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$78+ 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 14/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Sydney in 2024

Find the latest flights to Sydney in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 667,841 searches and data was last updated on 26 November 2024.

Return from

$127

One-way from

$78

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$232
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/12-16/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2024

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Sat 14/1220:55AVV - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Mon 16/1206:00SYD - AVV
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 25/11$127
Sat 21/1214:20MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 7/113:35SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 25/11$138
Fri 6/1206:30MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1206:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$221
Sat 14/1206:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 16/1207:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/11$269
Wed 27/1106:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 27/1122:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/11$382
Sun 29/1206:00AVV - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/107:00SYD - AVV
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$511

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 667,841 searches and data was last updated on 26 November 2024.

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MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 27/3

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/4

12:35-14:10

Nonstop1h 35m

$127

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sat 21/12

14:20-15:45

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/1

13:35-15:10

Nonstop1h 35m

$138

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sat 1/2

13:00-14:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$209

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Mon 6/1

18:00-19:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/1

21:30-23:05

Nonstop1h 35m

$236

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 23/2

16:20-21:40

1 stop5h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/2

08:10-09:45

Nonstop1h 35m

$312

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sun 5/1

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/1

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$318

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sat 14/12

14:20-15:45

Nonstop1h 25m

$78

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 17/12

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$78

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Tue 3/12

20:30-21:55

Nonstop1h 25m

$140

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Tue 10/12

21:40-22:05

1 stop24h 25m

$161

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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 22 November 2024.

Booking 31 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 25 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 24 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sydney should consider flying on Wednesday 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 (385 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (204 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sydney?

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

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 26 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia to Sydney. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.6
Good
819 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Timeliness of flights. And the very good helpfulness of staff.

7.6
Good
819 reviews
7.6
Good
819 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Timeliness of flights. And the very good helpfulness of staff.

7.6
Good
480 reviews
7.6
Good
819 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Timeliness of flights. And the very good helpfulness of staff.

6.7
Okay
504 reviews
7.6
Good
819 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Timeliness of flights. And the very good helpfulness of staff.

  • 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 307 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 $55, while return flights cost around $82.

  • How much is a return flight to Sydney?

    A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around $173, however they can be found for as little as $53.

  • 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).

  • Which airport is closest to Capitol Theatre?

    f being close to Capitol Theatre is important to you, you’ll want to land at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

  • 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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