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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney from £40

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.
MEL — SYD
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£79

One-way from

£40

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£98

Good round-trip deal

£118 or less

Good one-way deal

£64 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/12-16/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£7 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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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 12 September 2025.

Tue 9/1220:50MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 16/1206:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 10/9£79
Thu 16/1006:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sun 19/1006:55SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 10/9£83
Wed 8/1018:55MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sun 19/1006:55SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 10/9£84
Wed 15/1006:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 15/1016:40SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 10/9£87
Sun 19/1006:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 22/1017:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 11/9£89
Wed 8/1017:30MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Sun 12/1006:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 11/9£90
Tue 16/920:50MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 23/906:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 11/9£93
Wed 8/1006:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 8/1017:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 12/9£95
Sat 11/1019:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Mon 13/1018:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 9/9£97
Tue 16/912:50MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 16/917:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 12/9£98
Sun 19/1006:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sun 19/1008:50SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 12/9£99

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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 12 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney that are best for you.

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MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

06:45-08:10

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

16:05-17:40

Nonstop1h 35m

£88

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sun 19/10

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/10

17:00-18:35

Nonstop1h 35m

£89

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Wed 21/1

19:50-21:20

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/1

22:00-23:30

Nonstop1h 30m

£89

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

12:15-13:45

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

20:25-22:05

Nonstop1h 40m

£123

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sat 29/11

18:55-20:25

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/12

06:30-08:05

Nonstop1h 35m

£126

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Mon 22/9

17:15-18:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/9

20:30-22:05

Nonstop1h 35m

£142

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 26/9

20:50-22:15

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/9

06:00-07:40

Nonstop1h 40m

£144

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sun 28/9

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/9

06:30-08:10

Nonstop1h 40m

£147

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sat 27/9

17:30-19:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/10

06:30-08:10

Nonstop1h 40m

£167

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

19:00-20:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

14:00-15:35

Nonstop1h 35m

£170

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 28 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney (average of £985). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,725). 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 12 September 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% 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 7 September 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. Sunday 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?

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 12 September 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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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 271 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

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

    For as low as £88, Jetstar 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 Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Jetstar is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Consider British Airways (78%), Emirates (73%) or IndiGo (73%) 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 £138. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for £47.

  • 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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney (average of £985). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,725). 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Sydney

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JetstarCheapest£54Average£89FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest£80Average£145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£133Average£168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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