Award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Newark (EWR)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 14 programs for MEL→EWR. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $98.09 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 115,000 points + $173.20 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first class: 390,000 miles + $97.27 (Delta SkyMiles).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Melbourne (MEL) to Newark (EWR) at a glance
- From
- Melbourne International, Melbourne, Australia (MEL)
- To
- Newark Liberty International, Newark, New Jersey, United States (EWR)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Alaska Airlines (AS), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), Fiji Airways (FJ), Japan Airlines (JL) and 10 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 97 of 97 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Newark (EWR)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $98.09 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) | — | 87 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 47,500 pts + $430.75 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 82 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $109.79 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 2 | 97 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,475 pts + $191.04 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Singapore Airlines (SQ) +3 more | 9+ | 95 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 58,500 pts + $585.48 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 14 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 60,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 27 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 62,333 pts + $126.69 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), JQ, Qantas (QF) | 9+ | 12 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 63,000 pts + $102.41 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 8 | 91 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 63,500 pts + $163.80 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX) +4 more | 3 | 70 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 65,000 pts + $118.09 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Fiji Airways (FJ), Japan Airlines (JL) +1 more | 9+ | 43 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 68,000 pts + $96.48 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 55 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 36 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 126,000 pts + $100.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY) | 3 | 48 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 142,900 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), JQ +2 more | 1 | 27 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $99.63 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Qantas (QF) | — | 2 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $109.79 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 96 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $119.63 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qantas (QF) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 124,700 pts + $319.42 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 50 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 130,000 pts + $97.33 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 55 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 130,640 pts + $184.94 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 4 | 85 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 141,500 pts + $816.89 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), SAS (SK), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 3 | 2 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 142,000 pts + $296.30 | 1 stop | Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 6 | 49 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 115,000 pts + $173.20 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 1 | 95 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 140,000 pts + $100.80Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY) | 1 | 37 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 256,000 pts + $1,544.49 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 79 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $109.69 | 1 stop | Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 97 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 310,000 pts + $116.19 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Fiji Airways (FJ) | — | 7 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 345,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 35 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 400,000 pts + $136.29Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 644,000 pts + $638.72 | 1 stop | Qantas (QF) | 3 | 49 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 718,400 pts + $123.88 | 1 stop | Virgin Australia (VA) | 4 | 91 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 390,000 pts + $97.27 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 55 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 400,000 pts + $135.89 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ) | 4 | 68 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $98.29 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $128.79 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 140,000 pts + $101.00Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 256,000 pts + $1,556.17 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $109.99 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 345,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 400,000 pts + $136.29 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $96.48 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Newark (EWR) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 256,000 · Skywards (3 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (18 dates) | 140,000 · Etihad Guest (3 dates)Mixed cabin | 400,000 · Atmos (14 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 142,000 · Velocity (1 date) | 140,000 · Etihad Guest (1 date)Mixed cabin | 400,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 140,000 · Etihad Guest (1 date)Mixed cabin | 400,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (12 dates) | 170,000 · Etihad Guest (3 dates) | 390,000 · SkyMiles (8 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 140,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | 256,000 · Skywards (3 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 77,000 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | 256,000 · Skywards (7 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 115,000 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (24 dates) | 115,000 · Aeroplan (24 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (22 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 142,000 · Velocity (4 dates) | 170,000 · Etihad Guest (3 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (5 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $98.09; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 65,000 miles + $99.63; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 115,000 points + $173.20; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 390,000 miles + $97.27; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Newark (EWR)
What's the lowest Melbourne (MEL) to Newark (EWR) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 40,000 miles + $98.09 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 12, 2026, 18:17 UTC for a Dec 6, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 87 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 00:19 UTC). In business class, 115,000 points + $173.20 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 95 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 00:12 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Melbourne (MEL) to Newark (EWR)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 87 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 7 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 95 dates, premium economy 85 dates, business class 95 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 43 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 3 dates, first class 68 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 27 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 55 dates, premium economy 55 dates, first class 55 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 82 dates, business class 79 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 48 dates, business class 37 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 27 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Melbourne (MEL) to Newark (EWR)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Air India. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Melbourne (MEL) to Newark (EWR)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Melbourne (MEL) to Newark (EWR)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 40,000 miles with AAdvantage (23 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 115,000 points with Aeroplan (24 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.