Cheap Flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$32

Jetstar

Direct flight

1h 35m

05/17/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Melbourne departs on 05/17/2025, is operated by Jetstar and costs $32

Cheapest round trip flight

$65

Jetstar

Direct flight

2h 55m

05/06/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Sydney to Melbourne departs on 05/06/2025, is operated by Jetstar and costs $65

The fastest flight

1h 30m

Fastest flight from Sydney to Melbourne takes 1h 30m

Direct flights

Every day

There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

6:00 AM

Latest flight

10:00 PM

Average flight duration

1h 34m

Direct flights count

446

Distance

713km

Timezone difference

0h

The distance between Sydney and Melbourne is 713km (442 miles). The average flight duration is 1h 34m. There are 446 direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne. Sydney and Melbourne are in the same time zone. Flights from Sydney begin at 6:00 AM. The latest flight from Sydney departs at 10:00 PM.

Remember that on average the ideal time to book flights is 2 months before departure!

Airfare from Sydney to Melbourne by month

We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Sydney to Melbourne

May 2025

Lowest price

on average:

$33

November 2025

Highest price

on average:

$67

Airlines operating on route

Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Sydney — Melbourne route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.

Jetstar

Starting at $33

Virgin Australia

Starting at $59

Direct Flights from Sydney to Melbourne

A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Sydney to Melbourne, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Sydney — Melbourne

SYD — MEL

04/16/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

JQ613

Starting at $190

Sydney — Melbourne

SYD — MEL

04/17/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

JQ613

Starting at $201

Sydney — Melbourne

SYD — MEL

04/18/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

JQ613

Starting at $154

Sydney — Melbourne

SYD — MEL

04/19/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

JQ609

Starting at $139

Sydney — Melbourne

SYD — MEL

04/19/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

QF401

Starting at $129

Sydney — Melbourne

SYD — MEL

04/24/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

VA868

Starting at $101

Sydney — Melbourne

SYD — MEL

04/25/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

JQ613

Starting at $78

Sydney — Melbourne

SYD — MEL

04/26/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

JQ613

Starting at $119

Sydney — Melbourne

SYD — MEL

04/27/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

JQ611

Starting at $131

Sydney — Melbourne

SYD — MEL

04/28/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

VA814

Starting at $82

Schedule of direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Sydney to Melbourne:

Jetstar

Every day

Starting at $55

Virgin Australia

Every day

Starting at $95

Sydney airports overview

SYD

Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

Airlines flying to this airport

$33

Starting at

$59

on average

Melbourne airports overview

AVV

Avalon Airport

Airlines flying to this airport

$33

Starting at

$51-65%

on average

MEL

Tullamarine Airport

Airlines flying to this airport

$52

Starting at

$84

on average

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Melbourne?

The cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Melbourne according to data for the last 48 hours costs $32

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Sydney — Melbourne?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Sydney to Melbourne is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Sydney to Melbourne can be found flying in these months: May, June, September.

How long does it take to fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

The fastest flights from Sydney to Melbourne start from 1 hour 30 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Sydney to Melbourne?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Sydney — Melbourne: Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Sydney to Melbourne

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Alternative routes

Adelaide ➜ Melbourne•Brisbane ➜ Melbourne•Canberra ➜ Melbourne•Cairns ➜ Melbourne•Launceston ➜ Melbourne•Newcastle ➜ Melbourne•Townsville ➜ Melbourne•Toowoomba ➜ Melbourne•Wollongong ➜ Melbourne•Sydney ➜ Adelaide•Sydney ➜ Brisbane•Sydney ➜ Canberra•Sydney ➜ Cairns•Sydney ➜ Launceston•Sydney ➜ Newcastle•Sydney ➜ Townsville•Sydney ➜ Toowoomba•Sydney ➜ Wollongong

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Cheapest one way flight

$32

Jetstar

Direct flight

1h 35m

05/17/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Melbourne departs on 05/17/2025, is operated by Jetstar and costs $32

Cheapest round trip flight

$65

Jetstar

Direct flight

2h 55m

05/06/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Sydney to Melbourne departs on 05/06/2025, is operated by Jetstar and costs $65

The fastest flight