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Flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Choose from 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Sydney, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Jetstar Airways currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Jetstar Airways logo Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia logo Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Melbourne to Sydney according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Melbourne to Sydney over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from NZD 63 and round-trip tickets from NZD 126.

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.

Flight details for Melbourne to Sydney

The distance between Melbourne and Sydney is 704.78 km. It takes around 1 hour 29 minutes on average to fly from Melbourne to Sydney. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 63
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 126
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance704.78 km
Average flight time1 hour 29 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Melbourne–Sydney route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Melbourne to Sydney

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Melbourne to Sydney in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Sydney is August, with an average price of NZD 65. The most expensive month is usually April, with average prices reaching NZD 87.

NZD 87
NZD 76
NZD 65
NZD 54
    Cheapest
  • NZD 66
    Jun
  • NZD 69
    Jul
  • NZD 65
    Aug
  • NZD 69
    Sep
  • NZD 78
    Oct
  • NZD 76
    Nov
  • NZD 82
    Dec
  • NZD 78
    Jan
  • NZD 78
    Feb
  • NZD 86
    Mar
  • NZD 87
    Apr
  • NZD 81
    May

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

Average price of return flights from Melbourne to Sydney purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, June is often the cheapest month for fly from Melbourne to Sydney, with an average price of NZD 227. March is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as NZD 435.

NZD 435
NZD 331
NZD 227
NZD 123
  • NZD 227
    Jun
  • NZD 275
    Jul
  • NZD 271
    Aug
  • NZD 247
    Sep
  • NZD 258
    Oct
  • NZD 275
    Nov
  • NZD 316
    Dec
  • NZD 342
    Jan
  • NZD 355
    Feb
  • NZD 435
    Mar
  • NZD 375
    Apr
  • NZD 316
    May

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Sydney?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Melbourne to Sydney on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Sydney is Wednesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sunday as fares are usually the highest.

NZD 259
NZD 220
NZD 181
NZD 142
    Cheapest
  • NZD 221
    Mon
  • NZD 187
    Tue
  • NZD 181
    Wed
  • NZD 193
    Thu
  • NZD 220
    Fri
  • NZD 208
    Sat
  • NZD 259
    Sun

During the Juneteenth National Independence Day, which day is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Sydney?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Melbourne to Sydney during Juneteenth National Independence Day in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The lowest flight fares from Melbourne to Sydney are available on Jun 15, starting from NZD 99.

NZD 171
NZD 135
NZD 99
NZD 63
  • NZD 99
    15
    Jun
  • NZD 114
    16
  • NZD 112
    17
  • NZD 171
    18
  • NZD 151
    19
  • NZD 130
    20
  • NZD 122
    21

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sydney (MEL-SYD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as NZD 63 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AVV to SYD on Thu, Jul 23), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 126 departing on Thu, Jul 23 and returning on Sun, Jul 26.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Melbourne to Sydney with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 29 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 358 flight per week flying from Melbourne to Sydney. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF418 (08:04)
  • To find best deals on flights from Melbourne to Sydney, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jul 23, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 63.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sydney travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Sydney is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Sydney on June 29, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at NZD 65.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sydney, with Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport (MEL-SYD) is by far the most common option on this route: Sydney Airport (SYD) Western Sydney International Airport (WSI).
  • The time difference between Sydney and Melbourne is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney is Jetstar Airways, with an average fare of NZD 202.

NZD 155
NZD 202
NZD 250
NZD 298
NZD 345
Jetstar Airways
NZD 202
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
NZD 255
Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways
NZD 345
Qantas Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Melbourne to Sydney on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Melbourne to Sydney is Qantas Airways, operating 242 flights per week.

146
178
210
242
Qantas Airways
242
Qantas Airways
Emirates
241
Emirates
IndiGo
226
IndiGo
Air New Zealand
207
Air New Zealand
Virgin Australia
179
Virgin Australia
Singapore Airlines
178
Singapore Airlines

How many flights fly from Melbourne to Sydney each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Melbourne to Sydney on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Melbourne to Sydney are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Saturday.

1615
1278
941
604
Highest
1191
Mon
1108
Tue
1155
Wed
1275
Thu
1615
Fri
941
Sat
1262
Sun