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$51+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MEL
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Wed 1/22
Wed 1/29
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The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne are usually found in August or May, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 January 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$104
(OneTravel)

One-way from

$51
(OneTravel)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$132
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.

This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/166:00 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Wed 2/197:00 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 1/16$104
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/259:15 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/275:30 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$105
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/167:00 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Mon 5/266:00 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/16$111
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/276:00 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 1/298:15 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/16$198

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SYD - MEL

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/16

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 2/19

7:00 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$104

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/25

8:20 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 3/27

9:00 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$105

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/16

7:00 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 5/26

6:00 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$111

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/1

4:00 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 3/8

4:00 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$197

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

8:25 am-5:50 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 2/5

12:20 pm-7:40 am

1 stop19h 20m

$452

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/12

8:20 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$51

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/14

7:30 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$54

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SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/21

8:00 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$100

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/22

9:45 pm-9:25 am

1 stop11h 40m

$111

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/20

8:25 am-2:30 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$226

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Melbourne

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 SYD to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sydney to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne. 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 January 17, 2025.

The most flights from SYD to MEL are scheduled on a Thursday (248 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (117 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated January 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Virgin Australia from Sydney to Melbourne have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews

Food

8.0

Crew

9.6

Comfort

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Reviews

1 / 2

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

Food

8.0

Crew

9.6

Comfort

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews

Food

8.0

Crew

9.6

Comfort

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews

Food

8.0

Crew

9.6

Comfort

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
434 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews

Food

8.0

Crew

9.6

Comfort

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
467 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews

Food

8.0

Crew

9.6

Comfort

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

    Located just 4.6 mi from the city center, Sydney Kingsford Smith is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Melbourne from Sydney. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 191 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $104. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $111, and Qantas Airways, from $197. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $51. Virgin Australia flights start at $54 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $112 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

    Consider Qatar Airways (77%), United Airlines (75%) or British Airways (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is generally $196, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $56. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $58 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne 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 Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$67Average$122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$114Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
RexCheapest$128Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$187Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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