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$74+ 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 21/5. 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 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 17 January 2025.

Return from

$138

One-way from

$74

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$209
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/2-17/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
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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 17 January 2025.

Thu 6/206:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Mon 17/206:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 15/1$138
Wed 30/420:50AVV - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Thu 1/514:30SYD - AVV
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$138
Mon 10/214:40MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/217:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$175
Fri 14/207:30MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Fri 14/220:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/1$179
Wed 5/217:00AVV - SYD
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/206:00SYD - AVV
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$248
Fri 5/906:45MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 11/1006:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$356

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 17 January 2025.

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MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Thu 6/2

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/2

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$138

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 30/4

20:50-22:15

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

14:30-16:05

Nonstop1h 35m

$138

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Tue 25/2

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/2

20:30-22:05

Nonstop1h 35m

$169

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

07:30-08:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/2

20:30-22:05

Nonstop1h 35m

$179

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 18/3

17:00-21:50

1 stop4h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/3

21:45-23:15

Nonstop1h 30m

$241

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Thu 6/2

09:00-10:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/2

18:45-20:20

Nonstop1h 35m

$359

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

20:15-21:40

Nonstop1h 25m

$74

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 22/4

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$74

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

09:00-10:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$87

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Thu 3/4

21:40-18:55

1 stop21h 15m

$146

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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 10 January 2025.

Booking 41 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 16 December 2024.

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 (287 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (159 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 $116

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 17 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar and Virgin Australia to Sydney. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
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Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
434 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
467 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

  • 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 232 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, Virgin Australia 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 $51, while return flights cost around $86.

  • How much is a return flight to Sydney?

    A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around $1,200, 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).

  • 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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