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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Melbourne in 2024

Find the latest flights to Melbourne in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 23 December 2024.

Return from

$139

One-way from

$75

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$251
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/1-15/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Sydney to Melbourne
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 35m total
  • Sydney to Melbourne
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2024

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Melbourne Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 December 2024.

Tue 31/1222:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Thu 30/109:20MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$147
Tue 31/1219:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/119:50MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$198
Tue 31/1207:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Fri 10/119:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/12$232
Mon 30/1207:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 4/106:30MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/12$318

Find flights to Melbourne within your budget

Locate flights to Melbourne that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 23 December 2024.

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SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

22:00-23:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 27/1

09:20-10:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$141

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/1

21:30-23:05

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 11/1

07:00-08:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$229

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/1

22:00-23:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 27/1

06:30-07:55

Nonstop1h 25m

$253

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

08:00-09:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 2/2

17:00-18:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$321

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/2

09:15-10:50

Nonstop1h 35m

$75

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/12

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$107

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/1

22:00-23:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$162

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/2

21:45-09:25

1 stop11h 40m

$182

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/4

08:45-08:00

1 stop23h 15m

$355

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Best time to book a flight to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 20 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 31 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Melbourne takes 1 hour 30 minutes. Flights to Melbourne from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Melbourne should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Melbourne

The most flights from Sydney to Melbourne are scheduled on a Friday (256 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (145 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Rex.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 23 December 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar to Melbourne have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

7.6
Good
455 reviews

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

7.5
Good
809 reviews

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

6.6
Okay
484 reviews

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

  • How long is the flight to Melbourne Tullamarine International Airport?

    Flight times from various points in Australia to Melbourne-Tullamarine range from under 2 hours to 26 hours. For example, flying from Sydney, Australia to Tullamarine takes just 1hr 35m as a direct flight. To arrive from Perth is a 3hr 30m flight there and 4h return flight, also as a direct flight. One of the longest flights is from Broome, taking anywhere from 8hr to 26hr, depending on the waiting duration, and whether the trip includes a layover.

  • Where can you get direct flights to Tullamarine International?

    Direct Melbourne Tullamarine flight deals are offered by all airlines between major cities and the Melbourne Airport, also known as Tullamarine Airport. You can fly direct from Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, for example. Other cities, such as Broome and Port Hedland have direct flights but there are flights with a layover that can span several hours. With careful planning, you can fly from most cities to Tullamarine directly. Airlines that operate flights within Australia include Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Tigerair.

  • How do you get from Tullamarine airport to Melbourne city centre?

    There are five ways in which you can travel from Melbourne Airport to the Central Business District, which is 22 kilometers to the south-east. The quickest option is a taxi, found in the designated taxi ranks at the airport on the ground floor outside terminal 1 and between terminal 2 and 3. For a more luxurious option, there are limo rentals available. The third option is Skybus service which operates around the clock. A pickup spot is located by the Virgin Australia terminal and Qantas/Jetstar domestic terminal. The shuttle runs every 10 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. The fourth option is Public Transport Victoria. Cross the first road, turn left, and proceed to the end of the terminal 1 platform. The fifth option is to hire a car for an independent experience. There are several car rental operators located at the airport.

  • What are some things to do in Melbourne?

    A visit to Melbourne, Australia provides plenty of diverse opportunities for relaxation, entertainment, and education. Whether your idea of fun is strolling the botanic gardens with more than 8,500 plant species, experiencing the world-renowned shopping on Chapel Street where you might just spot a celebrity or two, or learning Victoria’s convict past at Old Melbourne Gaol, you won’t leave bored. It can be the little things, as well, such as enjoying what many claim is the best coffee in the world, checking out the amazing street art, or wandering through the active Queen Victoria Markets. Outside the city, the Dandenong ranges are perfect for hiking, cycling, or riding the Puffing Billy Steam Train.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Melbourne’s Tullamarine International?

    Domestic flights within Australia do not require a passport or visa if you are a citizen. Non-Australian passengers must show a passport as ID and have a tourist visa for stays up to 90 days.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Melbourne if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Melbourne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Bonza is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Melbourne.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne?

    Melbourne is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne. One-way flights to Melbourne typically cost $53, while return flights cost around $92.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around $249, however they can be found for as little as $57.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, Portland offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Melbourne have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Melbourne can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Melbourne?

    Yes. Melbourne has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 1 Bdrm With Parking, Walk To Beach is the closest property to Melbourne (0.0 km away from Melbourne).

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