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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Australia from $59

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 25/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SYD
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$107

One-way from

$59

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$169
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/9-17/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Australia
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/7
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 July 2025.

Wed 10/916:40AVV - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 17/921:20SYD - AVV
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 1/7$107
Sat 2/807:00MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 6/812:15ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 3/7$138
Tue 22/709:25MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Wed 23/708:15SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 3/7$142
Sun 3/807:15MEL - OOL
Nonstop2h 05mJetstar
Wed 6/821:10OOL - MEL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/7$151
Tue 19/815:50AVV - OOL
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Wed 27/813:00OOL - AVV
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 1/7$166
Sat 6/920:40AVV - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sat 13/917:40BNE - AVV
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 1/7$173
Thu 7/808:15MEL - OOL
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/806:00OOL - MEL
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$183
Sun 31/807:10MEL - MCY
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Thu 4/920:00MCY - MEL
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Deal found 2/7$184
Tue 29/706:10MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Mon 4/821:15BNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 2/7$187
Sat 2/807:00MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/807:40ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$199
Thu 21/807:10MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Fri 22/821:50ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/7$205
Sun 31/808:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/906:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$208

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MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 10/9

16:40-18:05

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/9

21:20-22:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$107

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Sat 2/8

07:00-07:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Adelaide

Wed 6/8

12:15-14:05

Nonstop1h 20m

$138

MelbourneCoolangatta

MEL - OOL

MELOOL

Melbourne

Sun 3/8

07:15-09:20

Nonstop2h 05m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 8/8

21:10-23:25

Nonstop2h 15m

$149

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sat 26/7

13:10-14:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/7

08:15-09:55

Nonstop1h 40m

$158

MelbourneCoolangatta

AVV - OOL

AVVOOL

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 19/8

15:50-17:50

Nonstop2h 00m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 27/8

13:00-15:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$166

MelbourneBrisbane

AVV - BNE

AVVBNE

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 6/9

20:40-22:50

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 13/9

17:40-20:05

Nonstop2h 25m

$173

MelbourneCoolangatta

MEL - OOL

MELOOL

Melbourne

Sun 20/7

06:40-08:40

Nonstop2h 00m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 4/8

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$183

MelbourneMaroochydore

MEL - MCY

MELMCY

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

07:10-09:25

Nonstop2h 15m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 4/9

20:00-22:35

Nonstop2h 35m

$184

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Tue 29/7

06:10-08:20

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Mon 4/8

21:15-23:40

Nonstop2h 25m

$187

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Sat 2/8

07:00-07:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Adelaide

Wed 6/8

07:40-09:30

Nonstop1h 20m

$199

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Australia

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Australia (average of $129). Flying from Melbourne to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Australia as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Australia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

The most flights from ME1 to AU0 are scheduled on a Thursday (332 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (121 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 4 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Melbourne to Australia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

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.

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

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.

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Melbourne to Australia?

    If you are departing from Melbourne and travelling to other cities in Australia, flights depart from two airports. Flights to Sydney, Brisbane, Hobart and Perth depart from Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Avalon Airport (AVV), while flights to Adelaide, Canberra and Darwin generally leave from Melbourne Airport. Melbourne Airport is the second busiest airport in Australia and located 30min north-west of the city centre, while Avalon Airport is a little further away, around a 50min drive south-west. Flights to Sydney arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), which is the busiest airport in Australia. From Sydney Airport, a taxi or rideshare to the city centre will take about 20min, while a train to Central Station will take around 10min. Passengers arriving at Perth Airport (PER) can take a taxi to the centre in about 20min or a bus to Elizabeth Quay in around 50min.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Melbourne to Australia?

    Taking a trip to any of Australia’s capital cities? There are plenty of direct flights for passengers travelling to Australia from Melbourne. Rex Airlines serves the popular route from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport without any stops. When you’re travelling directly from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE), most of the flights are serviced by Jetstar. Virgin Airlines and Qantas operate direct flights along the route from Melbourne to Canberra. Direct flights from Melbourne to the other Australian capitals including Perth, Adelaide, Hobart and Darwin are primarily serviced by Virgin Airlines, Qantas, Jetstar and Rex.

  • What are the layover options between Melbourne to Australia?

    Passengers travelling interstate within Australia from Melbourne have access to a few flights with layovers. If you are flying from Melbourne to Brisbane, flights departing from Avalon Airport may stop in Sydney, while flights leaving from Melbourne Airport may have a layover at Newcastle Williamtown Airport (NTL); flight times are extended by about 90min and the airfare generally isn’t much cheaper. Flights from Melbourne to Perth may have a layover at Sydney Kingsford Smith or Adelaide Airport (ADL), which will add an additional travel time of around 3-4h. The price of these flights is generally the same as those without layovers.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Melbourne to Australia?

    If you are an Australian citizen and flying from Melbourne to other Australian cities, you do not need to bring a passport or visa with you. However, all passengers need to present some form of photo identification at the airport, which is usually a driver’s licence or passport. Some airlines also accept student IDs, a birth certificate or citizenship (or certified copies of these documents). Other travel documents to bring with you include your boarding pass in paper or electronic form.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Australia?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Australia?

    Before booking your flight to Australia from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (85%), Etihad Airways (84%), Hawaiian Airlines( 82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Australia?

    While on average a flight from Melbourne to Australia is generally $4,561, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $75. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $103 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Australia (average of $129). Flying from Melbourne to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Australia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$74Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$96Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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RexCheapest$138Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$173Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$229Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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