbourne

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from New York to Melbourne by plane or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane JFK - MEL
    26h 8m
    $999–2,054

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Melbourne Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane EWR - MEL
    26h 18m
    $1,560–3,169

  3. Fly Laguardia Airport to Melbourne Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LGA - MEL
    26h 21m
    $1,236–4,043

  4. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane PHL - MEL
    28h 22m
    $1,162–4,691

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane EWR - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    30h 5m
    $1,444–4,953

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane JFK - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    29h 51m
    $1,233–4,138

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Albury, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Albury (ABX)plane plane EWR - ABX
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain train
    32h 43m
    $1,169–4,115

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Albury, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Albury (ABX)plane plane JFK - ABX
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain train
    32h 29m
    $1,008–3,500

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration24h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$806Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from New York to Melbourne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 16,741.9 km
  • Duration: 26h 8m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) twice daily.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides