Fly into John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the closest airport, located 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Newark, NJ (EWR-Liberty Intl.), which is 16.4 mi (26.5 km) away.
You can see more of Melrose by jumping on the metro at Jackson Av. Station, 3 Av. - 149 St. Station or Prospect Av. Station (Longwood Av.).