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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 07:30
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        SYD 09:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Jun 16 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 08:10
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        AVV 09:45
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sun, Jun 21 | Jetstar Airways
        US$103 US$144
        28% off
        28% off
        US$144 US$103
      • MEL 07:30
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        SYD 09:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, Jun 15 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 21:20
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        AVV 22:50
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        US$103 US$144
        28% off
        28% off
        US$144 US$103
      • MEL 06:00
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:30
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, May 28 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 21:20
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        AVV 22:50
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 3 | Jetstar Airways
        US$103 US$144
        28% off
        28% off
        US$144 US$103
      • MEL 07:30
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        SYD 09:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 12:35
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        AVV 14:10
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 24 | Jetstar Airways
        US$104
        28% off
        US$144 US$104
      • MEL 13:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 15:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Jun 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 21:20
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        AVV 22:50
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Jun 30 | Jetstar Airways
        US$104
        28% off
        US$144 US$104
      • MEL 06:00
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:30
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Jun 24 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 21:20
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        AVV 22:50
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Jun 30 | Jetstar Airways
        US$104
        28% off
        US$144 US$104
      • MEL 14:25
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 15:50
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Jun 10 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 21:20
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        AVV 22:50
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        US$104
        28% off
        US$144 US$104
      • MEL 14:25
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 15:50
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Jul 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 18:45
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        AVV 20:20
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Jul 14 | Jetstar Airways
        US$105
        27% off
        US$144 US$105
      • MEL 06:45
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        SYD 08:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Jun 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 21:20
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        AVV 22:50
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        US$105
        27% off
        US$144 US$105
      • MEL 18:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 20:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Sat, Jun 13 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 08:10
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        AVV 09:45
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        US$105
        27% off
        US$144 US$105
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, May 13 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Sydney - Melbourne | Fri, May 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 06:45
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        SYD 08:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, May 28 | Jetstar Airways
        US$59 US$83
        28% off
        28% off
        US$83 US$59
      • MEL 15:00
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 16:25
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Jun 23 | Jetstar Airways
        US$59 US$83
        28% off
        28% off
        US$83 US$59
      • MEL 20:50
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 22:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Jun 24 | Jetstar Airways
        US$59 US$83
        28% off
        28% off
        US$83 US$59
      • MEL 17:30
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 18:55
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Jun 10 | Jetstar Airways
        US$59
        28% off
        US$83 US$59
      • MEL 15:00
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 16:25
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Jun 16 | Jetstar Airways
        US$59
        28% off
        US$83 US$59
      • MEL 14:25
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 15:50
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        US$59
        28% off
        US$83 US$59
      • MEL 06:00
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:30
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Jun 11 | Jetstar Airways
        US$59
        28% off
        US$83 US$59
      • MEL 07:30
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        SYD 09:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Jun 14 | Jetstar Airways
        US$59
        28% off
        US$83 US$59
      • MEL 18:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 20:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Sat, Jun 13 | Jetstar Airways
        US$59
        28% off
        US$83 US$59
      • MEL 20:15
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 21:40
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Jul 8 | Jetstar Airways
        US$60
        28% off
        US$83 US$60
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, May 13 | Normal Airline
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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.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares when flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average one-way fares by month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport, it is best to book in May, when average fares are US$49. Try to avoid November, as fares peak at around US$62.

US$62
US$56
US$49
US$43
  • US$49
    May
  • US$49
    Jun
  • US$54
    Jul
  • US$55
    Aug
  • US$58
    Sep
  • US$60
    Oct
  • US$62
    Nov
  • US$59
    Dec
  • US$53
    Jan
  • US$58
    Feb
  • US$58
    Mar
  • US$59
    Apr

Which month offers the lowest round-trip fares from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average round-trip fares by month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, June usually offers the lowest round-trip fares from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport, with an average price of US$149. March is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching US$264.

US$264
US$207
US$149
US$92
    Cheapest
  • US$159
    May
  • US$149
    Jun
  • US$189
    Jul
  • US$192
    Aug
  • US$171
    Sep
  • US$173
    Oct
  • US$178
    Nov
  • US$214
    Dec
  • US$235
    Jan
  • US$221
    Feb
  • US$264
    Mar
  • US$244
    Apr

Which day of the week offers the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average fares by day of the week for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport is Wednesday, when average fares are usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

US$155
US$134
US$113
US$92
    Cheapest
  • US$133
    Mon
  • US$114
    Tue
  • US$113
    Wed
  • US$116
    Thu
  • US$130
    Fri
  • US$125
    Sat
  • US$155
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport

View airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Sydney. Compare prices and find the airline that meets your travel needs to enjoy a comfortable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From US$59
Virgin Australia
From US$88
Qantas Airways
From US$131
Regional Express Airlines
From US$378

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Flight Schedule from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport

Check on the flight schedule from Melbourne to Sydney to find the flight that matches your travel plan.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ530

    Melbourne Airport

    20:15

    MEL

    1h 25m

    21:40

    SYD

    S - - W T F S
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  2. JQ532

    Melbourne Airport

    20:50

    MEL

    1h 25m

    22:15

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ518

    Melbourne Airport

    14:25

    MEL

    1h 25m

    15:50

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ512

    Melbourne Airport

    12:15

    MEL

    1h 25m

    13:40

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ528

    Melbourne Airport

    19:15

    MEL

    1h 25m

    20:40

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ520

    Melbourne Airport

    15:05

    MEL

    1h 25m

    16:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ516

    Melbourne Airport

    13:55

    MEL

    1h 25m

    15:20

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ514

    Melbourne Airport

    12:55

    MEL

    1h 25m

    14:20

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  9. JQ502

    Melbourne Airport

    07:30

    MEL

    1h 30m

    09:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ500

    Melbourne Airport

    06:00

    MEL

    1h 30m

    07:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport Flights Info

Flight distance706.58 km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceUS$59
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$103

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD)?

    It takes around 1 hour 27 minutes to fly from Melbourne Airport (mel) to Sydney Airport (syd).
  • There are around 68 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD).
  • Tickets cost around US$98 in July, making it the cheapest month to book. Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$124 in May, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport at 05:30 and arrives in Sydney Airport at 06:55.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport at 21:05 and arrives in Sydney Airport at 22:30.
    • The distance from Sydney Airport to downtown is about 8 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Sydney Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76 km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 12055 flights per month.

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