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Jetstar Logo
16:40 - 18:15SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
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20:50 - 22:15MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
£83Jetstar
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Sat, 18 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
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06:55 - 08:35SYD-MEL
1h 40mdirect
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18:55 - 20:20MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
£87Jetstar
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Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:55 - 08:35SYD-MEL
1h 40mdirect
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20:50 - 22:15MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
£89Jetstar
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Sun, 19 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
Jetstar Logo
07:00 - 08:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:20 - 21:50MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
£90Jetstar
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Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:40SYD-MEL
1h 40mdirect
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19:15 - 20:40MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
£92Jetstar
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Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:40SYD-MEL
1h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:45 - 08:15MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
£93Jetstar
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Mon, 22 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
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06:00 - 07:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
Logo
06:30 - 07:55MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
£109
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Tue, 28 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
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06:00 - 07:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
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05:30 - 06:55MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
£130Virgin Australia
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Thu, 6 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
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19:30 - 21:05SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
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10:00 - 11:25MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
£136Virgin Australia
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Fri, 21 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
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07:45 - 09:20SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
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19:00 - 20:25MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
£145Virgin Australia
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Thu, 16 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct

Jetstar flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

Our best Jetstar deals on Sydney to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Jetstar
18 Oct
SYD16:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL18:15Melbourne
28 Oct
MEL20:50Melbourne
1h 25m
SYD22:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
£83
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Jetstar
15 Oct
SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 40m
MEL08:35Melbourne
15 Oct
MEL18:55Melbourne
1h 25m
SYD20:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
£87
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Jetstar
21 Sept
SYD06:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 40m
MEL07:40Melbourne
24 Sept
MEL06:45Melbourne
1h 30m
SYD08:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
£88
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Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Sydney to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Virgin Australia
6 Nov
SYD06:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL07:35Melbourne
10 Nov
MEL05:30Melbourne
1h 25m
SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
£130
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Virgin Australia
21 Nov
SYD19:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL21:05Melbourne
24 Nov
MEL10:00Melbourne
1h 25m
SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
£136
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Virgin Australia
16 Oct
SYD07:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL09:20Melbourne
19 Oct
MEL19:00Melbourne
1h 25m
SYD20:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
£145
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport 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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
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SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/10

16:40-18:15

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

20:50-22:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£83

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

06:55-08:35

Nonstop1h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

18:55-20:20

Nonstop1h 25m

£87

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/10

06:55-08:35

Nonstop1h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

20:50-22:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£89

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

07:00-08:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

20:20-21:50

Nonstop1h 30m

£90

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

06:00-07:40

Nonstop1h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

19:15-20:40

Nonstop1h 25m

£92

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/9

06:00-07:40

Nonstop1h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 25/9

06:45-08:15

Nonstop1h 30m

£93

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/10

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

06:30-07:55

Nonstop1h 25m

£109

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

05:30-06:55

Nonstop1h 25m

£130

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/11

19:30-21:05

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 24/11

10:00-11:25

Nonstop1h 25m

£136

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/10

07:45-09:20

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 19/10

19:00-20:25

Nonstop1h 25m

£145

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sydney and Melbourne Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport from Sydney is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around £75, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Melbourne Airport in February, then you should wait until May to fly from Sydney, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £75.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Airport?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne Airport from Sydney is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as £121. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne Airport on Wednesday is £179.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Airport?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in the morning for as low as £122. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights to Melbourne Airport are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of £144. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around £95 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne Airport from Sydney for as low as £75 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Sydney to Melbourne Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Sydney to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 0% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Sydney to Melbourne Airport (SYD to MEL) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

Best price found

£58

Fastest flight time

1h 30m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Melbourne Airport from Sydney in the past 72 hours is £58. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Melbourne Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £128.
The fastest flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport takes 1h 30m
Direct flights go from Sydney to Melbourne Airport every day.
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  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne by plane?

    The distance between Sydney Kingsford Smith and Melbourne is about 442.3 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 1h 30m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

  • What is the most popular airline from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Best airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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JetstarPriceFrom £55Free CancellationRating
6.5
474 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom £81Free CancellationRating
7.5
416 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom £100Free CancellationRating
7.5
905 reviews
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  • Virgin Australia Flights From Sydney to Melbourne Airport

    Virgin Australia flies from Sydney to Melbourne Airport around 119 times per week, with 416 momondo users rating the airline 7.5/10. The cheapest Virgin Australia deal from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in the last 72 hours was £110 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of £210 for Virgin Australia flights on this route.

  • Qantas Airways Flights From Sydney to Melbourne Airport

    Another popular option for Sydney to Melbourne Airport flights is Qantas Airways (7.5/10, 905 ratings). Qantas Airways flies from Sydney to Melbourne Airport around 206 times per week, with deals starting from £136 round-trip and rising to an average price of around £260.

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Book flights to Melbourne if you plan to visit one of these locations
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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Melbourne from Sydney.

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