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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 20:45
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 22:20
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 06:00
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Jun 23 | Jetstar Airways
        US$105 US$117
        10% off
        10% off
        US$117 US$105
      • SYD 06:00
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 07:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Jul 8 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 06:00
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Jul 10 | Jetstar Airways
        US$106 US$117
        9% off
        9% off
        US$117 US$106
      • SYD 07:00
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 08:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Jul 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 06:00
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Jul 22 | Jetstar Airways
        US$106 US$117
        9% off
        9% off
        US$117 US$106
      • SYD 06:00
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 07:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Jun 30 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 20:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 22:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Jul 2 | Jetstar Airways
        US$106
        9% off
        US$117 US$106
      • SYD 07:00
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 08:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Jun 23 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 14:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 16:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Jun 25 | Jetstar Airways
        US$106
        9% off
        US$117 US$106
      • SYD 16:05
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 17:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, Jun 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 14:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 16:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Jun 25 | Jetstar Airways
        US$106
        9% off
        US$117 US$106
      • SYD 06:00
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 07:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Jun 22 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 14:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 16:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Jun 25 | Jetstar Airways
        US$106
        9% off
        US$117 US$106
      • SYD 18:30
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 20:05
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, Jul 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 16:40
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        SYD 18:10
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Jul 8 | Jetstar Airways
        US$106
        9% off
        US$117 US$106
      • SYD 06:00
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 07:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Jun 29 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 20:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 22:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Jul 2 | Jetstar Airways
        US$106
        9% off
        US$117 US$106
      • SYD 16:40
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 18:15
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, Jun 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 06:00
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SYD 07:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Jun 16 | Jetstar Airways
        US$106
        9% off
        US$117 US$106
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, May 20 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SYD 16:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, May 22 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 16:40
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 18:15
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 3 | Jetstar Airways
        US$60 US$66
        9% off
        9% off
        US$66 US$60
      • SYD 06:00
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 07:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, Jul 2 | Jetstar Airways
        US$60 US$66
        9% off
        9% off
        US$66 US$60
      • SYD 17:00
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 18:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Jul 1 | Jetstar Airways
        US$60 US$66
        9% off
        9% off
        US$66 US$60
      • SYD 08:15
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 09:50
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        US$60
        9% off
        US$66 US$60
      • SYD 07:00
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 08:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, May 26 | Jetstar Airways
        US$60
        9% off
        US$66 US$60
      • SYD 06:30
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 08:10
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sat, Jun 27 | Jetstar Airways
        US$60
        9% off
        US$66 US$60
      • SYD 06:30
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 08:10
        Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Jun 29 | Jetstar Airways
        US$60
        9% off
        US$66 US$60
      • SYD 06:00
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 07:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sun, Jun 28 | Jetstar Airways
        US$60
        9% off
        US$66 US$60
      • SYD 16:40
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 18:15
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Jun 23 | Jetstar Airways
        US$60
        9% off
        US$66 US$60
      • SYD 06:00
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 07:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Jun 22 | Jetstar Airways
        US$60
        9% off
        US$66 US$60
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, May 20 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport 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 Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport, it is best to book in June, when average fares are US$48. Try to avoid November, as fares peak at around US$62.

US$62
US$55
US$48
US$41
    Cheapest
  • US$52
    May
  • US$48
    Jun
  • US$56
    Jul
  • US$55
    Aug
  • US$56
    Sep
  • US$58
    Oct
  • US$62
    Nov
  • US$58
    Dec
  • US$57
    Jan
  • US$58
    Feb
  • US$58
    Mar
  • US$60
    Apr

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

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, June usually offers the lowest round-trip fares from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of US$143. March is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching US$285.

US$285
US$214
US$143
US$72
    Cheapest
  • US$159
    May
  • US$143
    Jun
  • US$188
    Jul
  • US$170
    Aug
  • US$168
    Sep
  • US$173
    Oct
  • US$176
    Nov
  • US$201
    Dec
  • US$225
    Jan
  • US$218
    Feb
  • US$285
    Mar
  • US$224
    Apr

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

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

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

US$146
US$127
US$108
US$89
  • US$116
    Mon
  • US$108
    Tue
  • US$114
    Wed
  • US$133
    Thu
  • US$146
    Fri
  • US$130
    Sat
  • US$138
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

Jetstar Airways
From US$60
Virgin Australia
From US$87
Qantas Airways
From US$126
Regional Express Airlines
From US$313

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Flight Schedule from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ507

    Sydney Airport

    08:15

    SYD

    1h 35m

    09:50

    MEL

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  2. JQ525

    Sydney Airport

    17:00

    SYD

    1h 35m

    18:35

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ519

    Sydney Airport

    14:20

    SYD

    1h 35m

    15:55

    MEL

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  4. JQ527

    Sydney Airport

    17:50

    SYD

    1h 35m

    19:25

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ509

    Sydney Airport

    09:45

    SYD

    1h 35m

    11:20

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ511

    Sydney Airport

    10:35

    SYD

    1h 35m

    12:10

    MEL

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  7. JQ523

    Sydney Airport

    16:40

    SYD

    1h 35m

    18:15

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ521

    Sydney Airport

    16:05

    SYD

    1h 35m

    17:40

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. JQ505

    Sydney Airport

    07:00

    SYD

    1h 35m

    08:35

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ501

    Sydney Airport

    06:00

    SYD

    1h 40m

    07:40

    MEL

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

Flight distance706.58 km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceUS$60
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$105

FAQs for Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes to fly from Sydney Airport (syd) to Melbourne Airport (mel).
  • There are around 68 daily flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • Tickets cost around US$99 in July, making it the cheapest month to book. Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$128 in May, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sydney Airport at 06:00 and arrives in Melbourne Airport at 07:35.
  • The latest flight departs from Sydney Airport at 21:40 and arrives in Melbourne Airport at 23:15.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 8657 flights per month.

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