Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney from $70
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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SYD
17 Feb — 24 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
The best prices from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in August or July, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 February 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 February 2025.
Fri 14/313:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 18/306:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 12/2$146
Mon 17/217:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/207:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$207
Sat 8/320:20MEL - SYD
1 stop13h 30mVirgin Australia
Sun 9/316:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/2$286
Thu 27/206:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 2/306:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$360
Best flights from Melbourne to Sydney
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 February 2025.
Thu 13/306:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Sun 23/307:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 11/2$148
Mon 17/217:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/207:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$207
Mon 24/219:20MEL - SYD
1 stop13h 10mVirgin Australia
Tue 25/220:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/2$274
Thu 27/208:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 2/306:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$358
Direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Sydney based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 12 February 2025.
Fri 14/313:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 18/306:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 12/2$146
Thu 27/217:45MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/307:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$218
Wed 14/515:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Tue 20/507:45SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/2$269
Thu 27/208:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 2/306:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$358
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney. Data last updated 12 February 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 17/217:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/207:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$207
Tue 18/206:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Tue 25/218:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 11/2$153
Tue 18/220:20MEL - SYD
1 stop15h 30mVirgin Australia
Wed 19/221:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/2$253
Fri 21/212:20MEL - SYD
1 stop19h 20mRex
Mon 24/208:25SYD - MEL
1 stop9h 25mRex
Deal found 10/2$746
Fri 21/206:05MEL - SYD
1 stop4h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 23/314:35SYD - MEL
1 stop4h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$762
Thu 27/208:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/307:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$218
Thu 27/206:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 2/306:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$360
Sat 8/320:20MEL - SYD
1 stop13h 30mVirgin Australia
Sun 9/316:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/2$286
Fri 14/313:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 18/306:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 12/2$146
One-way flights from Melbourne to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 February 2025.
Tue 18/218:45MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 11/2$72
Mon 17/217:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/2$129
Tue 18/221:50MEL - SYD
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$161
Wed 19/208:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$178
Find flights from Melbourne to Sydney within your budget
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Sydney that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 February 2025.
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MelbourneSydney
MEL - SYD
MELSYD
Melbourne
Fri 14/3
13:15-14:40
Nonstop1h 25m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 18/3
06:00-07:35
Nonstop1h 35m
$146
MelbourneSydney
MEL - SYD
MELSYD
Melbourne
Thu 27/2
17:45-19:10
Nonstop1h 25m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 2/3
07:00-08:35
Nonstop1h 35m
$218
MelbourneSydney
MEL - SYD
MELSYD
Melbourne
Mon 24/2
19:20-08:30
1 stop13h 10m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 25/2
19:00-20:35
Nonstop1h 35m
$266
MelbourneSydney
MEL - SYD
MELSYD
Melbourne
Thu 27/2
08:00-09:25
Nonstop1h 25m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 2/3
06:00-07:35
Nonstop1h 35m
$358
MelbourneSydney
MEL - SYD
MELSYD
Melbourne
Tue 5/8
12:25-13:50
Nonstop1h 25m
$70
MelbourneSydney
MEL - SYD
MELSYD
Melbourne
Mon 17/2
17:15-18:40
Nonstop1h 25m
$129
MelbourneSydney
MEL - SYD
MELSYD
Melbourne
Tue 18/2
21:50-22:05
1 stop24h 15m
$161
MelbourneSydney
MEL - SYD
MELSYD
Melbourne
Wed 19/2
08:15-09:40
Nonstop1h 25m
$178
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Deals found on 10/2
Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney
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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Sydney
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Sydney including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 7 February 2025.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is 41 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney 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 SYD?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 February 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 10 February 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Sydney flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Sydney. 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 12 February 2025.
The most flights from MEL to SYD are scheduled on a Monday (337 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (167 on average).
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 inches 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 12 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Melbourne to Sydney. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.
Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.
Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.
Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Melbourne?
Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 7.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Sydney. 4 airlines have flights to Kingsford Smith from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 274 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $148 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $274 and $358 round-trip. Jetstar is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney one-way?
$72 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $129 and $178, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
Consider Bangkok Airways (83%), ANA (82%) or Air Canada (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney? While on average our users pay $5,282, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $73. The most popular route (Melbourne - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around $97.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Sydney?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney 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 Airport to Sydney?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney 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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