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$88+ 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 7/2. 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
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
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 13 January 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

$49

Cheapest round-trip flight

$82

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)

Good round-trip deal

$119 or less

Good one-way deal

$84 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne is currently to Launceston.
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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 $213).
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Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Melbourne (average return price of $1,497).
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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 13 January 2026.

Thu 5/220:50
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Mon 9/221:20
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/1$143
Tue 3/220:50
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 11/216:25
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/1$151
Thu 5/207:25
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Thu 12/307:00
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/1$152
Tue 10/206:45
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Wed 11/207:00
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/1$157
Wed 11/206:45
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Wed 18/206:00
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/1$158
Tue 3/206:45
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Wed 4/217:30
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/1$160
Tue 3/206:00
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Tue 3/217:00
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/1$161
Mon 9/218:10
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Thu 12/221:20
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/1$163
Tue 19/513:00
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Tue 26/509:45
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/1$164
Wed 4/220:50
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Thu 5/220:25
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/1$165
Fri 13/220:25
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Wed 18/206:00
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/1$167
Thu 29/106:05
MEL
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 7/214:00
BNE
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/1$171

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Sydney

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

06:05-07:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 16/2

21:00-00:20

Nonstop2h 20m

$173

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

20:25-21:55

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

17:30-19:10

Nonstop1h 40m

$179

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

17:15-18:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

08:00-09:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$189

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

07:00-08:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

20:30-22:05

Nonstop1h 35m

$194

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

17:30-18:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

07:00-08:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$198

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/3

08:30-10:05

Nonstop1h 35m

$210

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

08:10-09:45

Nonstop1h 35m

$212

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 26/6

13:55-15:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/6

16:40-18:15

Nonstop1h 35m

$219

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

22:50-23:55

Nonstop2h 05m

Brisbane

Tue 17/2

19:20-22:40

Nonstop2h 20m

$227

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

20:50-22:15

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/4

07:30-09:05

Nonstop1h 35m

$230

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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 9 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport is 36 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 $52). Flying from Melbourne Airport in January will prove the most costly (average of $118). 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 10 January 2026.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Melbourne Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Thursday 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 $92
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $580
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $92
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $148

What are popular destinations to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

Melbourne Airport offers frequent flights to Sydney (1,210 flights per day), Brisbane (567 flights per day) and Adelaide (530 flights per day).

Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $287
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Kuala Lumpur Intl
From $333
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $106
Guangzhou Baiyun
Guangzhou Baiyun
From $355

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Melbourne Airport is Launceston, with prices starting at $49. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Launceston
Launceston
From $49
Newcastle Williamtown
Newcastle Williamtown
From $57
Hobart
Hobart
From $70
Adelaide
Adelaide
From $79

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
430 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
969 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
504 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent

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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 13 January 2026.

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

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Melbourne Airport are Amritsar, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Brisbane. 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 $49 to Launceston (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,648 to fly from Melbourne Airport.

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

    According to our data, users have found Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Scoot to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Melbourne Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Jetstar flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide ($92). Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne Airport to Abuja ($92). Scoot flights from Melbourne Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. ($133).

  • 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 Newcastle starting at $689
    Fly from Melbourne to Hobart starting at $755
    Fly from Melbourne to Launceston starting at $785
    Fly from Melbourne to Chengdu starting at $826

  • 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 $1,755 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 January. 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 Coolangatta from $46 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Launceston from $97 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Sydney from $107 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Adelaide from $116 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Hobart from $124 round trip

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