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Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 13:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 15:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Jun 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 21:20
        1h 30m
        Direct
        AVV 22:50
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Jun 30 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 144 AU$ 181
        20% off
        20% off
        AU$ 181 AU$ 144
      • MEL 14:25
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 15:50
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Jul 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 18:45
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 20:20
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Jul 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 144 AU$ 181
        20% off
        20% off
        AU$ 181 AU$ 144
      • MEL 06:45
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 08:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Jun 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 21:20
        1h 30m
        Direct
        AVV 22:50
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 144 AU$ 181
        20% off
        20% off
        AU$ 181 AU$ 144
      • MEL 07:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 09:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, Jun 15 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 08:10
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 09:45
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sun, Jun 21 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 145
        20% off
        AU$ 181 AU$ 145
      • MEL 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 12:35
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 14:10
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 24 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 145
        20% off
        AU$ 181 AU$ 145
      • MEL 06:00
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 07:30
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Jun 11 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 08:10
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 09:45
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Jun 16 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 145
        20% off
        AU$ 181 AU$ 145
      • MEL 18:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 20:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Sat, Jun 13 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 08:10
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 09:45
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 145
        20% off
        AU$ 181 AU$ 145
      • MEL 18:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 20:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Jun 16 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 08:10
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 09:45
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, Jun 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 147
        19% off
        AU$ 181 AU$ 147
      • MEL 17:30
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 18:55
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Jun 10 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 08:10
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 09:45
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Jun 16 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 150
        17% off
        AU$ 181 AU$ 150
      • MEL 19:15
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 20:40
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Jul 1 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 21:20
        1h 30m
        Direct
        AVV 22:50
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Jul 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 150
        17% off
        AU$ 181 AU$ 150
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, May 15 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sun, May 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 07:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 09:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Jun 10 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 83 AU$ 103
        19% off
        19% off
        AU$ 103 AU$ 83
      • MEL 06:45
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 08:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Jun 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 83 AU$ 103
        19% off
        19% off
        AU$ 103 AU$ 83
      • MEL 14:25
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 15:50
        Melbourne - Sydney | Sat, Jun 13 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 83 AU$ 103
        19% off
        19% off
        AU$ 103 AU$ 83
      • MEL 15:00
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 16:25
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Jul 1 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 83
        19% off
        AU$ 103 AU$ 83
      • MEL 20:50
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Jun 24 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 83
        19% off
        AU$ 103 AU$ 83
      • MEL 12:15
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 13:40
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Jun 16 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 83
        19% off
        AU$ 103 AU$ 83
      • MEL 07:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 09:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Jun 3 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 84
        18% off
        AU$ 103 AU$ 84
      • MEL 20:50
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Jul 8 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 85
        17% off
        AU$ 103 AU$ 85
      • MEL 07:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 09:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Jul 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 85
        17% off
        AU$ 103 AU$ 85
      • MEL 06:45
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 08:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Jun 30 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 85
        17% off
        AU$ 103 AU$ 85
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, May 15 | 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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport, the best time to buy is in May, with an average price of AU$ 67. You’ll want to avoid November, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 85.

AU$ 85
AU$ 76
AU$ 67
AU$ 58
  • AU$ 67
    May
  • AU$ 67
    Jun
  • AU$ 74
    Jul
  • AU$ 76
    Aug
  • AU$ 80
    Sep
  • AU$ 82
    Oct
  • AU$ 85
    Nov
  • AU$ 82
    Dec
  • AU$ 72
    Jan
  • AU$ 81
    Feb
  • AU$ 80
    Mar
  • AU$ 82
    Apr

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, June is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport, with an average price of AU$ 206. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AU$ 365.

AU$ 365
AU$ 286
AU$ 206
AU$ 127
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 220
    May
  • AU$ 206
    Jun
  • AU$ 261
    Jul
  • AU$ 265
    Aug
  • AU$ 237
    Sep
  • AU$ 238
    Oct
  • AU$ 246
    Nov
  • AU$ 295
    Dec
  • AU$ 324
    Jan
  • AU$ 305
    Feb
  • AU$ 365
    Mar
  • AU$ 337
    Apr

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$ 214
AU$ 186
AU$ 157
AU$ 129
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 185
    Mon
  • AU$ 159
    Tue
  • AU$ 157
    Wed
  • AU$ 161
    Thu
  • AU$ 180
    Fri
  • AU$ 173
    Sat
  • AU$ 214
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport

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Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 83
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 120
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 175
Regional Express Airlines
From AU$ 522

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Flight Schedule from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Melbourne to Sydney and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ516

    Melbourne Airport

    13:55

    MEL

    1h 25m

    15:20

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ522

    Melbourne Airport

    18:35

    MEL

    1h 25m

    20:00

    SYD

    S M - W T - S
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  3. JQ532

    Melbourne Airport

    20:50

    MEL

    1h 25m

    22:15

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ520

    Melbourne Airport

    15:05

    MEL

    1h 25m

    16:30

    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. JQ514

    Melbourne Airport

    12:55

    MEL

    1h 25m

    14:20

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ526

    Melbourne Airport

    18:55

    MEL

    1h 25m

    20:20

    SYD

    S M T - - F S
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  8. JQ518

    Melbourne Airport

    14:25

    MEL

    1h 25m

    15:50

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  9. JQ524

    Melbourne Airport

    17:30

    MEL

    1h 25m

    18:55

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ530

    Melbourne Airport

    20:15

    MEL

    1h 25m

    21:40

    SYD

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

Flight distance706.58km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceAU$ 83
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 144

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport Flights

  • How long is the flights 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 AU$ 136 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 AU$ 171 in May, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 05:30 and arrives in Sydney Airport (SYD) at 06:55.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 21:00 and arrives in Sydney Airport (SYD) at 22:25.
    • The distance from Sydney Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Sydney Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 12055 flights per month.

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