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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney from $76

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SYD
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in August or July, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Sydney (SYD). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$137

One-way from

$76

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$254
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 30/1-3/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Tue 24/1213:55MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 31/1222:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 18/12$154
Fri 20/1206:00AVV - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 31/1221:45SYD - AVV
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$184
Thu 19/1221:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 26/1218:15SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/12$271
Tue 31/1217:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/1222:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$291
Fri 20/1206:00AVV - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/1208:00SYD - AVV
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$449
Wed 25/1212:20MEL - SYD
1 stop5h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 29/1206:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/12$470

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MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 30/1

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

21:45-23:15

Nonstop1h 30m

$137

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 17/1

08:15-09:50

Nonstop1h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/1

06:30-08:05

Nonstop1h 35m

$138

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Mon 6/1

20:50-22:15

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/1

21:30-23:05

Nonstop1h 35m

$195

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Thu 30/1

15:00-16:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

16:30-18:05

Nonstop1h 35m

$243

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 30/1

17:00-21:50

1 stop4h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/2

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$246

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 17/1

06:30-07:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/1

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$322

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

15:25-16:50

Nonstop1h 25m

$76

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 8/1

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$76

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 10/1

19:30-20:55

Nonstop1h 25m

$108

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Tue 14/1

21:10-08:35

1 stop11h 25m

$186

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Sydney

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 13 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Sydney, you should look to book at least 41 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.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Melbourne to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 MEL to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Sydney in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Sydney

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Sydney. 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 19 December 2024.

The most flights from ME1 to SYD are scheduled on a Wednesday (250 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (155 on average).

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 inches 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 19 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas Airways from Melbourne to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.5

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
459 reviews

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.5

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

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.5

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

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.5

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the best ways to get to the airports in Melbourne and Sydney?

    Most flights to Sydney from Melbourne are served by Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), which is the second busiest airport in Australia. The airport is located a short distance northwest of Melbourne’s central business district and public bus as well as express bus services link the city to the airport. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport has four terminals, and inside all four of them you can find shopping and dining options located both landside and airside, including 24 hour options. Avalon Airport (AVV) is a secondary airport located between Geelong and Melbourne, handling mainly domestic flights, including a route to Sydney. Shuttle bus services can get you to the airport from the Melbourne central business district, Geelong, Bellarine and the Surf Coast. The airport has a single small terminal and a limited selection of shops and eateries. The airport you will be landing in is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), located very near to the Sydney central business district. Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is the busiest airport in Australia, and it is divided across three terminals, namely, Terminal 1 for international flights, and Terminals 2 and 3 for domestic flights. There are shopping and dining options after security, and other amenities such as free showers, a charging station for mobile devices and a children’s play area. The Airport Link underground train links the airport’s three terminals, along with connecting the airport to the central business district and the southwestern Sydney suburbs.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Melbourne to Sydney?

    As it is a brief, roughly one and a half hour flight, almost all airlines will fly directly from Melbourne to Sydney. This includes Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia.

  • What are the options for stopping over between Melbourne to Sydney?

    As Melbourne to Sydney is a short domestic flight, not flying direct is seldom beneficial. While there are flights that stopover at other areas of Australia like the Gold Coast or the Sunshine Coast, not only do they increase the length of the journey by four to over six hours but they are also usually more expensive than a direct flight.

  • Will I require a visa or passport to fly from Melbourne to Sydney?

    Since Melbourne to Sydney is a domestic flight inside Australia, you will not need a visa to board the plane. You likely will not require a passport either, but a valid form of photographic identification which includes your full name will be required. Accepted forms of identification include: a passport, an Australian driving licence, a student ID, or a social security card. For infants, non-photographic identification (for example, an original or certified copy of a birth certificate) will be accepted if the accompanying adult presents photographic identification.

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

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kingsford Smith from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 211 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Sydney airport from Melbourne. It is only a 7.5 km journey from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Sydney’s city centre.

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

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $137. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $243 and $322, respectively. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $76. Users have also found prices from $108 and $197 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Sydney from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Bangkok Airways (80%), ANA (79%), Air Canada( 73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

    On average you can expect to pay $5,978 for a flight from Melbourne to Sydney. The cheapest flight overall is $75 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Sydney Kingsford Smith) is currently priced at $79.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney 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 Melbourne to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Melbourne to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from Melbourne to Sydney?

    There are a few airlines covering the routes to Sydney from Melbourne that are implementing more eco-friendly practices. For instance, both Jetstar Airlines and Virgin Australia offer flights that emit less carbon dioxide than other airlines because of the type of aircraft used by these airlines. Some aircraft promote more sustainable travel because their engines are designed to be more fuel-efficient, thereby emitting less greenhouse gas. Qantas is another environmentally friendly Australian airline operating flights to Sydney from Melbourne. Not only do they offer direct flights on this route, but the Qantas Group has invested in improving their fuel efficiency, achieving carbon neutral growth starting in the year 2020, and cutting net emissions by the year 2050.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from Melbourne to Sydney?

    There are a few ways each traveler on flights to Sydney to Melbourne can help reduce their individual carbon footprint. Deciding to fly on direct flights helps reduce the extra take-offs and landings that airplanes require on flights with layovers. Less demand on these indirect flights leads to fewer airplanes emitting carbon dioxide. Another sustainable travel tip is to make sure to avoid packing extra weight in your luggage and, if possible, avoid checking bags, since extra weight makes the airplane burn more fuel on flights from Melbourne to Sydney. Try carrying a reusable water bottle with you on your flight, as opposed to consuming the plastic bottles onboard that increase the airline’s plastic waste.

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JetstarCheapest$106Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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