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Flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Melbourne to Sydney Flight Information

The approximate distance between Melbourne and Sydney is 2,697.69 km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in August.

Cheapest one-way
US$459
WestJet WestJet MLB-YQY 27h 30m · 2 stops Sun, Aug 30
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Cheapest round-trip
US$1,839
WestJet WestJet MLB-YQY 47h 30m · 4 stops Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 22
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When to fly
July
Cheapest
August
Peak season
Route details
2,697.69 km
Flight distance

Search cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$459, and round-trip tickets start at US$1,839.

      • MLB 18:55
        47h 30m
        2 stops
        YQY 19:25
        Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Aug 16 | WestJet
        YQY 20:15
        27h 59m
        2 stops
        MLB 23:14
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sat, Aug 22 | WestJet
        US$1,839 US$2,044
        10% off
        10% off
        US$2,044 US$1,839
      • MLB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        YQY 14:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
        YQY 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        MLB 16:00
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 19 | Normal Airline
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      • MLB 14:55
        27h 30m
        2 stops
        YQY 19:25
        Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Aug 30 | WestJet
        US$459 US$1,130
        59% off
        59% off
        US$1,130 US$459
      • MLB 06:00
        17h 12m
        2 stops
        YQY 00:12
        Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Aug 30 | Delta Air Lines
        US$469 US$1,130
        57% off
        57% off
        US$1,130 US$469
      • MLB 06:15
        17h 7m
        2 stops
        YQY 00:22
        Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, Aug 31 | Delta Air Lines
        US$504 US$1,130
        55% off
        55% off
        US$1,130 US$504
      • MLB 06:25
        16h 57m
        2 stops
        YQY 00:22
        Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, Aug 31 | American Airlines
        US$509
        55% off
        US$1,130 US$509
      • MLB 06:25
        36h
        2 stops
        YQY 19:25
        Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Aug 30 | American Airlines
        US$514
        55% off
        US$1,130 US$514
      • MLB 14:55
        24h 19m
        2 stops
        YQY 16:14
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Aug 19 | Delta Air Lines
        US$975
        14% off
        US$1,130 US$975
      • MLB 12:53
        26h 21m
        2 stops
        YQY 16:14
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Aug 19 | American Airlines
        US$1,017
        10% off
        US$1,130 US$1,017
      • MLB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        YQY 14:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sydney (MLB-YQY)?

    Based on Trip.com data, WestJet offers one-way fares as low as US$459 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MLB to YQY on Sun, Aug 30), while WestJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,839 departing on Sun, Aug 16 and returning on Sat, Aug 22.
  • 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.
  • 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 Sun, Aug 30, with one-way flights priced at just US$459.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sydney travel is around August.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Sydney is July, when demand for travel is lower.
  • The time difference between Sydney and Melbourne is 1h.
  • 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.
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