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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney from C$ 95

MEL — SYD
24 Nov — 1 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in July or February, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Wed 9/127:20 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 35m
Wed 16/128:10 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 25/10C$ 175
Tue 8/126:45 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 35m
Tue 15/126:30 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 24/10C$ 185
Tue 1/128:50 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 25m
Thu 3/126:30 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 21/10C$ 186
Tue 24/117:20 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 35m
Tue 1/127:00 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 21/10C$ 195
Wed 9/1211:10 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sun 13/126:30 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 21/10C$ 196
Tue 15/126:45 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 35m
Mon 21/126:00 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 24/10C$ 197
Tue 1/128:50 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sun 6/126:00 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 21/10C$ 204
Sat 14/114:45 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 25m
Mon 16/115:00 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 21/10C$ 214
Wed 25/116:00 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 35m
Thu 26/116:00 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 22/10C$ 220
Sun 6/126:45 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sun 13/126:00 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 22/10C$ 223
Tue 3/117:00 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 25m
Thu 17/127:00 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 23/10C$ 224

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney

Round-trip from

C$ 175

One-way from

C$ 95

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 258

Good round-trip deal

C$ 2,160 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 121 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/12-16/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/1-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Cheapest round-trip

MelbourneSydney

MEL Melbourne - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

MELSYD

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

6:45 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 108

MelbourneSydney

MEL Melbourne - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

MELSYD

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

8:45 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 118

MelbourneSydney

MEL Melbourne - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

MELSYD

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

5:25 p.m.-6:50 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 118

MelbourneSydney

MEL Melbourne - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

MELSYD

Melbourne

Thu 31/12

8:20 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 119
Quickest round-trip

MelbourneSydney

MEL Melbourne - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

MELSYD

Melbourne

Thu 19/11

9:00 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 127

MelbourneSydney

MEL Melbourne - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

MELSYD

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

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

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 127

MelbourneSydney

MEL Melbourne - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 20/11

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

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 127

MelbourneSydney

MEL Melbourne - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

MELSYD

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

8:20 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 133

MelbourneSydney

MEL Melbourne - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sun 22/11

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

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 150

MelbourneSydney

MEL Melbourne - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

MELSYD

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

9:00 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 157

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney. 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 Melbourne Airport to Sydney?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney (average of C$ 190). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 265). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 89% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Sydney flights typically cost between C$ 177 and C$ 342 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 175 on Jetstar (9 Dec-16 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, such as Virgin Australia and Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
480 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

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
480 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
480 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

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
574 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
480 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

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

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

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kingsford Smith from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 116 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Sydney airport from Melbourne. It is only a 7.5 km journey from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Sydney’s city centre.

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

    Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways can get you from Melbourne Airport to Sydney in just under 1h 25m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Sydney is about 705 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney round-trip from C$ 138. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Virgin Australia. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    C$ 57 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 C$ 92 and C$ 129, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney consider choosing Bangkok Airways (87%), Japan Airlines (85%) or British Airways (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 67. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for C$ 90 on average, our data indicates C$ 1,182 when flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney.

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

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

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

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

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney (average of C$ 190). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 265). 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 Melbourne to Sydney

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapestC$ 138AverageC$ 232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapestC$ 182AverageC$ 341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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