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$76+ Cheap flights to Sydney

— SYD
9 Oct — 16 Oct1
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Flights to Sydney in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sydney

Tue 27/1011:40 -
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Thu 29/1006:00 -
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Deal found 5/9$132
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Deal found 7/9$133
Wed 7/1020:55 -
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Deal found 7/9$134
Thu 12/1120:55 -
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Thu 19/1114:00 -
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Deal found 4/9$136
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Mon 12/1021:20 -
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Deal found 5/9$140
Wed 14/1020:55 -
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Mon 19/1021:20 -
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Deal found 6/9$143
Thu 22/1006:00 -
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Wed 28/1014:00 -
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Deal found 6/9$145
Wed 7/1006:45 -
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Wed 14/1014:20 -
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Deal found 8/9$168
Tue 10/1118:55 -
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Wed 18/1122:10 -
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Deal found 6/9$170
Tue 20/1018:55 -
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Tue 27/1009:05 -
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Deal found 4/9$173
Wed 21/1020:50 -
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Deal found 4/9$176
Wed 7/1018:50 -
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Sun 11/1006:00 -
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Deal found 7/9$179

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Return from

$132

One-way from

$76

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$220
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/10-29/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
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MelbourneSydney

AVV Melbourne Avalon - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 28/11

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$76
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MelbourneSydney

AVV Melbourne Avalon - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 23/9

06:00-07:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$78

MelbourneSydney

AVV Melbourne Avalon - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 6/10

20:55-22:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$78

MelbourneSydney

AVV Melbourne Avalon - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 30/11

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$85

MelbourneSydney

AVV Melbourne Avalon - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 29/10

11:40-13:10

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$85

MelbourneSydney

AVV Melbourne Avalon - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 22/11

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$86

MelbourneSydney

AVV Melbourne Avalon - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 24/10

06:00-07:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$87

MelbourneSydney

AVV Melbourne Avalon - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 4/10

06:00-07:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$94

MelbourneSydney

AVV Melbourne Avalon - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 24/9

06:00-07:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$96

MelbourneSydney

MEL Melbourne - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

MELSYD

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

06:45-08:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$97

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Cheapflights Insights

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 Monday (287 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (94 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 $66
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $54
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $134
Rex
Rex
From $160

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

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

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 29 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?

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

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
474 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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
1,091 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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
568 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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 210 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 $62, while return flights cost around $67.

  • How much is a return flight to Sydney?

    A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around $710, however they can be found for as little as $67.

  • 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).

  • Which airport is closest to Railway Square?

    f being close to Railway Square is important to you, you’ll want to land at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

  • 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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