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$59+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MEL
May 17 — May 241
Sun 5/17
Sun 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne are usually found in May or June, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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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 17, 2026.

This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Tue 4/285:00 pm
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Tue 5/58:15 am
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/12$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Thu 5/217:00 am
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 40m
Jetstar
Mon 5/251:55 pm
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/12$107
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/257:00 am
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 40m
Jetstar
Thu 5/286:45 am
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/13$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Tue 5/128:15 am
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Tue 5/193:00 pm
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/12$111
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/288:15 am
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Thu 6/46:00 am
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/13$116
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Thu 5/147:00 am
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 40m
Jetstar
Thu 5/216:00 am
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/12$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Fri 5/86:00 am
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 40m
Jetstar
Wed 5/278:50 pm
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/12$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Mon 6/112:05 pm
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Thu 6/48:15 am
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/12$121
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Sat 5/96:00 am
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 40m
Jetstar
Sun 5/106:45 am
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/12$122
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 4/255:00 pm
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Sat 4/258:15 pm
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/13$123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 5/58:15 am
SYD
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Sat 5/93:00 pm
MEL
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/16$124

Find 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 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$104
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$59
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$170

Good round-trip deal

$177 or less

Good one-way deal

$96 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Melbourne flight deals.
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One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne.
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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 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Price

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SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/11

6:30 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 8/12

8:30 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$229

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/1

10:00 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

7:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$347

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/12

4:30 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 7/18

7:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$348

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/15

4:30 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 10/3

8:10 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$357

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/30

12:00 pm-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 5/3

12:25 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$363

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/8

12:40 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 9/12

8:10 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$389

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/9

12:00 pm-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 6/10

12:45 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$413

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/23

4:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop2h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 6/25

4:30 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$471

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/7

4:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop2h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 7/10

3:25 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$473

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/20

7:10 am-10:15 am

1 stop3h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 8/22

7:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$558

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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*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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
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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 10, 2026.

Booking 32 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of $104). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $181). 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 17, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 April 11, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

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 17, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport, such as Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
540 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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 212 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 3 different airlines.

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

    Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways can get you from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in just under 1h 35m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Sydney and Melbourne Airport is about 438 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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 $73. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $120, and Qantas Airways, from $194. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport for 50% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $40. Virgin Australia flights start at $70 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $108 one-way.

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

    Consider Air India (85%), China Southern (79%) or British Airways (78%) 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 $259, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $70. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of $104). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $181). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 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 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$73Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$120Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$194Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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