Cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne
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 Sydney to Melbourne and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $94 | JetstarNonstop2 hrThu, May 7 — Mon, May 11 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Melbourne is currently $94 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $41 | JetstarNonstop2 hrWed, Apr 22 | The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Melbourne is currently $41 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $194 | JetstarNonstop2 hrSat, Mar 21 — Mon, Mar 23 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sydney to Melbourne is currently $194 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $537 | Virgin AustraliaNonstop2 hrThu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sydney to Melbourne is currently $537 | |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 30 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Sydney to Melbourne takes 1 hr 30 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 Sydney to Melbourne per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Melbourne is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
January
Prices in January are usually between $105 and $250.
Popular airlines from Sydney to Melbourne
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 Sydney to Melbourne 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: $245–310195 weekly nonstop flightsSYD - MELEvery day189 weekly connecting flightsSYD - MELEvery day
- Virgin AustraliaNonstopfrom $185Typical price: $175–245186 weekly nonstop flightsSYD - MELEvery day132 weekly connecting flightsSYD - MELEvery day
- JetstarNonstopfrom $94Typical price: $90–195145 weekly nonstop flightsSYD - AVV, MELEvery day124 weekly connecting flightsSYD - AVV, MELEvery day
- Air New Zealand21 weekly connecting flightsSYD - MELEvery day
- Rexfrom $541Typical price: $500–73019 weekly connecting flightsSYD - MELEvery day
- Fiji AirwaysTypical price: $1,150–2,50014 weekly connecting flightsSYD - MELEvery day
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
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
Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Melbourne
The cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $70 to $115.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $94. 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 Sydney to Melbourne is $265, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
- The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Melbourne is $185, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
- The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sydney to Melbourne is $94, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest Rex flight from Sydney to Melbourne is $541, flying from May 14 to May 17.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Melbourne starts at $94 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $41 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.
1 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Sydney to Melbourne.
Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sydney to Melbourne.
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 Sydney to Melbourne 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 Sydney to Melbourne.
In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 195 nonstop flights and 189 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Other popular airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 195 nonstop flights and 189 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Other popular airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne are:
- Virgin Australia offers 186 nonstop flights and 132 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
- Jetstar offers 145 nonstop flights and 124 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Airport (MEL).
- Air New Zealand offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
- Rex offers 19 connecting flights per week. Rex flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
- Fiji Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $94. 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 Sydney to Melbourne is $265, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
- The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Melbourne is $185, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
- The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sydney to Melbourne is $94, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest Rex flight from Sydney to Melbourne is $541, flying from May 14 to May 17.
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Sydney to Melbourne.
- There are 195 Qantas direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 186 Virgin Australia direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 145 Jetstar direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Melbourne at price $194 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Mar 21 to Mon, Mar 23.
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Sydney to Melbourne.
- There are 195 Qantas direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 186 Virgin Australia direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 145 Jetstar direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sydney and Melbourne start at $94 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 Sydney to Melbourne, 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 Sydney and Melbourne start at $537 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sydney and Melbourne start at $94 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To book business class trips from Sydney to Melbourne, 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 Sydney and Melbourne starts at $194 from Sat, Mar 21 to Mon, Mar 23 with Jetstar.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Melbourne at price $194 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Mar 21 to Mon, Mar 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne, 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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Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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