HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Melbourne

$99+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MEL
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne are usually found in February or May, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$102
(Jetstar)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$149

Good round-trip deal

$133 or less

Good one-way deal

$89 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Melbourne flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Melbourne flights.
Search Deals
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 6/18:15 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Tue 6/32:25 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 4/28$99
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/37:00 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia
Thu 5/88:15 pmMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/28$122
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:00 amSYD - MEL
Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 12/298:00 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/28$216
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/104:05 pmSYD - MEL
1 stop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1111:20 amMEL - SYD
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$350

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Melbourne 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Sydney

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/20

7:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 5/20

6:55 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$102

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/27

11:30 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 10/31

6:15 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$150

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/25

8:30 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 7/27

9:00 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$219

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/13

8:45 am-5:50 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 6/20

12:20 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$543

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/17

4:05 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$1,038

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/1

1:30 pm-7:15 am

1 stop17h 45m

$154

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/6

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$159

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/6

8:25 am-11:30 am

1 stop3h 05m

$226

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

9:05 am-1:55 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$513

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/10

9:10 am-11:40 pm

2 stops14h 30m

$949

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/29

Compare providers for flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 30 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sydney to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

The most flights from SYD to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (312 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (135 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Rex, Emirates and Qantas Airways from Sydney to Melbourne have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews

Boarding

9.1

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews

Boarding

9.1

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews

Boarding

9.1

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews

Boarding

9.1

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
400 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews

Boarding

9.1

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
438 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews

Boarding

9.1

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

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 Sydney to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

    Located just 4.6 mi from the city center, Sydney Kingsford Smith is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Melbourne from Sydney. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 243 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 4 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $102. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $122, and Qantas Airways, from $219. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport for 19% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Consider Air India (94%), ANA (92%) or American Airlines (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport.

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

    While on average a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is generally $163, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $56. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $58 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Sydney?

Book flights to Sydney if you plan to visit one of these locations
Geelong
Tullamarine
Dandenong
Doncaster
Phillip Island

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Sydney to Melbourne

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Coolangatta to Melbourne flights

Top 4 airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$66Average$118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$111Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
RexCheapest$128Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$192Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.