Cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $86 | JetstarNonstop2 hrThu, May 7 — Mon, May 11 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Sydney is currently $86 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $41 | JetstarNonstop2 hrWed, Jun 10 | The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Sydney is currently $41 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $159 | JetstarNonstop2 hrThu, Mar 19 — Mon, Mar 23 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Sydney is currently $159 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $537 | Virgin AustraliaNonstop2 hrThu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Sydney is currently $537 | |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 25 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Sydney takes 1 hr 25 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Melbourne to Sydney per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Sydney is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
January
Prices in January are usually between $100 and $195.
Popular airlines from Melbourne to Sydney
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Melbourne to Sydney in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- QantasNonstopfrom $265Typical price: $245–310196 weekly nonstop flightsMEL - SYDEvery day191 weekly connecting flightsMEL - SYDEvery day
- Virgin AustraliaNonstopfrom $185Typical price: $175–245187 weekly nonstop flightsMEL - SYDEvery day163 weekly connecting flightsMEL - SYDEvery day
- JetstarNonstopfrom $86Typical price: $90–190144 weekly nonstop flightsAVV, MEL - SYDEvery day146 weekly connecting flightsAVV, MEL - SYDEvery day
- Air New Zealand21 weekly connecting flightsMEL - SYDEvery day
- Rexfrom $550Typical price: $500–72019 weekly connecting flightsMEL - SYDEvery day
- Fiji Airwaysfrom $1,230Typical price: $1,050–2,30014 weekly connecting flightsMEL - SYDEvery day
Popular airports near Melbourne
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Melbourne center and popularity with travelers.
- Melbourne Airport (MEL)MelbourneAustralia27 min11 mi
- Avalon Airport (AVV)MelbourneAustralia48 min31 mi
- Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)MelbourneAustralia27 min6 mi
- Albury Airport (ABX)AlburyAustralia3 hr 27 min163 mi
Popular airports near Sydney
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Sydney center and popularity with travelers.
- Sydney Airport (SYD)SydneyAustralia17 min6 mi
- Canberra Airport (CBR)CanberraAustralia3 hr152 mi
- Newcastle Airport (NTL)NewcastleAustralia2 hr 6 min82 mi
- Shellharbour Airport (WOL)WollongongAustralia1 hr 31 min53 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Sydney
The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sydney are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $75 to $125.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $86. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $41.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Sydney is $265, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
- The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Sydney is $185, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
- The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Sydney is $86, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest Rex flight from Melbourne to Sydney is $550, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
- The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Melbourne to Sydney is $1,230, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 22.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Sydney starts at $86 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $41 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.
1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Sydney.
Sydney is temperate and sunny all year, and crowds are highest during summer (Dec–Feb) and during school holidays. Major events that increase hotel demand are the performing-arts–focused Sydney Festival (Jan), the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras (Feb–Mar), the Sydney Royal Easter Show (dates vary) and the Sydney Film Festival (Jun). Severe thunderstorms are most likely Oct–Mar.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Sydney.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Melbourne to Sydney really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Melbourne to Sydney.
In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 196 nonstop flights and 191 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD).
Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Sydney are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 196 nonstop flights and 191 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD).
Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Sydney are:
- Virgin Australia offers 187 nonstop flights and 163 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD).
- Jetstar offers 144 nonstop flights and 146 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD).
- Air New Zealand offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD).
- Rex offers 19 connecting flights per week. Rex flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD).
- Fiji Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $86. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $41.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Sydney is $265, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
- The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Sydney is $185, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
- The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Sydney is $86, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest Rex flight from Melbourne to Sydney is $550, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
- The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Melbourne to Sydney is $1,230, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 22.
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Melbourne to Sydney.
- There are 196 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 187 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 144 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Sydney at price $159 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Melbourne to Sydney.
- There are 196 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 187 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 144 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Melbourne and Sydney start at $86 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Jetstar.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Sydney, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Sydney start at $537 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Sydney start at $86 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To book business class trips from Melbourne to Sydney, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Melbourne and Sydney starts at $159 from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23 with Jetstar.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Sydney at price $159 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Popular trips from Melbourne
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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