Cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney

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Cheap Melbourne - Sydney flight offers

Find cheap flight tickets and last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney

Jetstar Airways
Thu, 06/08 (MEL) Melbourne -> (SYD) Sydney
Direct
Jetstar Airways
Sun, 09/08 (SYD) Sydney -> (MEL) Melbourne
Direct
Price found 7 days ago
from £85
Jetstar Airways
Fri, 26/03 (MEL) Melbourne -> (SYD) Sydney
Direct
Jetstar Airways
Tue, 30/03 (SYD) Sydney -> (MEL) Melbourne
Direct
Price found 15 days ago
from £94
Jetstar Airways
Thu, 06/08 (MEL) Melbourne -> (SYD) Sydney
Direct
Jetstar Airways
Sun, 09/08 (SYD) Sydney -> (MEL) Melbourne
Direct
Price found 7 days ago
from £85
Jetstar Airways
Fri, 26/03 (MEL) Melbourne -> (SYD) Sydney
Direct
Jetstar Airways
Tue, 30/03 (SYD) Sydney -> (MEL) Melbourne
Direct
Price found 15 days ago
from £94

Info about flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Some useful info about flights from Melbourne to Sydney to help you plan your next trip

Average flight duration 1h 23m
Cheapest month October
Average number of flights per week 44
First flight time 05:30
Last flight time 23:55
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Top airlines on the route Melbourne - Sydney

Airlines providing flights to Sydney from Melbourne

Jetstar Airways
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia

How to estimate the price of a flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

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Airport options between Melbourne and Sydney

Even for routes around 438 mi, using different airports might affect flight cost and travel time.

  • Airports in Melbourne: You can fly from 2 airports in Melbourne - Avalon, Essendon.
  • Airports in Sydney: Sydney - Kingsford Smith is the only functioning airport.

Checking the average travel time to the airport can help you plan better. For some routes, changing your arrival or departure airport might also affect the price.

Flights from Melbourne - Tullamarine to Sydney - Kingsford Smith

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Other popular destinations

Exploring options in Australia? These cities are trending: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Sydney.

How much does an airline ticket from Melbourne to Sydney cost?

Flight prices can vary a lot depending on the period and destination. At the moment, this information is not available for flights from Melbourne to Sydney.

How far is Melbourne from Sydney?

Melbourne is about 438 mi from Sydney.

What are the airports in Sydney?

Sydney has one airport: Sydney - Kingsford Smith.

What are the airports in Melbourne?

Melbourne has 2 airports: Avalon, Essendon.

What are the most popular cities in Australia?

The most popular cities in Australia according to our users' searches are: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney.

When should I book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

The best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney is 4 months in advance, while the worst time is 48 weeks in advance.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Sydney?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Sydney is October.

What is the most expensive month to fly from Melbourne to Sydney?

The most expensive month to fly from Melbourne to Sydney is May.

What is the best day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Sydney?

For flights from Melbourne to Sydney Monday is on average the cheapest day to fly, while Monday is the most expensive day to fly.