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Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney from $66

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Sydney departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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16:35 - 18:00AVV-SYD
1h 25mdirect
21:20 - 22:50SYD-AVV
1h 30mdirect
$116Jetstar
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Sun, 9 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
06:00 - 07:25AVV-SYD
1h 25mdirect
21:20 - 22:50SYD-AVV
1h 30mdirect
$117Jetstar
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Thu, 30 May - Mon, 3 Jun
14:55 - 16:15AVV-SYD
1h 20mdirect
21:20 - 22:50SYD-AVV
1h 30mdirect
$119Jetstar
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Wed, 29 May - Tue, 11 Jun
16:35 - 18:00AVV-SYD
1h 25mdirect
14:25 - 16:00SYD-AVV
1h 35mdirect
$120Jetstar
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Sat, 1 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
20:00 - 21:25MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
19:30 - 21:05SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
$183Virgin Australia
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Mon, 6 May - Thu, 16 May
18:45 - 20:10MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
17:30 - 19:05SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
Wed, 29 May - Tue, 18 Jun
15:25 - 16:50MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
16:45 - 18:20SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
Thu, 30 May - Tue, 18 Jun
20:00 - 21:30MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
07:00 - 08:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
$242Rex
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Tue, 7 May - Thu, 9 May
07:00 - 08:30MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
20:00 - 21:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
$243Rex
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Tue, 18 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun
06:30 - 07:55MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
07:00 - 08:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
$291Virgin Australia
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Thu, 16 May - Sun, 19 May

Flights from Melbourne to Sydney - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Sydney flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Melbourne to Sydney.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Sydney cost $49 and was between Melbourne Avalon Airport and Sydney. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $79.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Sydney?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Sydney on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne to Sydney. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to Sydney is August, where tickets cost $169 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is $342 and $273 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne to Sydney, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Melbourne to Sydney found on KAYAK was with Jetstar for $66. Jetstar proposed a return connection from $116 and Virgin Australia from $183.

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne and Sydney?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne to Sydney.
There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Sydney. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Rex and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $103 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Melbourne and Sydney per day?

Each day, there are between 81 and 132 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne and land in Sydney, with an average flight time of 1h 25m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 805 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne and Sydney?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Sydney take?

Flying between Sydney and Melbourne will take minimum 1h 20m and will require at least one stop.

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Cheapest flight

$66
Flight from Melbourne Avalon to Sydney

When to book flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Melbourne to Sydney

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne to Sydney was $43 for a one-way ticket and $75 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Sydney?

    Melbourne is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Sydney. You will leave Melbourne from one of these airports: Melbourne Avalon or Melbourne. You will be arriving at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Sydney?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne and Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Kingsford Smith, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/5Thu
directJetstar
1h 25mAVV-SYD
$66
16/5Thu
directJetstar
1h 25mAVV-SYD
$68
9/5Thu
directJetstar
1h 25mAVV-SYD
$69
6/6Thu
directRex
1h 30mMEL-SYD
$116
9/5Thu
directRex
1h 30mMEL-SYD
$122
23/5Thu
directVirgin Australia
1h 25mMEL-SYD
$126
6/5Mon
directVirgin Australia
1h 25mMEL-SYD
$131
9/7Tue
1 stop
14h 25mMEL-SYD
$177
13/7Sat
directQantas Airways
1h 25mMEL-SYD
$179
11/6Tue
1 stop
14h 25mMEL-SYD
$180

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Sydney that are departing in the next 10 days.
7/5Tue
directJetstar
1h 25mAVV-SYD
14/5Tue
directJetstar
1h 35mSYD-AVV
$122
7/5Tue
directJetstar
1h 20mAVV-SYD
8/5Wed
directJetstar
1h 35mSYD-AVV
$134
6/5Mon
directVirgin Australia
1h 25mMEL-SYD
16/5Thu
directVirgin Australia
1h 35mSYD-MEL
$183
3/5Fri
direct
1h 25mMEL-SYD
12/5Sun
direct
1h 40mSYD-MEL
$242
3/5Fri
direct
1h 30mMEL-SYD
4/5Sat
direct
1h 35mSYD-MEL
$271
3/5Fri
directVirgin Australia
1h 25mMEL-SYD
5/5Sun
directVirgin Australia
1h 35mSYD-MEL
$280
3/5Fri
directRex
1h 30mMEL-SYD
3/5Fri
directRex
1h 35mSYD-MEL
$287
4/5Sat
directRex
1h 30mMEL-SYD
6/5Mon
directRex
1h 35mSYD-MEL
$294
3/5Fri
directQantas Airways
1h 25mMEL-SYD
5/5Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
4h 35mSYD-MEL
$508
3/5Fri
directQantas Airways
1h 25mMEL-SYD
5/5Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
4h 35mSYD-MEL
$510

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