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$51+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)

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 12/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SYD
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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The best prices from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in August or May, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). 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 July 25, 2024.

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December

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August

Round-trip from

$104
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One-way from

$51
(mytrip.com)
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 40% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, book at least 44 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 49% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $124 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $182.

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

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Sydney from Melbourne Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $129 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $67. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to SYD?

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Melbourne to Sydney flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Sydney specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Melbourne to Sydney in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/227:30 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Thu 8/296:55 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 7/25$104
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/37:15 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sun 8/46:00 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 7/25$105
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/18:15 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sun 8/46:00 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 7/24$108
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/38:15 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 8/67:55 pmSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 7/24$111
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/248:50 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Fri 8/306:00 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 7/24$112
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/317:30 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Thu 8/16:55 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 7/24$115
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/317:30 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Wed 7/315:00 pmSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 7/24$116
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/134:15 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Thu 8/157:55 pmSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 7/25$117
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/308:00 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Sun 9/17:00 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/24$118

Melbourne to Sydney 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Sydney in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Melbourne to Sydney in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/227:30 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Thu 8/296:55 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 7/25$104
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/38:50 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Sun 8/46:00 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 7/24$105
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/18:15 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sun 8/46:00 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 7/24$108
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/38:50 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Tue 8/65:00 pmSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 7/24$111
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/248:15 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Fri 8/306:00 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 7/24$112
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/231:00 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Sun 10/274:30 pmSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/25$113
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/188:30 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Tue 10/227:30 pmSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/24$114
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/317:30 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Thu 8/16:55 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 7/24$115
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/317:30 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Wed 7/315:00 pmSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 7/24$116

Melbourne to Sydney flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Melbourne to Sydney for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Melbourne to Sydney. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/317:30 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Sun 8/46:00 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 7/25$105
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/18:15 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sun 8/46:00 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 7/25$112
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/37:15 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 8/65:00 pmSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 7/25$120
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/18:15 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Fri 8/25:40 pmSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 7/25$153
This Rex deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Rex is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/18:00 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mRex
Mon 8/57:00 pmSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mRex
Deal found 7/24$160
This Rex deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Rex is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/27:00 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mRex
Sun 8/49:25 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mRex
Deal found 7/25$174
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/36:30 amMEL - SYD
1 stop7h 45mJetstar
Sun 8/46:00 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 7/25$253
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/38:30 amMEL - SYD
1 stop9h 05mVirgin Australia
Tue 8/69:00 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/25$256
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/18:10 pmMEL - SYD
1 stop11h 15mJetstar
Sun 8/46:00 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 7/25$267

One-way flights to Sydney from Melbourne

Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Melbourne to Sydney, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Sydney instead should update the search form at the top of page.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/181:15 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 7/25$51
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/18:15 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 7/25$53
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/207:25 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 7/25$54
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/316:00 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 7/24$55
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/296:00 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 7/24$56
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2010:00 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/24$57
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/317:30 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 7/25$58
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/206:15 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/25$59
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/219:25 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 7/25$61

Find flights from Melbourne to Sydney within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Sydney 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$104 - $171

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneSydney Kingsford Smith

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Thu 8/22

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/29

Nonstop1h 40m

$104

MelbourneSydney Kingsford Smith

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sat 8/10

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/20

Nonstop1h 35m

$105

MelbourneSydney Kingsford Smith

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Thu 8/22

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/29

Nonstop1h 40m

$108

MelbourneSydney Kingsford Smith

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Wed 10/23

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/27

Nonstop1h 35m

$113

MelbourneSydney Kingsford Smith

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 10/18

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/22

Nonstop1h 35m

$114

MelbourneSydney Kingsford Smith

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 8/30

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/1

Nonstop1h 35m

$118

MelbourneSydney Kingsford Smith

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 9/27

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/29

Nonstop1h 40m

$131

MelbourneSydney Kingsford Smith

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Thu 8/15

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/19

Nonstop1h 35m

$159

MelbourneSydney Kingsford Smith

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Fri 10/25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/28

Nonstop1h 35m

$171

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Sydney. Price data was last updated on July 23, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Melbourne to Sydney. Price data was last updated on July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Sydney flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sydney from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Temperature and rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SYD

Temperature

51.8 - 71.6 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated July 25, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Melbourne to Sydney to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Rex
9.5
Wonderful
26 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

9.2

Food

7.8

Overall

9.5

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Rex
9.5
Wonderful
26 reviews
Rex
9.5
Wonderful
26 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

9.2

Food

7.8

Overall

9.5

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Garuda Indonesia
7.8
Good
102 reviews
Rex
9.5
Wonderful
26 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

9.2

Food

7.8

Overall

9.5

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Virgin Australia
7.7
Good
551 reviews
Rex
9.5
Wonderful
26 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

9.2

Food

7.8

Overall

9.5

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
902 reviews
Rex
9.5
Wonderful
26 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

9.2

Food

7.8

Overall

9.5

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Jetstar
6.7
Okay
593 reviews
Rex
9.5
Wonderful
26 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

9.2

Food

7.8

Overall

9.5

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Sydney. 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 into for flights to Sydney from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Sydney, you will be flying into Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 4.6 mi from the center of the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 242 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 5 airlines have flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $104, but on average you can expect to pay $118.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is less than $128.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne Airport to Sydney for under $200?

    There are currently 18+ open flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?

    Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to Sydney on average per day?

    Travelers can expect 62 flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney on average per day.
    Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 2% of flight departures
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 55% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 35% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 8% of flight departures

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Sydney in 1h 25m. Fly via Jetstar, Virgin Australia, or Rex to get the fastest option. There are 440 mi between Melbourne Airport and Sydney. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $104 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Rex, starting at $113 and $159 round-trip. Jetstar is priced at 19% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney are Jetstar ($51), Virgin Australia ($57), and Rex ($80).

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

    Before booking your flight to Sydney from Melbourne Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ANA (87%), Air Canada (85%), Bangkok Airways( 84%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $405 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney. The cheapest flight overall is $58 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Sydney Kingsford Smith) is currently priced at $64.

  • What does MEL to SYD mean?

    Melbourne Airport is MEL and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is SYD. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Sydney that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Melbourne to Sydney flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Melbourne to Sydney with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Melbourne to Sydney flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Sydney that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Melbourne to Sydney offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Melbourne to Sydney flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Melbourne Airport to Sydney flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne Airport to Sydney flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?

    Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney (average of $1,090). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,360). 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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JetstarCheapest$72Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$103Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
RexCheapest$105Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$186Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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