SYD - MEL

55€ Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Melbourne

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Cheapest return fare
110 €
Typical prices: 161 €-87 €
Jetstar
Tue 7.7.Tue 7.7.
SYD - MEL • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
55 €
Typical prices: 56 €-118 €
Jetstar
Wed 9.9.
SYD - MEL • Direct
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Cheapest • from 110 € (return)
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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

Tue, 7. Jul - Tue, 7. Jul
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6:30 - 8:10
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
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20:15 - 21:40
MEL
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
110 €Jetstar
Sun, 12. Jul - Mon, 13. Jul
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6:00 - 7:40
SYD
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
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6:45 - 8:15
MEL
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SYD
1h 30mdirect
116 €Jetstar
Thu, 2. Jul - Thu, 2. Jul
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6:00 - 7:40
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
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15:00 - 16:25
MEL
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
117 €Jetstar
Thu, 2. Jul - Thu, 2. Jul
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6:00 - 7:40
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
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18:55 - 20:20
MEL
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
121 €Jetstar
Sat, 20. Jun - Mon, 22. Jun
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6:00 - 7:40
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
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19:15 - 20:40
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1h 25mdirect
122 €Jetstar
Sun, 5. Jul - Thu, 9. Jul
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6:00 - 7:40
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
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20:50 - 22:15
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1h 25mdirect
123 €Jetstar
Mon, 29. Jun - Tue, 14. Jul
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20:45 - 22:20
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MEL
1h 35mdirect
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14:25 - 15:50
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1h 25mdirect
125 €Jetstar
Sat, 11. Jul - Sat, 11. Jul
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6:00 - 7:40
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
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15:00 - 16:25
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1h 25mdirect
129 €Jetstar
Fri, 17. Jul - Fri, 24. Jul
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6:30 - 8:10
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
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19:15 - 20:40
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
135 €Jetstar
Sat, 18. Jul - Mon, 20. Jul
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19:45 - 21:20
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MEL
1h 35mdirect
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16:00 - 17:25
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1h 25mdirect
136 €Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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 Airport?

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 Airport departing in July.

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 Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Sydney to Melbourne, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Melbourne back to Sydney, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport, 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 Airport is August, where tickets cost 102 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 156 € and 153 € respectively.

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

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 Airport, 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 Airport, 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.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Sydney to Melbourne

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight55 €
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Melbourne

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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Sydney to Melbourne flights

  • Is there a train between the Sydney CBD and Kingsford Smith Airport?

    If you’re after a quick and easy way to get from the Sydney CBD to Kingsford Smith Airport, the AirportLink train departs from city stations every 10-15min. The journey takes around 13min from Central Station, and you can tap on and off at the stations with an Opal card or credit card. The adult fare is usually between A$ 16 and A$ 20, depending on whether you travel during peak hours.

  • Are there any rideshare companies operating at Melbourne Airport?

    There are a number of rideshare companies permitted to pick up passengers from Melbourne Airport. Rideshare providers meet passengers in two locations, depending on which terminal you arrive at. Qantas and Virgin Australia passengers will arrive in Terminals 1 and 3 and can meet rideshare drivers at Lane 1 of the forecourt, outside the arrivals hall. TigerAir, Jetstar, Rex and AirNorth passengers will arrive in Terminal 4 and can meet rideshare drivers on Level 2 of Terminal 4 Ground Transport Hub.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport was 55 € for a one-way ticket and 110 € for a return.

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

    Sydney airport is called Sydney Kingsford Smith and the only airport in Melbourne is Melbourne.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Melbourne?

    There are direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Melbourne, Jetstar or Virgin Australia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Melbourne are Jetstar and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of 139 € and an overall rating of 6,5, Jetstar is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 291 € and an overall rating of 7,6.

  • 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 travellers 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for 77 € or less one-way and 162 € or less round-trip.
  • Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) has two domestic terminals. If you’re flying to Melbourne (MEL) with Qantas, you should be in Terminal 3; if you’re flying with any other airline (like Virgin Australia, Jetstar, TigerAir and Rex), you’ll likely need to head to Terminal 2.
  • Sydney Airport has a convenient, onsite pet hotel for passengers who can’t bring their pet on their travels. Hanrob Pet Hotel offers both long-term and short-term accommodation, and the staff provide a premium level of care for pets.
  • You’ll find park-and-ride, short-term and long-term parking at Sydney Airport. If you’d like to leave your car at the airport during your trip to Melbourne, you’ll need the long-term car park, which can be found in building P3. The cost varies between A$ 9 and A$ 89 per day, depending on the length of your stay. Weekend trips may be eligible for a flat rate of A$ 79.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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 461 reviews
7,7Boarding
7,5Comfort
6,4Entertainment
6,4Food
8,2Crew
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Flight cancelled due to broken seat. $8 refreshment voucher barely bought a coffee. 3 hours to next flight. Also then delayed.

4,0 OkayChristopher, Jun 2026
CBR - MEL
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Flight cancelled due to broken seat. $8 refreshment voucher barely bought a coffee. 3 hours to next flight. Also then delayed.

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

Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

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

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

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

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

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

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Very good overall. However, your choices of free movies was limited and there was no music Channel???

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

This was the worst flight I’ve been on. Getting on the plane where is was 30 degrees outside was hotter on board cabin must’ve been 33 degrees. This is a health hazard. They cannot be doing this to save on fuel. People could die from this!!. Fans and a/c was, off entertainment was off. Poor excuse given. Crew made the excuse that the system didn’t have enough power. They basically were operating on one engine to save on jet fuel till 3 hours later on cruising altitude and they then started the second engine. And finally the cabin was cooled. On a 7hour red eye flight this made it so uncomfortable and impossible to sleep.

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

The Ryanair of Australia. Not impressed. Forced me to gate check my bag as it was over their weight limit. Charged me $125 for the privilege. Then said plane hold was locked and it would have to go out in the next flight, which was the following day. Explained that I was on a cruise the next day and the plane would not arrive until after the ship left, and that it would be impossible to catch up with the cruise at any point. Lady at the gate unimpressed. So to sum up they were ready to charge me $125 to lose a bag. Finally got it resolved by appealing to management, but the whole episode was not good for the blood pressure. The gate lady said they followed the Ryanair business model which means first time passengers get penalized for doing things that other airlines routinely allow.

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.

Horrible. The people that get this flights are very sick, dangerous and unhygienic

Jane at Sydney International airport check in was amazing. She set up the whole experience to be a positive one.

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

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.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

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