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Cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne from $50

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Best price found

$50

Fastest flight time

1h 30m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Melbourne

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Melbourne from Sydney in the past 72 hours is $50. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $113.
The fastest flight from Sydney to Melbourne takes 1h 30m
Direct flights go from Sydney to Melbourne every day.
There are 2 airports near Melbourne: Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne (MEL)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Melbourne

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

August. The cheapest time of year to fly to Melbourne from Sydney is August. The most expensive is December.

What is the cheapest day to depart Sydney for Melbourne?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Tuesday. The most expensive is usually Friday.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

In the evening. Sydney to Melbourne flights are approximately 21% more expensive in the afternoon than in the evening

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne from Sydney?

Jetstar. Jetstar, Qantas Airways, and Rex are the most popular carriers operating from Sydney to Melbourne

What is the cheapest Sydney to Melbourne flight route?

Sydney Kingsford Smith - Melbourne Avalon. Fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne Avalon for the best Sydney - Melbourne flight prices

How far in advance should you book Sydney to Melbourne flights?

58 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Sydney to Melbourne is approximately 58 days to departure

How many flights depart from Sydney to Melbourne on average per day?

As of March 2024, 236 flights take off from Sydney and land in Melbourne each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 07:00, with 47% of daily flights taking off at midday.

How many flights depart from Sydney to Melbourne on average per week?

The number of flights available between Sydney and Melbourne is 1,656 per week as of March 2024. The most frequent departure day is Friday, with 18% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

Can stopping save me money on Sydney to Melbourne flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Sydney to Melbourne.

If you are looking to fly from Sydney to Melbourne, you are most likely going to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne Airport, the most popular airports on that route. When booking your trip to Melbourne, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly out of. The nearest airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is Newcastle Williamtown Airport which is located in Newcastle. If you are looking for an alternate airport to fly into near Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Avalon Airport is a great option and is located in Melbourne. The least expensive flight option from Sydney to Melbourne will typically be SYD — MEL during the month of March with an average price of $102 RT.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)$102
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Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV)$102
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Newcastle Williamtown Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)$151
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Newcastle Williamtown Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV)$503
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Easily compare return flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Below you can see the best fares for your return flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne by changing tabs
Jetstar
8 May
SYD18:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
AVV20:15Melbourne Avalon
9 May
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
1h 25m
SYD07:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
Virgin Australia
30 Apr
SYD07:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL09:20Melbourne
1 May
MEL20:30Melbourne
1h 25m
SYD21:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
Jetstar
16 Apr
SYD21:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 30m
AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon
23 Apr
AVV20:50Melbourne Avalon
1h 20m
SYD22:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines
11 Apr
SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL08:35Melbourne
15 Apr
MEL08:45Melbourne
1h 30m
SYD10:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
Rex
7 May
SYD09:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL11:00Melbourne
9 May
MEL16:00Melbourne
1h 30m
SYD17:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
Jetstar
7 May
SYD21:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 30m
AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon
8 May
AVV16:35Melbourne Avalon
1h 25m
SYD18:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Sydney to Melbourne

If you're looking for one-way flights from Sydney to Melbourne, view some of our deals below provided by Jetstar and Rex
Jetstar
1 May
SYD14:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
AVV16:00Melbourne Avalon
Jetstar
17 Apr
SYD21:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 30m
AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon
Rex
27 Mar
SYD09:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL11:00Melbourne

Search last-minute flights to Melbourne from Sydney

Find and compare return flight prices for your last-minute flight from Sydney to Melbourne
Jetstar
27 Mar
SYD08:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
AVV09:45Melbourne Avalon
10 Apr
AVV20:50Melbourne Avalon
1h 20m
SYD22:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines
27 Mar
SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL08:35Melbourne
2 Apr
MEL20:30Melbourne
1h 25m
SYD21:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
Rex
25 Mar
SYD18:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL19:35Melbourne
29 Mar
MEL20:00Melbourne
1h 30m
SYD21:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
Jetstar
27 Mar
SYD06:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL08:00Melbourne
3 Apr
MEL20:50Melbourne
1h 30m
SYD22:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
Virgin Australia
28 Mar
SYD06:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL07:35Melbourne
2 Apr
MEL20:30Melbourne
1h 25m
SYD21:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
Jetstar
25 Mar
SYD06:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
AVV07:35Melbourne Avalon
3 Apr
AVV20:50Melbourne Avalon
1h 20m
SYD22:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

Best airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne

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JetstarPriceFrom $107Free cancellationRating
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740 reviews
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RexPriceFrom $133Free cancellationRating
8.9
24 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $158Free cancellationRating
7.7
1,071 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $158Free cancellationRating
7.7
745 reviews
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Qantas Airways flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Sydney to Melbourne flight tickets
Qantas Airways
11 Apr
SYD08:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL10:05Melbourne
12 Apr
MEL05:45Melbourne
1h 25m
SYD07:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways
28 Mar
SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL08:35Melbourne
31 Mar
MEL08:00Melbourne
1h 25m
SYD09:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways
28 Mar
SYD10:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL12:05Melbourne
1 Apr
MEL07:05Melbourne
3h 00m
1 stop
SYD10:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Sydney to Melbourne flight tickets
Virgin Australia
30 Apr
SYD07:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL09:20Melbourne
1 May
MEL20:30Melbourne
1h 25m
SYD21:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
Virgin Australia
20 Apr
SYD07:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL09:05Melbourne
21 Apr
MEL08:00Melbourne
1h 25m
SYD09:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
Virgin Australia
10 May
SYD15:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
4h 30m
1 stop
MEL19:50Melbourne
12 May
MEL18:30Melbourne
1h 25m
SYD19:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne by plane?

    A flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne will travel around 711.8 km. Flights usually cover this in 1h 30m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne?

    Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.


What are the airports for flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

The main airport in Sydney is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. It is a hub for the following airlines: Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar. It’s the busiest airport in Australia and serves 90 domestic and international destinations. The primary airport at Melbourne is Tullamarine Airport – the second busiest airport in Australia. It handles most domestic destinations in the continent. Another airport at Melbourne also serves this route – Avalon Airport, but it doesn’t offer flights as frequently as Tullamarine Airport. Those three airports serve the route from Sydney to Melbourne and offer several flights every day, with an average of 37 flights per day between the two cities.

Do any airlines fly direct from Sydney to Melbourne?

Fortunately, due to the short distance to Melbourne from Sydney, there are many direct flights offered every single day. Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flies directly to Avalon Airport with Jetstar. The airport at Sydney also flies directly to Tullamarine Airport with Virgin Australia and Regional Express. All those flights take around one hour and 35 minutes. Due to the short distance between both cities, non-direct flights in this route are not possible.

What are good stopover options on the way from Sydney to Melbourne?

If you are looking to book a flight to Melbourne from Sydney, but have some time on your hands and want to explore something different, there’s a few options here for you to explore. You can take a re-route through Gold Coast Airport, located south of Brisbane. While you’re there, you can easily explore the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – it’s most popular tourist destination. Another stopover option is going through Adelaide. While spending time there, you can visit renowned art museums, see expansive collections of Indigenous art and natural history.


Do you need a visa or a passport to fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

You do need a passport to board a domestic flight in Australia. Make sure your documents are all valid, have at least three months validity on them and keep some scans of them on you just in case of emergencies. Thursday is the busiest day to fly between the two cities, so keep that in mind in case you are wanting to book a more quiet and less popular flight. You would only need to present your visa if you are an international traveller flying around Australia. You can get to Sydney Airport by taxi, shuttle, bus or train, and it takes just a few minutes to get into the airport. Arriving at Melbourne is also pretty straightforward as both airports are served by extensive public transport in and out of the city.


Alternative routes for Sydney to Melbourne

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
Newcastle to Melbourne Flights
Fastest flight time1h 35m
Cheapest price$151
Sydney to Mildura Flights
Fastest flight time2h 15m
Cheapest price$590
Ballina to Melbourne Flights
Fastest flight time2h 15m
Cheapest price$198
Wagga Wagga to Melbourne Flights
Fastest flight time1h 10m
Cheapest price$456
Port Macquarie to Melbourne Flights
Fastest flight time1h 55m
Cheapest price$453
Coffs Harbour to Melbourne Flights
Fastest flight time6h 00m
Cheapest price$436
Dubbo to Melbourne Flights
Fastest flight time1h 55m
Cheapest price$620

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Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Sydney to Melbourne?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from Sydney to Melbourne for you.

Can I find flights from Sydney to Melbourne with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Melbourne from Sydney with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

Once you have performed a search for Sydney to Melbourne flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Melbourne, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Melbourne from Sydney and alert you when they change.


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