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Cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport from $70

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MEL
28 Jan — 4 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne are usually found in August or May, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$142

One-way from

$70

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$212

Good round-trip deal

$171 or less

Good one-way deal

$90 or less
Jetstar
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  • 3/2-4/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Sydney to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/4
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 40m total
  • Sydney to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne.
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 January 2025.

Mon 3/206:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Tue 4/220:20MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 22/1$142
Mon 24/318:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/319:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1$172
Wed 12/321:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Sun 16/306:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/1$202
Mon 27/106:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 31/107:45MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/1$340

Find flights from Sydney to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

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SYD - MEL

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 4/2

20:20-21:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$142

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

06:30-08:05

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

20:15-21:45

Nonstop1h 30m

$186

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/3

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

08:00-09:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$191

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/2

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

10:00-11:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$354

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/4

06:30-08:10

Nonstop1h 40m

$70

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/3

07:00-08:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$88

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/2

21:45-09:25

1 stop11h 40m

$191

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/3

12:05-14:55

1 stop2h 50m

$289

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Melbourne

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is 30 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 21 January 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

The most flights from SYD to MEL are scheduled on a Thursday (271 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (137 on average).

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 Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport 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 Airport, 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 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Sydney to Melbourne have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
823 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
823 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
823 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
435 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
823 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
468 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
823 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

    For a flight from Sydney to Melbourne, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7.5 km from the centre of the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 214 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 4 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $142. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $202 and $340, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $70. Users have also found prices from $88 and $289 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from Sydney, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (77%), United Airlines (75%), British Airways( 74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $69. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Melbourne) can be booked for $100 on average our data indicates $1,191 when flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 January 2025.
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JetstarCheapest$109Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$157Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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RexCheapest$183Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$217Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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