New York to Melbourne Flights

Airports in New York

Three airports service the New York metropolitan area: John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport. JFK is located 20 miles from Manhattan on JFK Access Road. LaGuardia is located 6.5 miles from Manhattan on Ditmars Boulevard. Newark is located 16 miles from Manhattan on Brewster Road in Newark, New Jersey. Numerous airlines service the three airports, including North American, JetBlue and United Airlines. The Orbitz.com website can find you cheap flights from New York to any domestic or international destination.

Parking and Transportation

All three airports have long-term parking options available. JFK and Newark both charge $18 per day for long-term parking. The long-term parking at LaGuardia Airport costs $33 per day for the first two days, and $18 per day for each additional day. The NYC Airporter shuttle takes passengers from New York to JFK and LaGuardia airports. The bus fare is $12.75 to LaGuardia and $15.75 to JFK. The subway also runs between Manhattan, LaGuardia and JFK. Cab fare from Manhattan runs between $30 and $50, depending on which airport you're heading to. If you need access to a vehicle when you arrive at your destination, Orbitz.com can reserve a rental car for you.

Dining at the Airports

If you need to grab a bite to eat before your flight, all three airports have on-site restaurants. Some of the dining options include McDonald's, Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks. Using Orbitz.com to find cheap flights from New York means that all of your travel details are handled before you arrive at the airport. This gives you plenty of time to relax and enjoy a meal before your flight.

Trips to Melbourne, Florida

Flights to Melbourne, Florida, arrive at the Melbourne International Airport. Located at One Air Terminal Parkway, the airport is just 1.5 miles from the city's downtown area. The three runways handle mostly general aviation traffic, with the few scheduled commercial flights provided primarily by Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection and US Airways Express.

Transportation From Melbourne International Airport

The Melbourne International Airport offers a variety of transportation options to take you from the airport to the city. The Melbourne Airport Express provides door-to-door service for large groups, and rates vary according to destination. The Space Coast Area Transit service provides buses to the city center for a fare of $1.25. Taxi service is also available, with rates staring at $45 to the nearest resorts and about $5 to take you to the city center.

The Weather in Melbourne

Melbourne is a city of hot, humid summers interspersed with mild winters. The summer temperatures are over 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the hottest months of July and August, with the temperature dropping to average lows in the 70s during the evenings. In wintertime, the highs are in the 70s, with lows averaging in the low 50s. Visitors should wear light, airy clothing, because the area has frequent high heat and humidity. During the winters, a light to moderate jacket should suffice.

Things to Do in Melbourne

The population of Melbourne was only 76,068 in 2010, but it nearly doubles each year with the annual Melbourne Arts Festival. The festival attracts nearly 60,000 visitors each April, with many arriving on cheap flights to Melbourne from locations all over the world. Along with the arts festival, Melbourne also hosts an annual IndiaFest in February and the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers' Festival each November. Seats on flights to the city can be booked online using Orbitz.com.