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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney

MEL — SYD
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in May or February, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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 11 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

₹ 11,717

Good round-trip deal

₹ 16,178 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 7,709 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 19,082 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney. 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 Melbourne Airport to Sydney?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney (average of ₹ 776). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,232). 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 MEL to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 7 September 2025.

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

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 11 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne Airport to Sydney to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kingsford Smith from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 260 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Sydney airport from Melbourne. It is only a 7.5 km journey from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Sydney’s city centre.

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

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at ₹ 6,461. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 6,890 and ₹ 10,940, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney consider choosing British Airways(78%), Emirates(73%) or IndiGo(73%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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 holiday 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney (average of ₹ 776). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,232). 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 Melbourne to Sydney

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Sydney. 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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest₹ 6,461Average₹ 10,488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest₹ 6,890Average₹ 16,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest₹ 10,940Average₹ 21,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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