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Cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport 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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MEL
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne are usually found in February or May, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£79

One-way from

£40

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£100

Good round-trip deal

£118 or less

Good one-way deal

£62 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/12-9/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Sydney to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 40m total
  • Sydney to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£12 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne.
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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 17 September 2025.

Tue 9/1207:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Tue 9/1220:20MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 14/9£79
Sun 12/1006:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Wed 15/1006:00MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 16/9£84
Wed 26/1106:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Wed 26/1120:20MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 16/9£86
Wed 15/1008:45SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Wed 15/1020:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 15/9£88
Tue 14/1006:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Tue 21/1020:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 16/9£89
Wed 22/1017:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Fri 24/1018:55MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 14/9£89
Thu 16/1006:50SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Thu 16/1020:50MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 16/9£93
Mon 13/1006:55SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Mon 20/1020:50MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 15/9£95
Fri 24/1018:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Wed 29/1020:50MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 15/9£98
Tue 23/906:30SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Wed 24/908:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 16/9£100
Tue 16/917:00SYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Tue 16/920:15MEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 15/9£104

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Melbourne 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 17 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/1

07:00-08:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

20:50-22:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£79

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/1

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 14/1

19:50-21:20

Nonstop1h 30m

£89

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/10

06:50-08:25

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

20:50-22:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£93

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/10

06:00-07:40

Nonstop1h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

12:25-13:50

Nonstop1h 25m

£93

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

19:45-21:20

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 13/10

20:50-22:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£114

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/10

16:40-18:15

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

20:50-22:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£123

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/10

06:00-07:40

Nonstop1h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 19/10

13:55-15:20

Nonstop1h 25m

£128

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/10

07:00-08:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

20:50-22:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£129

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

18:00-19:40

Nonstop1h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 8/11

14:55-16:20

Nonstop1h 25m

£130

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/11

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

£131

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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 return flight from Sydney to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 30 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). 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 17 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 34% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 14 September 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday 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 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 17 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar 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
416 reviews
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Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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
907 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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 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 4.6 mi from the center of Sydney. There are 243 flights from Kingsford Smith to Melbourne per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Sydney to Melbourne Airport will take you 1h 35m. There are 438 mi between Sydney and Melbourne Airport. All flights are typically 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 £55 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at £81 and £99 round-trip. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport consider choosing British Airways (83%), China Southern (82%) or American Airlines (82%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £49. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Melbourne) can be booked for £43 on average, our data indicates £117 when flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport.

  • 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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). 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 Sydney to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest£55Average£91FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest£81Average£154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£99Average£191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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