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Cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport from C$ 81

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 29/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MEL
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne are usually found in May or June, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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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 25 February 2026.

Fri 15/58:45 p.m.
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Mon 18/51:55 p.m.
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/2C$ 143
Wed 1/46:30 a.m.
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 40m
Jetstar
Wed 29/49:25 a.m.
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/2C$ 162
Tue 24/36:30 p.m.
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 40m
Jetstar
Tue 31/37:30 a.m.
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/2C$ 164
Wed 8/46:30 a.m.
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 40m
Jetstar
Wed 15/48:50 p.m.
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/2C$ 167
Sun 5/46:00 a.m.
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 40m
Jetstar
Wed 8/47:15 p.m.
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/2C$ 173
Mon 16/36:00 a.m.
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Mon 16/35:25 p.m.
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/2C$ 181
Wed 25/35:00 p.m.
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 40m
Jetstar
Fri 27/38:50 p.m.
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/2C$ 186
Thu 26/36:00 a.m.
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Fri 27/38:50 p.m.
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/2C$ 188
Mon 23/37:00 a.m.
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Mon 30/38:50 p.m.
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/2C$ 189
Fri 24/46:30 a.m.
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 35m
Virgin Australia
Sun 26/48:30 p.m.
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 24/2C$ 195
Wed 1/46:00 a.m.
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 40m
Jetstar
Sun 5/46:45 a.m.
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/2C$ 196
Thu 9/44:05 p.m.
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Thu 16/42:25 p.m.
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/2C$ 197

Find 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 25 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 143

One-way from

C$ 81

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 180

Good round-trip deal

C$ 263 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 147 or less
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  • 15/5-17/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Sydney to Melbourne
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  • 29/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 40m total
  • Sydney to Melbourne
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/4

6:00 a.m.-7:40 a.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 8/4

6:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 162

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/4

6:30 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

8:50 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 181

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/5

6:00 p.m.-7:35 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

8:00 a.m.-9:25 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 204

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/4

7:30 a.m.-9:05 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

7:30 a.m.-8:55 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 269

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

7:30 a.m.-9:05 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

7:00 p.m.-8:25 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 275

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/3

7:00 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

8:30 a.m.-9:55 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 277

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

6:00 a.m.-7:35 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

6:00 a.m.-7:25 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 288

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/4

7:00 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 359

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

10:00 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 437

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/7

7:10 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop3h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 3/7

9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 643

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

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 20 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is 30 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 Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 77). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 106). 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 25 February 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 51% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

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 25 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Sydney to Melbourne Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
525 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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?

    If you book a flight to Melbourne from Sydney, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney. There are 228 flights from Kingsford Smith to Melbourne per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

    Jetstar and Virgin Australia can get you from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in just under 1h 35m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 705 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 103 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at C$ 160. Jetstar is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 57. Users have also found prices from C$ 95 and C$ 119 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from Sydney, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: British Airways (84%), ANA (84%), Air India( 83%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport? While on average our users pay C$ 275, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 101. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Melbourne), is priced around C$ 79.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 77). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 106). 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 2 airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapestC$ 103AverageC$ 166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapestC$ 160AverageC$ 317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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