Traveling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne is 15 hours ahead of New York and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to MEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. These are the top stopovers between JFK and MEL:
Auckland Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
$541 is currently the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,314. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JFK to MEL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights that take off from John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near JFK:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Reserve a hotel close to MEL if you're catching a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 24 kilometers from central Melbourne. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Melbourne in April.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to visit Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JFK to MEL in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Melbourne, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Travel around 467 kilometers north-east to Canberra to tick off its leading sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another major destination in Australia, head for Geelong, roughly 64 kilometers south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are key reasons to visit.