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$89+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEL — SYD
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Melbourne

Discover essential information about flights departing from Melbourne, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Melbourne airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$63

Cheapest round-trip flight

$85

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)

Good round-trip deal

$138 or less

Good one-way deal

$97 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne is currently to Newcastle Williamtown.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne is currently to Launceston.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of $219).
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Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Melbourne (average return price of $191).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Tue 24/320:20MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Tue 31/307:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 26/11$163
Mon 5/120:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Mon 12/122:10SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 26/11$165
Thu 18/1206:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Mon 22/1206:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 25/11$166
Thu 8/118:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 12/107:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/11$168
Tue 10/207:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Sat 14/206:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/11$169
Fri 6/306:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Sun 8/314:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/11$171
Mon 12/120:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 13/106:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 25/11$172
Fri 15/515:30MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 18/520:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/11$174
Sat 13/1220:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Wed 31/1206:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 26/11$175
Tue 6/106:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/122:10SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$177
Sun 11/107:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Sun 18/121:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/11$178
Sat 13/1220:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Sun 14/1206:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 26/11$180

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Find flights departing from Melbourne that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 27 November 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Price

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 9/1

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/1

07:00-08:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$197

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

07:00-08:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

07:30-09:05

Nonstop1h 35m

$197

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Thu 11/12

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/12

12:05-13:40

Nonstop1h 35m

$208

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sat 7/2

14:00-15:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

07:30-09:05

Nonstop1h 35m

$255

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Thu 8/1

09:00-10:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/1

06:30-08:05

Nonstop1h 35m

$277

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

11:05-12:30

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

22:00-23:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$315

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

19:35-21:00

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

18:45-20:20

Nonstop1h 35m

$315

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Mon 19/1

09:15-10:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

21:00-22:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$315

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Wed 10/12

16:30-18:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/12

07:00-08:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$349

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

21:00-22:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

17:35-19:10

Nonstop1h 35m

$351

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport (average of $57). Flying from Melbourne Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of $120). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 25 November 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Melbourne Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday at midday when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Monday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne Airport?

When flying from Melbourne Airport check dates and pricing for the following: Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Sydney.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $93
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $604
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $92
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $126

What are popular destinations to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

Melbourne Airport offers frequent flights to Sydney (1,661 flights per day), Adelaide (700 flights per day) and Brisbane (671 flights per day).

Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $305
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
From $549
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $104
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Kuala Lumpur Intl
From $321

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Melbourne Airport is Newcastle Williamtown, with prices starting at $59. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Newcastle Williamtown
Newcastle Williamtown
From $59
Launceston
Launceston
From $74
Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From $78
Hobart
Hobart
From $80

Airline reviews for flights from Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Melbourne. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne Airport have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
425 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
425 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
425 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
425 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
486 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
425 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Melbourne. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Melbourne Airport are Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Brisbane, Amritsar. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Brisbane, Auckland are the most popular locations from Melbourne Airport year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Melbourne Airport for as low as $63 to Newcastle (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,677 to fly from Melbourne Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas Airways to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Melbourne Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne Airport to Abuja ($92). Jetstar flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide ($93). Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Albuquerque ($126).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Melbourne Airport?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Melbourne Airport we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Melbourne to Canberra starting at $672
    Fly from Melbourne to Newcastle starting at $710
    Fly from Melbourne to Launceston starting at $810
    Fly from Melbourne to Wellington starting at $860

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Melbourne Airport?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Melbourne Airport to anywhere, put Ho Chi Minh City on your list as prices start at $1,861 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport is November. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

    View the cheapest flight destinations from Melbourne Airport:
    Fly from Melbourne to Launceston from $105 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Adelaide from $109 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Sydney from $111 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Hobart from $141 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Coolangatta from $149 round trip

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