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$72+ 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 19/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SYD
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
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Flights to Sydney in 2024

Find the latest flights to Sydney in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 728,868 searches and data was last updated on 18 October 2024.

Return from

$123

One-way from

$72

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$197
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 30/10-2/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in October 2024

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Sun 15/1208:10AVV - SYD
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Tue 17/1206:00SYD - AVV
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 17/10$121
Tue 17/1214:20MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 21/120:55SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 16/10$160
Sun 27/1006:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/1006:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$208
Thu 24/1006:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 28/1007:45SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/10$238

Find flights to Sydney within your budget

Locate flights to Sydney that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 728,868 searches and data was last updated on 18 October 2024.

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Melbourne AvalonSydney Kingsford Smith

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 30/10

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/11

Nonstop1h 30m

$123

MelbourneSydney Kingsford Smith

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Tue 17/12

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/1

Nonstop1h 30m

$160

MelbourneSydney Kingsford Smith

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sun 27/10

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/10

Nonstop1h 35m

$208

MelbourneSydney Kingsford Smith

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Mon 25/11

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/12

Nonstop1h 35m

$238

Melbourne AvalonSydney Kingsford Smith

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 11/4

1 stop16h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/6

Nonstop1h 35m

$345

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Deals found on 15/10

Best time to book a flight to Sydney

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Travel insights for flights to Sydney

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Sydney including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 11 October 2024.

For the greatest savings, book your flight tickets well in advance at any time of year. If you plan to travel during mid April to late June you can often grab some great cheap flight deals. Flexibility around the day you travel can also work to your advantage, with midweek departures on a Tuesday or Wednesday being less expensive. Peak periods to note are Friday afternoons, Sunday mornings and Monday mornings; school holidays and the lead up Christmas are also times when there are fewer cheap flights to Sydney. Although it can be a lottery depending on wind conditions and approach path, try for a seat on the left side of the plane if you want to catch views of the bridge and Sydney skyline.

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 13 October 2024.

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 Friday (375 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (163 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sydney?

The cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Sydney are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Rex.

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 18 October 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways to Sydney. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.6
Good
832 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew were great. Food was amazing and the toilet was clean. Couldn’t ask for anything more.

7.6
Good
832 reviews
7.6
Good
832 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew were great. Food was amazing and the toilet was clean. Couldn’t ask for anything more.

7.6
Good
502 reviews
7.6
Good
832 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew were great. Food was amazing and the toilet was clean. Couldn’t ask for anything more.

6.7
Okay
540 reviews
7.6
Good
832 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew were great. Food was amazing and the toilet was clean. Couldn’t ask for anything more.

  • When is the best time to fly to Sydney?

    Peak season: Summer (December to February) is the most popular time to book flights to Sydney as the city is buzzing at this time of year. New Year’s Eve, the Sydney Festival, Australia Day and the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras are just some of the events that entice visitors to this vibrant city during January and February. Book your cheap flights to Sydney well in advance if you’re planning to visit during this period. Off Season: Once festival season is over things quieten down in autumn (March to May) and with lots of cheap flights to Sydney available at this time you can enjoy the cooler weather conditions for sightseeing. Temperatures are still mild and pleasant in winter (June to August). September can be rainy but is the one of the cheapest times to visit so check spring flight sales.

  • How long is the flight to Sydney?

    Flights from Melbourne to Sydney – 1 hr 23 mins Flights from Adelaide to Sydney – 1 hr 57 mins Flights from Perth to Sydney – 4 hrs 36 mins Flights from London to Sydney – 22 hours 50 mins To see flight times to Sydney from other Australian cities, select a departure point from the options below.

  • Which airlines operate flights to Sydney?

    There are four main airlines operating direct flights to Sydney; Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Tiger Airways. Depending on your departure point, for the cheapest flights consider Tiger Airways, Jetstar and Virgin Australia. These airlines operate in conjunction with each other so, an outbound flight may be with Tiger Airways and a return flight with Jetstar..

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Domestic flights to Sydney will land at Kingsford Smith Airport Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 (if flying Qantas). For onward international flights there are several options for transferring to Terminal 1 including: shuttle bus service, train and taxi. Some airlines also offer transfer services. The fastest and most convenient way to reach the city from the Domestic Terminals is to catch the Airport Rail Link which runs every 10 minutes from the Domestic Airport Station; journey time is around 15 minutes. Suburban connections to other parts of Sydney branch off from Central Station. Alternatively taxis and public buses are located outside the arrivals hall, and you can also pre-book a shuttle bus.

  • What does SYD mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SYD flight.

  • 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 300 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 $50, while return flights cost around $80.

  • How much is a return flight to Sydney?

    A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around $158, however they can be found for as little as $54.

  • 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 Market City?

    f being close to Market City 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. 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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