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$71+ Cheap flights to New South Wales

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Flights to New South Wales in 2026

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Cheapest flights to New South Wales
Explore the most affordable flight options available to New South Wales. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 April 2026.

Thu 7/506:00
AVV
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SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Mon 11/521:20
SYD
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AVV
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/4$137
Thu 7/506:00
AVV
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SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Thu 14/512:35
SYD
-
AVV
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/4$139
Thu 14/506:00
AVV
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SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 20/508:10
SYD
-
AVV
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/4$142
Thu 9/716:40
AVV
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SYD
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Wed 29/718:45
SYD
-
AVV
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/4$143
Tue 28/415:55
AVV
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OOL
Nonstop2h 00m
Jetstar
Thu 30/413:00
OOL
-
AVV
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/4$145
Thu 23/406:00
AVV
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SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Mon 27/408:10
SYD
-
AVV
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/4$145
Tue 21/415:55
AVV
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OOL
Nonstop2h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 28/413:00
OOL
-
AVV
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/4$146
Wed 13/510:30
AVV
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SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 20/508:10
SYD
-
AVV
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/4$146
Thu 21/506:00
AVV
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SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Thu 21/514:30
SYD
-
AVV
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/4$147
Tue 5/515:55
AVV
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OOL
Nonstop2h 00m
Jetstar
Sat 9/513:00
OOL
-
AVV
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/4$149
Wed 22/416:40
AVV
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SYD
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Sat 25/421:20
SYD
-
AVV
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/4$149
Sat 2/515:55
AVV
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OOL
Nonstop2h 00m
Jetstar
Sat 9/513:00
OOL
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AVV
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/4$150

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Find the latest flights to New South Wales in 2026, 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 7 April 2026.

Return from

$137

One-way from

$71

Popular in

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Average price

$230
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  • 7/5-11/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
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  • 24/4
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Melbourne to New South Wales
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MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 2/7

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/7

08:10-09:45

Nonstop1h 35m

$139

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 14/5

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

21:20-22:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$142

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 1/6

20:55-22:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

14:30-16:05

Nonstop1h 35m

$142

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 11/5

16:40-18:10

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

21:20-22:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$142

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 21/5

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

21:20-22:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$142

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 21/8

20:55-22:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/8

21:20-22:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$142

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 10/7

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/7

18:45-20:20

Nonstop1h 35m

$142

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 21/5

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/5

21:20-22:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$142

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 7/5

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

12:35-14:10

Nonstop1h 35m

$142

MelbourneCoolangatta

AVV - OOL

AVVOOL

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 16/5

15:55-17:55

Nonstop2h 00m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 20/5

13:00-15:20

Nonstop2h 20m

$145

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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 45 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 4 April 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to New South Wales should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, 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 (249 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (108 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.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $70
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $56
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $112
Rex
Rex
From $171

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

The cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to New South Wales are Virgin Australia, Jetstar 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 7 April 2026.
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 7 April 2026.
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

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Crew

9.6

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

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Crew

9.6

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
452 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.6

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Crew

9.6

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
1,017 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.6

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Crew

9.6

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
535 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.6

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Crew

9.6

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, Virgin Australia 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?

    Newcastle Williamtown is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New South Wales. One-way flights to Newcastle Williamtown typically cost $50, while return flights cost around $45.

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

    A return flight to New South Wales will typically cost around $739, however they can be found for as little as $74.

  • 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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