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4:40 pm - 6:15 pmSYD-MEL
1h 35mnonstop
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8:50 pm - 10:15 pmMEL-SYD
1h 25mnonstop
$113Jetstar
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Sat, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 28
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6:55 am - 8:35 amSYD-MEL
1h 40mnonstop
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6:55 pm - 8:20 pmMEL-SYD
1h 25mnonstop
$118Jetstar
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 15
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7:00 am - 8:40 amSYD-MEL
1h 40mnonstop
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8:50 pm - 10:15 pmMEL-SYD
1h 25mnonstop
$119Jetstar
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Wed, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 27
Jetstar Logo
6:55 am - 8:35 amSYD-MEL
1h 40mnonstop
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8:50 pm - 10:15 pmMEL-SYD
1h 25mnonstop
$121Jetstar
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Sun, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 20
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6:00 am - 7:40 amSYD-MEL
1h 40mnonstop
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8:15 pm - 9:40 pmMEL-SYD
1h 25mnonstop
$125Jetstar
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 23
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8:45 am - 10:20 amSYD-MEL
1h 35mnonstop
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6:55 pm - 8:20 pmMEL-SYD
1h 25mnonstop
$126Jetstar
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 15
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12:40 pm - 2:15 pmSYD-MEL
1h 35mnonstop
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8:50 pm - 10:15 pmMEL-SYD
1h 25mnonstop
$127Jetstar
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 14
Jetstar Logo
6:00 am - 7:40 amSYD-MEL
1h 40mnonstop
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2:25 pm - 3:50 pmMEL-SYD
1h 25mnonstop
$128Jetstar
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Sun, Oct 12 - Sat, Oct 18
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7:00 am - 8:35 amSYD-MEL
1h 35mnonstop
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6:30 am - 7:55 amMEL-SYD
1h 25mnonstop
$150
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Tue, Oct 28 - Fri, Oct 31
Virgin Australia Logo
6:00 am - 7:35 amSYD-MEL
1h 35mnonstop
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5:30 am - 6:55 amMEL-SYD
1h 25mnonstop
$176Virgin Australia
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Thu, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 10

Jetstar flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

Our best Jetstar deals on Sydney to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Jetstar
Oct 18
SYD4:40 pmSydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL6:15 pmMelbourne
Oct 28
MEL8:50 pmMelbourne
1h 25m
SYD10:15 pmSydney Kingsford Smith
$113
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Jetstar
Oct 15
SYD6:55 amSydney Kingsford Smith
1h 40m
MEL8:35 amMelbourne
Oct 15
MEL6:55 pmMelbourne
1h 25m
SYD8:20 pmSydney Kingsford Smith
$118
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Jetstar
Sep 24
SYD7:00 amSydney Kingsford Smith
1h 40m
MEL8:40 amMelbourne
Sep 27
MEL8:50 pmMelbourne
1h 25m
SYD10:15 pmSydney Kingsford Smith
$119
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Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Sydney to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Virgin Australia
Nov 6
SYD6:00 amSydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL7:35 amMelbourne
Nov 10
MEL5:30 amMelbourne
1h 25m
SYD6:55 amSydney Kingsford Smith
$176
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Virgin Australia
Sep 16
SYD1:30 pmSydney Kingsford Smith
4h 10m
1 stop
MEL5:40 pmMelbourne
Sep 16
MEL8:30 pmMelbourne
1h 25m
SYD9:55 pmSydney Kingsford Smith
$201
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Virgin Australia
Sep 12
SYD7:45 amSydney Kingsford Smith
1h 35m
MEL9:20 amMelbourne
Sep 15
MEL8:30 pmMelbourne
1h 25m
SYD9:55 pmSydney Kingsford Smith
$239
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
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SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/18

4:40 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 10/28

8:50 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$113

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/15

6:55 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 10/15

6:55 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$118

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/24

7:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 9/27

8:50 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$119

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/19

6:55 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 10/20

8:50 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$121

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/23

6:00 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 9/23

8:15 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$125

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/15

8:45 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 10/15

6:55 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$126

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/14

12:40 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 10/14

8:50 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$127

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/12

6:00 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 10/18

2:25 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$128

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/28

7:00 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 10/31

6:30 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$150

SydneyMelbourne

SYD - MEL

SYDMEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/6

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 11/10

5:30 am-6:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$176

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport from Sydney, with most prices found around $102. The month of May is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from Sydney averaging around $102.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Airport?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne Airport from Sydney is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $185. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Sydney to Melbourne Airport for around $243.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Airport?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in the evening for as low as $152. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $208. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around $129 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne Airport from Sydney for as low as $101 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Sydney to Melbourne Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Sydney to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 2% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Sydney to Melbourne Airport (SYD to MEL) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$99

Fastest flight time

1h 30m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Melbourne Airport from Sydney in the past 72 hours is $99. The best round-trip flight deal from Sydney to Melbourne Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $140.
The fastest flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport takes 1h 30m
Direct flights go from Sydney to Melbourne Airport every day.
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  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne by plane?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith and Melbourne are 442.3 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 1h 30m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

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Best airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
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JetstarPriceFrom $69Free CancellationRating
6.5
474 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $113Free CancellationRating
7.5
416 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $194Free CancellationRating
7.5
905 reviews
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  • Virgin Australia Flights From Sydney to Melbourne Airport

    Virgin Australia operates around 103 flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $211, but momondo users have found Virgin Australia deals from Sydney to Melbourne Airport from as low as $113 round-trip. Virgin Australia has been scored 7.5/10 in 416 reviews.

  • Qantas Airways Flights From Sydney to Melbourne Airport

    Across 905 Qantas Airways reviews on momondo, the average score is 7.5/10. Qantas Airways flies from Sydney to Melbourne Airport about 200 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from $194 to $246. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.

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Can I find flights from Sydney to Melbourne with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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