Flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne

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FAQ

When are flight tickets from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) the cheapest?

Airlines adjust prices for flights from Sydney to Melbourne based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How much are flights from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) cost?

According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £97.
How long is the flight from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)?

It takes about 1 hour 35 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL).
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)?

Airlines with flights from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL): American Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Emirates, British Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Air Niugini, Etihad Airways, Air India, Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways.
How many airports in Melbourne (MEL)?

There are 4 airport(s) in Melbourne (MEL): Avalon Airport, Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport, Essendon Airport and Melbourne Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Sydney to Melbourne

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Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight from Sydney to Melbourne.

Simply tap "Date" on the flight search bar to browse through the calendar and check out airfare from Sydney to Melbourne over the next 6 months in 2025. If you're planning to fly within the next three months, it looks like the most affordable option is on Wed, May 21, with one-way flights priced at just £21.

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With our extensive search, you can compare prices from over 500 airlines to find the cheapest flight tickets from Sydney to Melbourne. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar Airways.

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Flight Information from Sydney to Melbourne

Cheapest one-way flight price	£20
Cheapest return ticket price	£43
Off-season travel month	February
Peak season for travel	January
Flight distance	704.78km
Average flight time	1 hour 35 minutes
Popular airline	Jetstar Airways