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Flights to Melbourne in 2024

Find the latest flights to Melbourne in 2024, 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 22 December 2024.

Return from

$139

One-way from

$75

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$246
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/1-16/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Sydney to Melbourne
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 35m total
  • Sydney to Melbourne
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2024

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 December 2024.

Tue 31/1221:45SYD - AVV
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Tue 7/106:00AVV - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$141
Mon 30/1206:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Fri 17/106:30MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$192
Sun 22/1220:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/1214:20MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$280
Sun 29/1206:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 1/107:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/12$320
Wed 25/1218:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Wed 1/107:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/12$321
Mon 30/1221:45SYD - AVV
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/116:20AVV - SYD
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$539

Find flights to Melbourne within your budget

Locate flights to Melbourne 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 22 December 2024.

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SydneyMelbourne

SYD - AVV

SYDAVV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/1

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 16/1

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$139

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/1

07:00-08:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 7/1

19:50-21:20

Nonstop1h 30m

$139

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/1

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 11/1

07:00-08:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$198

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/1

21:30-23:05

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 11/1

07:00-08:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$229

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - AVV

SYDAVV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/1

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 16/1

17:00-21:50

1 stop4h 50m

$302

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 2/2

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$320

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - AVV

SYDAVV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$75

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/1

17:50-19:30

Nonstop1h 40m

$75

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 31/12

06:30-08:05

Nonstop1h 35m

$110

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/12

22:00-23:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$160

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Best time to book a flight to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 31 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.

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Melbourne takes 1 hour 30 minutes. Flights to Melbourne 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 Melbourne?

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

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

Weekly flight availability to Melbourne

The most flights from Sydney to Melbourne are scheduled on a Friday (254 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (140 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

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

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 22 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne, such as Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2

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

9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2

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

7.6
Good
457 reviews
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2

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

7.5
Good
807 reviews
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2

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

6.6
Okay
483 reviews
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2

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

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  • Does Melbourne have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Melbourne?

    Yes. Melbourne has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 1 Bdrm With Parking, Walk To Beach is the closest property to Melbourne (0.0 km away from Melbourne).

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