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$72+ Cheap flights to New South Wales

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to New South Wales in 2025

Find the latest flights to New South Wales in 2025, 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 17 September 2025.

Return from

$127

One-way from

$61

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$217
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/10-29/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
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  • Jetstar
  • 1/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Melbourne to New South Wales
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Wed 15/1006:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Wed 22/1020:40NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$123
Tue 14/1006:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Sat 18/1020:40NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$124
Tue 14/1006:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Tue 21/1020:40NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$127
Mon 27/1006:00AVV - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 29/1006:00SYD - AVV
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$127
Tue 21/1006:00AVV - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Thu 23/1021:20SYD - AVV
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$129
Tue 14/1020:55AVV - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sat 18/1018:40SYD - AVV
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$130
Thu 16/1006:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Mon 20/1020:40NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$132
Wed 8/1006:00AVV - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 15/1021:20SYD - AVV
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$132
Sat 18/1020:55AVV - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 21/1021:20SYD - AVV
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$136
Sat 18/1020:55AVV - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sun 19/1008:10SYD - AVV
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$138
Thu 23/1006:00AVV - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Mon 27/1021:45SYD - AVV
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$139
Sat 11/1020:55AVV - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 14/1021:20SYD - AVV
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$141

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Price

MelbourneNewcastle

MEL - NTL

MELNTL

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

06:30-08:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Newcastle Williamtown

Wed 22/10

20:40-22:20

Nonstop1h 40m

$123

MelbourneNewcastle

MEL - NTL

MELNTL

Melbourne

Wed 7/1

18:15-19:50

Nonstop1h 35m

Newcastle Williamtown

Wed 14/1

20:30-22:10

Nonstop1h 40m

$126

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 27/10

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$127

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 25/11

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/11

21:45-23:15

Nonstop1h 30m

$130

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 13/11

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/11

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$130

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 14/10

20:55-22:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/10

18:40-20:15

Nonstop1h 35m

$130

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 23/10

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/10

21:45-23:15

Nonstop1h 30m

$136

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 13/1

20:55-22:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/1

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$138

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 15/10

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/10

08:10-09:45

Nonstop1h 35m

$138

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 15/11

20:55-22:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/11

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$144

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Best time to book a flight to New South Wales

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New South Wales

How long is the flight to New South Wales?

On average, a flight from Melbourne to New South Wales takes 3 hours 16 minutes. Flights to New South Wales from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to New South Wales?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to New South Wales. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability to New South Wales

The most flights from Melbourne to New South Wales are scheduled on a Monday (312 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (129 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to New South Wales?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne to New South Wales are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

South African
South African
From $1,574
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $1,791

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New South Wales?

The cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to New South Wales are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in New South Wales by month

Plan your trip to New South Wales by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New South Wales 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 New South Wales when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in New South Wales by month

Plan your trip to New South Wales by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New South Wales, 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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in New South Wales?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to New South Wales in the last few years. This data was updated on 17 September 2025.
The most popular places in New South Wales to fly to are Sydney, Ballina, Newcastle and Coffs Harbour.

Reviews of airlines servicing New South Wales

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New South Wales. 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 New South Wales. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Rex, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways to Australia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Crew

9.6

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Crew

9.6

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Crew

9.6

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Crew

9.6

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Crew

9.6

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

FAQs about flying to New South Wales

Getting around New South Wales

There are bus services that operate between the town and other local towns in New South Wales, including Bega, Eden and Tura Beach. A local taxi company also operates within the town area.

  • How to get to the city from the airport?

    Merimbula Airport (MIM) is located 1.6 km south of the town, providing connecting flights to other Australian cities, such as Sydney and Melbourne. You can hire a car from one of several major car rental companies to meet you at the airport. Alternatively, you can book a taxi to transfer into town.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to New South Wales 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 New South Wales on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to New South Wales?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New South Wales.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in New South Wales?

    Albury is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New South Wales. One-way flights to Albury typically cost $43, while return flights cost around $81.

  • How much is a return flight to New South Wales?

    A return flight to New South Wales will typically cost around $140, however they can be found for as little as $55.

  • Where does the fastest flight to New South Wales depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to New South Wales, 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. Aerotel Sydney - Inside International Terminal Airport is the closest property to Sydney Kingsford Smith (0.0 km away from Sydney Kingsford Smith).

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