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$58+ Cheap flights to Sydney

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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SYD
7 Jul — 14 Jul1
1 adult

Flights to Sydney in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sydney 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 2 July 2025.

Return from

$103

One-way from

$58

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$169
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/9-17/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sydney. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 2 July 2025.

Wed 10/920:55AVV - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 17/921:20SYD - AVV
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 30/6$103
Thu 24/714:25MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Mon 28/707:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 30/6$158
Mon 18/808:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/808:15SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$192
Thu 4/906:30MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 11/907:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/6$227

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Sydney that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 10/9

20:55-22:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/9

21:20-22:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$103

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Thu 24/7

14:25-15:50

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/7

07:00-08:40

Nonstop1h 40m

$158

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Mon 18/8

08:00-09:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/8

08:15-09:55

Nonstop1h 40m

$192

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sat 22/11

14:00-15:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/11

19:30-21:05

Nonstop1h 35m

$219

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 1/8

20:55-22:20

Nonstop1h 25m

$58

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Tue 2/12

20:20-21:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$76

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Tue 8/7

20:30-21:55

Nonstop1h 25m

$102

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Best time to book a flight to Sydney

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sydney

When is the best time to book a flight to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

Booking 31 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.

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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 29 June 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sydney should consider flying on Saturday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Sydney

The most flights from Melbourne to Sydney are scheduled on a Monday (308 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (119 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 $50
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $40
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $100
Rex
Rex
From $67

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

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 2 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Australia, such as Virgin Australia and Jetstar. 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
7.5
Good
409 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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
7.5
Good
409 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
409 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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
6.5
Okay
455 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
409 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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.

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 242 daily flights from 4 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, Virgin Australia 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 $47, while return flights cost around $58.

  • How much is a return flight to Sydney?

    A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around $103, however they can be found for as little as $38.

  • 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).

  • 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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