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$74+ Cheap flights to Sydney

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Sydney in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sydney. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 2 June 2026.

Tue 28/706:00
AVV
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SYD
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Thu 30/721:20
SYD
-
AVV
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/5$130
Mon 13/706:00
AVV
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SYD
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Fri 17/721:20
SYD
-
AVV
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/5$131
Tue 23/606:00
AVV
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SYD
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Wed 1/708:10
SYD
-
AVV
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/5$132
Mon 13/706:00
AVV
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SYD
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Wed 15/708:10
SYD
-
AVV
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/6$134
Mon 29/620:55
AVV
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SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Sat 18/721:20
SYD
-
AVV
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/5$135
Mon 22/606:00
AVV
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SYD
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Wed 24/608:10
SYD
-
AVV
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/5$137
Wed 24/610:30
AVV
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SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 1/708:10
SYD
-
AVV
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/6$139
Wed 17/606:00
AVV
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SYD
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Mon 22/608:10
SYD
-
AVV
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/5$141
Tue 1/914:55
AVV
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SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 23/908:10
SYD
-
AVV
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/5$142
Tue 16/606:00
AVV
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SYD
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Fri 19/621:20
SYD
-
AVV
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/5$144
Fri 10/720:55
AVV
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SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Fri 24/721:20
SYD
-
AVV
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/6$145
Sat 4/720:50
MEL
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SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Thu 16/706:00
SYD
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MEL
Nonstop1h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/5$174

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Find the latest flights to Sydney in 2026, 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 2 June 2026.

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$130

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$74

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MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 17/6

06:00-07:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 26/6

21:20-22:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$134

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 2/8

06:00-07:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/8

21:20-22:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$134

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 11/7

20:55-22:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/7

08:10-09:45

Nonstop1h 35m

$134

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 2/11

20:55-22:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/11

08:10-09:45

Nonstop1h 35m

$138

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 22/6

06:00-07:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/6

21:20-22:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$139

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 25/6

14:55-16:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/6

08:10-09:45

Nonstop1h 35m

$146

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 1/8

16:40-18:10

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/8

21:20-22:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$146

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 5/7

06:00-07:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/8

21:20-22:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$146

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 24/7

20:55-22:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/7

21:20-22:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$146

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 6/8

20:55-22:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/8

08:10-09:45

Nonstop1h 35m

$151

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Best time to book a flight to Sydney

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sydney

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.

Weekly flight availability to Sydney

The most flights from Melbourne to Sydney are scheduled on a Friday (303 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (150 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 Qantas Airways.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $68
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $54
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $114
Rex
Rex
From $182

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

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

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

Booking 69 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 30 May 2026.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 2 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Australia, such as Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,042 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
544 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

FAQs about flying to Sydney

  • 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 232 daily flights from 3 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, Jetstar 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 $61, while return flights cost around $82.

  • How much is a return flight to Sydney?

    A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around $177, however they can be found for as little as $82.

  • 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. Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is the closest property to Sydney Kingsford Smith (0.0 km away from Sydney Kingsford Smith).

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