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Sydney – Melbourne: cheap flights

Prices on this page were found by travellers in recent searches. Choose your dates to see live prices from airlines and travel agencies.Round trips from Sydney to Melbourne currently start at $97. The cheapest month is January, from $97. Direct flights from $97.

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$97

6 Jan – 9 Jan · Jetstar · direct

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Direct flights from

$97

6 Jan – 9 Jan · Jetstar

The route at a glance

About 713 km separate Sydney and Melbourne; the quickest flight is 1 h 30 min and a typical one 1 h 30 min.

100% of the cheapest tickets are direct; Jetstar carries 97% of them.

Most cheap flights leave from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (8 km from the centre of Sydney).

Most land at Avalon Airport (49 km from the centre of Melbourne).

A one-way ticket starts at $48, a round trip at $97.

Cheapest price by month

MonthRound trip from
November 2026$134
December 2026$119
January 2027$97
February 2027$107
March 2027$107
April 2027$118
October 2027$243

Cheapest day to fly

The cheapest departure in the next two months is 30 November at $59.

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly.

Cheapest day to fly
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
5
$109
6
$185
7
$101
8
$118
9
$111
10
$93
11
$93
12
$102
13
$103
14
$91
15
$83
16
$101
17
$83
18
$82
19
$81
20
$90
21
$91
22
$96
23
$102
24
$82
25
$95
26
$108
27
$100
28
$92
29
$75
30
$59
1 Dec
$63
2
$65
3
$71
4
$74
5
$70
6
$71
7
$73
8
$67
9
$72
10
$78
11
$78
12
$82
14
$73
15
$60
16
$61
17
$73
18
$81
19
$81
20
$82
21
$81
22
$79
23
$85
24
$81
25
$82
26
$79
27
$78
28
$77
29
$73
30
$74
31
$59

Cheaper More expensive

  • $59 — Monday, Nov. 30, 2026
  • $59 — Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026
  • $60 — Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026
  • $61 — Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2026
  • $63 — Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
  • $65 — Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026
  • $67 — Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026
  • $70 — Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
  • $71 — Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026
  • $71 — Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026
  • $72 — Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026
  • $73 — Monday, Dec. 7, 2026
  • $73 — Monday, Dec. 14, 2026
  • $73 — Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026
  • $73 — Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026
  • $74 — Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
  • $74 — Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2026
  • $75 — Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026
  • $77 — Monday, Dec. 28, 2026
  • $78 — Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026
  • $78 — Friday, Dec. 11, 2026
  • $78 — Sunday, Dec. 27, 2026
  • $79 — Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026
  • $79 — Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026
  • $81 — Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
  • $81 — Friday, Dec. 18, 2026
  • $81 — Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026
  • $81 — Monday, Dec. 21, 2026
  • $81 — Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026
  • $82 — Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
  • $82 — Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026
  • $82 — Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
  • $82 — Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026
  • $82 — Friday, Dec. 25, 2026
  • $83 — Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
  • $83 — Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
  • $85 — Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2026
  • $90 — Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
  • $91 — Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
  • $91 — Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
  • $92 — Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
  • $93 — Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
  • $93 — Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
  • $95 — Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026
  • $96 — Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026
  • $100 — Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
  • $101 — Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
  • $101 — Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
  • $102 — Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
  • $102 — Monday, Nov. 23, 2026
  • $103 — Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
  • $108 — Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
  • $109 — Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
  • $111 — Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
  • $118 — Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
  • $185 — Friday, Nov. 6, 2026

Price trend, last 30 days

Over the last 30 days the fare moved between $96 and $104, averaging $100.

Today's price is about average.

  • 5 October — $96
  • 10 October — $98
  • 15 October — $100
  • 20 October — $102
  • 25 October — $102
  • 30 October — $104
  • 4 November — $97

Trip length and timing

The cheapest tickets are for stays of about 4 nights (the very cheapest: 3 nights), booked around 108 days ahead.

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Questions and answers

What is the cheapest price for flights from Sydney to Melbourne?
The cheapest round-trip ticket found recently costs $97.
Which month is the cheapest to fly from Sydney to Melbourne?
January 2027 is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $97.
Are there direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne?
Yes. Direct flights were found from $97.
Which airlines fly from Sydney to Melbourne?
Airlines found on this route: Jetstar, Virgin Australia.
How far is Melbourne from Sydney?
The distance is about 713 km. A direct flight takes about 1 h 30 min.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne?
The shortest flight takes 1 h 30 min; most take about 1 h 30 min.
Which airports do flights from Sydney to Melbourne use?
Most depart from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport and arrive at Avalon Airport.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Melbourne?
In the next two months, Tuesday departures are the cheapest; the single cheapest day is 30 November at $59.
Round trip from $97 Check live prices