Travelling 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 departing John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Melbourne is 15 hours ahead of New York. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne, which runs on the UTC+11 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from New York to MEL.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from New York to MEL leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, browse these options when taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
You can reach EWR from the centre of New York in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your New York to MEL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
73.3% of all departures from Newark Liberty International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You can book a plane ticket from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stopover. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is a popular connection point.
LGA is roughly 18 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving on time, LGA is a dependable starting point for any adventure.
The address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider staying in a hotel near MEL if you have a late flight from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to central Melbourne is roughly 19 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is R 7,943. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 16,534. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to MEL, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Visit Melbourne in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your New York to MEL plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Melbourne right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from New York to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Flinders Street Railway Station, Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit are top sights which should feature on any good Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Melbourne, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Journey about 113 kilometres north-west to Bendigo to tick off its top sights. From Sacred Heart Cathedral to Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Ballarat is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 88 kilometres west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without a visit to St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park.