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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$56 and round-trip from US$104. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 14:55
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 16:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      AVV 23:15
      Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$104 US$176
      41% off
      41% off
      US$176 US$104
    • MEL 07:20
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:55
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      AVV 23:15
      Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$104 US$176
      41% off
      41% off
      US$176 US$104
    • MEL 20:20
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 21:45
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 08:10
      1h 35m
      Direct
      AVV 09:45
      Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$109 US$176
      38% off
      38% off
      US$176 US$109
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      WSI 18:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      MEL 20:20
      Sydney - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$109
      38% off
      US$176 US$109
    • MEL 09:20
      1h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:50
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      WSI 18:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      MEL 20:20
      Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      US$110
      38% off
      US$176 US$110
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      WSI 09:25
      1h 35m
      Direct
      MEL 11:00
      Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      US$110
      38% off
      US$176 US$110
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      WSI 09:25
      1h 35m
      Direct
      MEL 11:00
      Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      US$117
      34% off
      US$176 US$117
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      WSI 09:25
      1h 35m
      Direct
      MEL 11:00
      Sydney - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$120
      32% off
      US$176 US$120
    • MEL 20:20
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 21:45
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      WSI 18:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      MEL 20:20
      Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      US$123
      30% off
      US$176 US$123
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      SYD 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 11:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 13:10
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$106
      47% off
      47% off
      US$106 US$56
    • Cheapest
      MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$106
      47% off
      47% off
      US$106 US$56
    • Cheapest
      MEL 07:20
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:55
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$112
      50% off
      50% off
      US$112 US$56
    • Cheapest
      MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56
      50% off
      US$112 US$56
    • Cheapest
      MEL 07:20
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:55
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56
      50% off
      US$112 US$56
    • Cheapest
      MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56
      50% off
      US$112 US$56
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      49% off
      US$112 US$57
    • MEL 07:20
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:55
      Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      49% off
      US$112 US$57
    • MEL 19:20
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 20:45
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Jan 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      49% off
      US$112 US$57
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 11:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 13:10
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$106
      47% off
      47% off
      US$106 US$56
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$106
      47% off
      47% off
      US$106 US$56
    • MEL 07:20
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:55
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$112
      50% off
      50% off
      US$112 US$56
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56
      50% off
      US$112 US$56
    • MEL 07:20
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:55
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56
      50% off
      US$112 US$56
    • MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56
      50% off
      US$112 US$56
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      49% off
      US$112 US$57
    • MEL 07:20
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:55
      Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      49% off
      US$112 US$57
    • MEL 19:20
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 20:45
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Jan 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      49% off
      US$112 US$57
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$112
      50% off
      50% off
      US$112 US$56
    • MEL 07:20
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:55
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$112
      50% off
      50% off
      US$112 US$56
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$112
      50% off
      50% off
      US$112 US$56
    • MEL 07:20
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:55
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56
      50% off
      US$112 US$56
    • MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56
      50% off
      US$112 US$56
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      49% off
      US$112 US$57
    • MEL 07:20
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:55
      Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      49% off
      US$112 US$57
    • MEL 19:20
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 20:45
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Jan 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      49% off
      US$112 US$57
    • MEL 14:20
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 15:45
      Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      49% off
      US$112 US$57
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 10:00
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 11:25
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      US$163 US$552
      70% off
      70% off
      US$552 US$163
    • MEL 21:00
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:25
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Oct 27 | Virgin Australia
      US$195 US$552
      65% off
      65% off
      US$552 US$195
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      US$223 US$552
      60% off
      60% off
      US$552 US$223
    • MEL 14:55
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 16:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
      US$232
      57% off
      US$552 US$232
    • MEL 07:20
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:55
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      US$263
      52% off
      US$552 US$263
    • MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      US$277
      50% off
      US$552 US$277
    • MEL 21:00
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:25
      Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, Oct 26 | Qantas Airways
      US$288
      48% off
      US$552 US$288
    • MEL 06:00
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 07:25
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Oct 25 | Virgin Australia
      US$367
      34% off
      US$552 US$367
    • MEL 18:00
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 19:25
      Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, Oct 26 | Virgin Australia
      US$367
      34% off
      US$552 US$367
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$106
      47% off
      47% off
      US$106 US$56
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$112
      50% off
      50% off
      US$112 US$56
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57 US$112
      49% off
      49% off
      US$112 US$57
    • MEL 19:20
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 20:45
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Jan 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      49% off
      US$112 US$57
    • MEL 14:20
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 15:45
      Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      49% off
      US$112 US$57
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      US$62
      42% off
      US$106 US$62
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$64
      40% off
      US$106 US$64
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$67
      37% off
      US$106 US$67
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 22 | Jetstar Airways
      US$71
      33% off
      US$106 US$71
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Sydney are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport are usually in January, with an average price of US$54. It is best to avoid October, when the average price can reach US$71.

US$71
US$63
US$54
US$46
    Cheapest
  • US$71
    Oct
  • US$63
    Nov
  • US$61
    Dec
  • US$54
    Jan
  • US$59
    Feb
  • US$59
    Mar
  • US$61
    Apr
  • US$60
    May
  • US$61
    Jun
  • US$62
    Jul
  • US$63
    Aug
  • US$63
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, November is often the month to find the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average price of US$181. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$270.

US$270
US$226
US$181
US$137
    Cheapest
  • US$224
    Oct
  • US$181
    Nov
  • US$218
    Dec
  • US$239
    Jan
  • US$225
    Feb
  • US$270
    Mar
  • US$248
    Apr
  • US$228
    May
  • US$220
    Jun
  • US$189
    Jul
  • US$201
    Aug
  • US$202
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

US$158
US$139
US$120
US$101
    Cheapest
  • US$138
    Mon
  • US$123
    Tue
  • US$120
    Wed
  • US$125
    Thu
  • US$136
    Fri
  • US$135
    Sat
  • US$158
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Jetstar Airways (from US$56) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From US$56
Virgin Australia
From US$87
Qantas Airways
From US$119
Regional Express Airlines
From US$326

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What is the flight schedule from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Melbourne to Sydney and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ538

    Melbourne Airport

    20:50

    MEL

    1h 25m

    22:15

    SYD

    - M T W T - S
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  2. JQ534

    Melbourne Airport

    11:05

    MEL

    1h 25m

    12:30

    SYD

    S - T W T - S
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  3. JQ536

    Melbourne Airport

    13:15

    MEL

    1h 25m

    14:40

    SYD

    S M T W T - S
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  4. JQ518

    Melbourne Airport

    14:25

    MEL

    1h 25m

    15:50

    SYD

    S M T - T F S
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  5. JQ520

    Melbourne Airport

    15:05

    MEL

    1h 25m

    16:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ500

    Melbourne Airport

    06:00

    MEL

    1h 30m

    07:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ504

    Melbourne Airport

    08:15

    MEL

    1h 30m

    09:45

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ502

    Melbourne Airport

    07:30

    MEL

    1h 30m

    09:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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About Melbourne Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport

Learn about Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 706.58km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$56
Cheapest return ticket price US$104

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport takes about 1 hour 12 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 65 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 21:00, with about 88 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$229 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Kingsford Smith Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 12055 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport currently start from US$56, and round-trip fares start from US$104. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Dec 9; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 9 minutes, and around 463 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is US$127. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with one-way fares starting from US$56. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport operates around 453 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Melbourne Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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