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Cheapest return fare
$134
Typical prices: $141-$225
Jetstar
Wed 5/8Thu 6/8
SYD - AVV • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$78
Typical prices: $101-$171
Jetstar
Wed 22/7
SYD - AVV • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Melbourne (SYD-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Melbourne 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne

Wed, 5 Aug - Thu, 6 Aug
Jetstar Logo
12:35 - 14:10
SYD
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AVV
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:20
AVV
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SYD
1h 20mdirect
$134Jetstar
Fri, 24 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul
Jetstar Logo
21:20 - 22:50
SYD
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AVV
1h 30mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:20
AVV
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SYD
1h 20mdirect
$135Jetstar
Thu, 30 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
Jetstar Logo
08:10 - 09:45
SYD
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AVV
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:20
AVV
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SYD
1h 20mdirect
$137Jetstar
Sat, 25 Jul - Sat, 15 Aug
Jetstar Logo
21:20 - 22:50
SYD
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AVV
1h 30mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:20
AVV
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SYD
1h 20mdirect
$138Jetstar
Tue, 21 Jul - Wed, 22 Jul
Jetstar Logo
14:30 - 16:05
SYD
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AVV
1h 35mdirect
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20:55 - 22:20
AVV
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
$140Jetstar
Fri, 24 Jul - Mon, 10 Aug
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21:20 - 22:50
SYD
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AVV
1h 30mdirect
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20:55 - 22:20
AVV
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
$141Jetstar
Thu, 30 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
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08:10 - 09:45
SYD
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AVV
1h 35mdirect
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06:00 - 07:20
AVV
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SYD
1h 20mdirect
$143Jetstar
Thu, 30 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
Jetstar Logo
08:10 - 09:45
SYD
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AVV
1h 35mdirect
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06:00 - 07:20
AVV
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SYD
1h 20mdirect
$144Jetstar
Thu, 30 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
Jetstar Logo
08:10 - 09:45
SYD
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AVV
1h 35mdirect
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06:00 - 07:20
AVV
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SYD
1h 20mdirect
$146Jetstar
Thu, 30 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
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08:10 - 09:45
SYD
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AVV
1h 35mdirect
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06:00 - 07:20
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SYD
1h 20mdirect
$147Jetstar
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Melbourne flights

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

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne departing in August.

What is the cheapest Sydney to Melbourne flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Sydney to Melbourne costs $82 on the route between Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 60% cheaper than other Sydney-Melbourne routes. The most popular route is between Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne Airport (MEL).

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Sydney to Melbourne, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sydney, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Melbourne, 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 Sydney to Melbourne is August, where tickets cost $173 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $255 and $252 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Melbourne, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$78
Flight from Sydney to Melbourne Avalon

When to book flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Melbourne

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne was $78 for a one-way ticket and $134 for a return.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

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

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

    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 Sydney to Melbourne.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Sydney 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 Sydney to Melbourne?

    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 Melbourne with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

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

    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 Melbourne from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne?

 
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Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne

Monday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 463 reviews
8.2Crew
7.8Boarding
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
7.5Comfort
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There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

10.0 ExcellentSheila, Apr 2026
SYD - MEL
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There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good. If coffee and tea were free, then why not a soda or juice as well, its not like its an alcoholic drink.

Toasties not available (only GF option). Hot drinks not able to be served No usb charging port

Virgin flights are always on time, check in is always smooth with helpful staff. The air crew are friendly and helpful. Luggage comes out quickly and in good shape. We didn't have food or entertainment, it was only a short flight, so I can't comment on those.

my flight was Delayed 3 x and no reason was provided

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

Too many passengers are bringing on too many large items as part of carry on baggage where it should be checked in. This is not the fault of Qantas but the stupid mindset passengers have now about trying to bring anything and everything on as carry on luggage where it should be checked in.

I have never had a problem with flying Qantas, so this flight was the same as any other.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

Delayed 50 mins. Check in was excellent, boarding was good, everything else was OK and perfectly acceptable for a budget airline. Price was excellent. I noticed this airline had two other flights to our destination cancelled so not very reliable.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

Plane was delayed both on arrival to Sydney and departure. We boarded the plane while it was in the process of being refuelled, which I am certain is against CASA regulations. Comfort for anyone over 6 foot is non existent.

Online checkin was a nightmare. They kept popping me into Chinese language site which I can't understand.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

Worst experience ever flying Melbourne to Phuket. 5 hours delayed! Didn’t land till 1am in the morning. Staff were rude and unhelpful

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