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Flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Sydney? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ج.م.‏ 4,253. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sydney.ج.م.‏ 2,184 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 2,184, select.
Sydney.ج.م.‏ 2,235 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 2,235, select.
Sydney.ج.م.‏ 2,360 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 2,360, select.
Sydney.ج.م.‏ 2,360 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 2,360, select.
Sydney.ج.م.‏ 2,360 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 2,360, select.
Sydney.ج.م.‏ 2,360 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 2,360, select.
Sydney.ج.م.‏ 2,362 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 2,362, select.
Sydney.ج.م.‏ 2,391 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 2,391, select.
Sydney.ج.م.‏ 2,391 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 2,391, select.
Sydney.ج.م.‏ 2,391 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 2,391, select.
Sydney.ج.م.‏ 2,391 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 2,391, select.
Sydney.ج.م.‏ 6,910 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 6,910, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Sydney

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne to Sydney flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from ج.م.‏ 2,235
May
from ج.م.‏ 2,184
Jun
from ج.م.‏ 2,391
Jul
from ج.م.‏ 2,391
Aug
from ج.م.‏ 2,360
Sep
from ج.م.‏ 2,362
Oct
from ج.م.‏ 2,360
Nov
from ج.م.‏ 2,360
Dec
from ج.م.‏ 2,391
Jan
from ج.م.‏ 2,391
Feb
from ج.م.‏ 2,360
Mar
from ج.م.‏ 6,910

Direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Alternative Melbourne to Sydney routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Melbourne to Sydney? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Sydney

9km from central Sydney
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from ج.م.‏ 2,184
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Wollongong

87km from central Sydney
from ج.م.‏ 14,082
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Melbourne to Sydney: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundج.م.‏ 2,184
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 27 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week2,290

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Sydney: Sydney and Wollongong.
The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Sydney is ج.م.‏ 3,673. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne to Sydney.
Qantas, IndiGo and Emirates fly direct from Melbourne to Sydney.
As of April 2026, there are 2,290 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Sydney.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Sydney is usually October.
If you're flying from Melbourne, the cheapest airport near Sydney is Sydney – which is 8.5 km away from the centre of Sydney. We've found flights into this airport from ج.م.‏ 3,673.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Sydney on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sydney but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. February is typically the warmest month in Sydney, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in September. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.
The cheapest airline that flies to Sydney is Jetstar .

How to find cheap flights to Sydney from Melbourne

Looking for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Sydney? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Melbourne to Sydney. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Sydney from Melbourne from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets.
  • Flex your dates to find the best Melbourne-Sydney ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Sydney from Melbourne.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Melbourne-Sydney flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Melbourne and Sydney? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Melbourne and Sydney. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Sydney, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Melbourne to Sydney flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.

    • Combine your flight to Sydney from Melbourne with hotels and car hire

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