Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney from £49
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 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SYD
23 Jan — 30 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in May or February, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 December 2025.
Thu 25/1207:05MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Wed 31/1221:15SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 23/12£124
Wed 24/1220:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sun 28/1206:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 23/12£175
Wed 24/1218:55MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Fri 26/1210:50SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 22/12£180
Thu 25/1213:05MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/106:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12£209
Sun 28/1217:30MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1222:10SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12£216
Wed 24/1218:30MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Sun 28/1219:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/12£223
Wed 24/1220:20MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/108:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12£233
Wed 31/1219:20MEL - SYD
1 stop15h 30mVirgin Australia
Thu 1/121:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/12£236
Wed 31/1216:10MEL - SYD
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/106:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12£241
Wed 31/1216:30MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/106:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12£243
Wed 31/1217:50MEL - SYD
1 stop14h 45mJetstar
Fri 2/122:10SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 23/12£247
Best flights from Melbourne to Sydney
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 24 December 2025.
Sun 11/106:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Sun 11/122:10SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 23/12£103
Thu 29/107:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Sun 1/221:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/12£118
Mon 12/107:45MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 13/106:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/12£173
Sat 24/120:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/107:45SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12£185
Tue 2/614:30MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 4/607:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/12£150
Wed 7/106:30MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 10/106:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/12£173
Thu 5/212:30MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 9/214:45SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/12£180
Thu 5/215:20MEL - SYD
1 stop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/221:15SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12£227
Thu 2/421:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Thu 9/407:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/12£188
Fri 23/106:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 27/118:25SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/12£188
Mon 19/115:20MEL - SYD
1 stop3h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 26/122:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/12£214
Direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Sydney based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 24 December 2025.
Thu 5/207:05MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Thu 12/206:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 22/12£79
Wed 4/206:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Mon 9/206:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 23/12£81
Tue 6/120:25MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Sat 10/106:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 22/12£98
Sun 11/106:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Sun 11/122:10SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 23/12£103
Thu 29/107:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Sun 1/221:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/12£118
Thu 5/207:30MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 9/206:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/12£126
Fri 23/106:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Mon 26/106:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 22/12£127
Sat 3/107:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/106:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12£143
Sat 3/107:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/117:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12£144
Sat 3/106:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Fri 9/106:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 22/12£146
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney. Data last updated 24 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 25/1207:05MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Wed 31/1221:15SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 23/12£124
Thu 1/106:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Thu 1/117:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 21/12£167
Fri 2/118:30MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/107:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12£159
Sat 3/107:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/106:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12£143
Sat 3/107:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/117:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12£144
Sat 3/106:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Fri 9/106:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 22/12£146
Tue 6/120:25MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Sat 10/106:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 22/12£98
Sun 11/106:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Sun 11/122:10SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 23/12£103
Fri 23/106:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Mon 26/106:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 22/12£127
Fri 23/106:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Sun 25/109:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/12£150
Thu 29/107:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Sun 1/221:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/12£118
One-way flights from Melbourne to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 24 December 2025.
Sat 21/206:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 22/12£49
Wed 28/106:45MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 22/12£50
Mon 19/106:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 23/12£56
Mon 19/107:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/12£59
Fri 30/107:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/12£60
Mon 2/220:25MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 24/12£62
Fri 20/318:30MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/12£67
Sat 14/316:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/12£67
Sat 24/108:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/12£73
Thu 1/106:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 22/12£76
Tue 20/121:10MEL - SYD
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Deal found 23/12£77
Wed 21/121:10MEL - SYD
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Deal found 22/12£78
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). 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 24 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Sydney that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 24 December 2025.
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Melbourne
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Sydney
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneSydney
MEL - SYD
MELSYD
Melbourne
Sun 11/1
06:00-07:30
Nonstop1h 30m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 11/1
22:10-23:40
Nonstop1h 30m
£103
MelbourneSydney
MEL - SYD
MELSYD
Melbourne
Thu 29/1
07:15-08:40
Nonstop1h 25m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 1/2
21:30-23:05
Nonstop1h 35m
£118
MelbourneSydney
MEL - SYD
MELSYD
Melbourne
Tue 2/6
14:30-15:55
Nonstop1h 25m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 4/6
07:30-09:05
Nonstop1h 35m
£150
MelbourneSydney
MEL - SYD
MELSYD
Melbourne
Mon 12/1
07:45-09:20
Nonstop1h 35m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 13/1
06:30-08:05
Nonstop1h 35m
£173
MelbourneSydney
MEL - SYD
MELSYD
Melbourne
Wed 7/1
06:30-08:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 10/1
06:30-08:05
Nonstop1h 35m
£173
MelbourneSydney
MEL - SYD
MELSYD
Melbourne
Thu 5/2
12:30-13:55
Nonstop1h 25m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 9/2
14:45-16:20
Nonstop1h 35m
£180
MelbourneSydney
MEL - SYD
MELSYD
Melbourne
Sat 24/1
20:00-21:30
Nonstop1h 30m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 27/1
07:45-09:20
Nonstop1h 35m
£185
MelbourneSydney
MEL - SYD
MELSYD
Melbourne
Thu 2/4
21:00-22:25
Nonstop1h 25m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 9/4
07:00-08:35
Nonstop1h 35m
£188
MelbourneSydney
MEL - SYD
MELSYD
Melbourne
Fri 23/1
06:00-07:30
Nonstop1h 30m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 27/1
18:25-20:00
Nonstop1h 35m
£188
MelbourneSydney
MEL - SYD
MELSYD
Melbourne
Mon 19/1
15:20-19:10
1 stop3h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 26/1
22:00-23:35
Nonstop1h 35m
£214
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.
Booking 36 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney (average of £26). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of £63). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 December 2025.
Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney by exploring options for tickets at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 20 December 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Sydney flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Sydney. 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 24 December 2025.
The most flights from MEL to SYD are scheduled on a Tuesday (231 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (117 on average).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Sydney delayed?
About 19% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 89 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Sydney flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Sydney flights?
Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 24 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, such as Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Sydney. 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 into for flights to Sydney from Melbourne?
Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 4.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Sydney. 3 airlines have flights to Kingsford Smith from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 174 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
For as low as £118, Virgin Australia can have you in Sydney from Melbourne Airport in 1h 25m. Melbourne Airport and Sydney are separated by a distance of 438 mi. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney round-trip?
Jetstar, at £54, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Sydney.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Jetstar is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £28. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Sydney for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
Consider Bangkok Airways (87%), Malaysia Airlines (82%) or British Airways (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
The cheapest flight price from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is £43. On average you can expect to pay £105. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for £47.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney (average of £26). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of £63). 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.
Explore flights to Sydney departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 24 December 2025.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Sydney. 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 24 December 2025.
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