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$72+ Cheap flights to Sydney

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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2 Feb — 9 Feb1
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Flights to Sydney in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sydney in 2025, 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 28 January 2025.

Return from

$126

One-way from

$72

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$213
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/2-16/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
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  • Jetstar
  • 4/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sydney. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 January 2025.

Thu 13/206:00AVV - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sun 16/206:00SYD - AVV
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 27/1$126
Wed 12/313:55MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 19/309:15SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 25/1$146
Sun 16/307:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/307:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$218
Tue 4/216:30MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Tue 4/220:20SYD - MEL
1 stop13h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/1$248
Thu 27/217:00AVV - SYD
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/306:00SYD - AVV
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$266
Thu 13/207:30MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 16/207:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$361

Find flights to Sydney within your budget

Locate flights to Sydney 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 28 January 2025.

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MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 13/2

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/2

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$126

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Tue 25/2

08:15-09:50

Nonstop1h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/3

17:00-18:40

Nonstop1h 40m

$143

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Thu 13/2

13:55-15:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/2

21:30-23:05

Nonstop1h 35m

$216

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 21/2

21:20-08:30

1 stop11h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/2

12:00-13:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$232

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 27/2

17:00-21:50

1 stop4h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/3

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$266

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Thu 13/2

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/2

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$359

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 4/2

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$72

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Tue 18/2

13:55-15:20

Nonstop1h 25m

$73

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Mon 3/2

17:15-18:40

Nonstop1h 25m

$126

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

21:50-22:05

1 stop24h 15m

$167

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Best time to book a flight to Sydney

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Travel insights for flights to Sydney

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 24 January 2025.

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Sydney. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Sydney?

On average, a flight from Melbourne to Sydney takes 1 hour 20 minutes. Flights to Sydney 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 Sydney?

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

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

Weekly flight availability to Sydney

The most flights from Melbourne to Sydney are scheduled on a Friday (316 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (176 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sydney?

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

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $66

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $96

Rex

Rex

From $117

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $95

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sydney?

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

Rainfall in Sydney by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 28 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas Airways to Sydney. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
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Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
430 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
465 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney?

    For a flight to Sydney, you will be flying into Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7.5 km from the centre of the city. Booking flights from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith should be relatively easy as there are 254 daily flights from 4 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sydney 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 Sydney on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sydney?

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

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

    Sydney Kingsford Smith is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sydney. One-way flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith typically cost $44, while return flights cost around $88.

  • How much is a return flight to Sydney?

    A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around $140, however they can be found for as little as $55.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sydney depart from?

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

  • Does Sydney Kingsford Smith have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

    Yes. Sydney Kingsford Smith has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel Sydney - Inside International Terminal Airport is the closest property to Sydney Kingsford Smith (0.0 km away from Sydney Kingsford Smith).

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