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 274 daily flights from 4 different airlines.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Sydney . Flying to Sydney in October will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 $45, while return flights cost around $83.

How much is a return flight to Sydney?

A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around $119, 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).

$66+ Flights to Sydney, Australia

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13/3-17/3
Nonstop
2h 55m total
Melbourne to Sydney

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1h 25m total
Melbourne to Sydney

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sydney. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 28/520:50AVV - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Thu 19/608:10SYD - AVV

Nonstop1h 35mJetstar

Deal found 20/2$108

Wed 9/419:15MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Wed 30/414:40SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 35mJetstar

Deal found 20/2$147

Fri 4/405:15MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 7/406:30SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2$212

Fri 14/317:00AVV - SYD

1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/306:00SYD - AVV

Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$227

Tue 4/319:20MEL - SYD

1 stop18h 30mVirgin Australia

Wed 5/318:30SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$243

Best flights to Sydney
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Thu 13/320:55AVV - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Mon 17/321:45SYD - AVV

Nonstop1h 30mJetstar

Deal found 21/2$110

Fri 4/405:15MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 7/406:00SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2$212

Tue 4/319:20MEL - SYD

1 stop18h 30mVirgin Australia

Wed 5/318:30SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$243

Wed 9/419:15MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Wed 30/414:40SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 35mJetstar

Deal found 20/2$147

Thu 13/309:15MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways

Mon 17/309:00SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$368

Fri 14/317:00AVV - SYD

1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/306:00SYD - AVV

Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$227

Direct flights to Sydney
Explore direct flight options to Sydney based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Wed 28/520:50AVV - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Thu 19/608:10SYD - AVV

Nonstop1h 35mJetstar

Deal found 20/2$108

Wed 9/419:15MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Wed 30/414:40SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 35mJetstar

Deal found 20/2$147

Wed 12/309:20MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/307:00SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$209

Thu 13/316:30MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia

Mon 17/307:30SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$259

Thu 13/306:00MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways

Mon 17/311:30SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/2$361

Last-minute flights to Sydney
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Wed 26/217:00AVV - SYD

1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/306:00SYD - AVV

Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2$257

Wed 26/208:30MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways

Wed 12/306:30SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$376

Wed 26/212:20MEL - SYD

1 stop5h 55mRex

Sat 1/318:55SYD - MEL

1 stop19h 35mRex

Deal found 20/2$1,011

Fri 28/221:00MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/306:00SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$215

Fri 28/221:00MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia

Mon 3/318:30SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$256

Sat 1/320:55AVV - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Sun 2/306:00SYD - AVV

Nonstop1h 35mJetstar

Deal found 20/2$118

Sun 2/306:00MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 30mJetstar

Sun 9/306:00SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 35mJetstar

Deal found 19/2$158

Tue 4/319:20MEL - SYD

1 stop18h 30mVirgin Australia

Wed 5/318:30SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$243

Sat 8/320:20MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/306:30SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$213

Thu 13/320:55AVV - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Mon 17/321:45SYD - AVV

Nonstop1h 30mJetstar

Deal found 21/2$110

Fri 14/317:00AVV - SYD

1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/306:00SYD - AVV

Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$227

Sat 22/313:55MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Mon 24/317:30SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 40mJetstar

Deal found 21/2$155

One-way flights to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Thu 20/320:55AVV - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Deal found 20/2$66

Wed 26/307:00MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 35mJetstar

Deal found 20/2$74

Fri 28/206:15MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/2$127

Fri 28/221:50MEL - SYD

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2$154

Thu 27/206:20MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$179

Sat 22/317:00AVV - SYD

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$194

Mon 3/312:20MEL - SYD

1 stop5h 55mRex

Deal found 20/2$364

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 28/5

20:50-22:15

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/6

08:10-09:45

Nonstop1h 35m

$108

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Wed 9/4

19:15-20:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/4

14:40-16:15

Nonstop1h 35m

$147

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

09:20-10:50

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/3

07:00-08:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$209

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 14/3

17:00-21:50

1 stop4h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/3

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$227

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

21:20-11:50

1 stop14h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/3

18:30-20:05

Nonstop1h 35m

$237

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Thu 13/3

09:15-10:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/3

09:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$368

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 20/3

20:55-22:20

Nonstop1h 25m

$66

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Wed 26/3

07:00-08:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$74

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 28/2

06:15-07:40

Nonstop1h 25m

$127

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 28/2

21:50-22:05

1 stop24h 15m

$154

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Travel insights for flights to Sydney

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

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?

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 Thursday (358 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (167 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

From $64

Virgin Australia

From $95

Rex

From $116

Qantas Airways

From $95

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sydney?

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

Rainfall in Sydney 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

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Rex, Virgin Australia 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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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

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

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

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

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

416 reviews

Rex

9.4

Wonderful

27 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

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

Qantas Airways

7.4

Good

814 reviews

Rex

9.4

Wonderful

27 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

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

Jetstar

6.6

Okay

444 reviews

Rex

9.4

Wonderful

27 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

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 274 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 $45, while return flights cost around $83.
How much is a return flight to Sydney?
A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around $119, 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

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