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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 US$ 47. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as US$ 70.

US$ 70
US$ 59
US$ 47
US$ 36
    Cheapest
  • US$ 70
    Apr
  • US$ 47
    May
  • US$ 49
    Jun
  • US$ 53
    Jul
  • US$ 55
    Aug
  • US$ 57
    Sep
  • US$ 59
    Oct
  • US$ 61
    Nov
  • US$ 59
    Dec
  • US$ 52
    Jan
  • US$ 58
    Feb
  • US$ 57
    Mar

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 US$ 148. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching US$ 263.

US$ 263
US$ 206
US$ 148
US$ 91
    Cheapest
  • US$ 193
    Apr
  • US$ 151
    May
  • US$ 148
    Jun
  • US$ 188
    Jul
  • US$ 191
    Aug
  • US$ 171
    Sep
  • US$ 172
    Oct
  • US$ 177
    Nov
  • US$ 213
    Dec
  • US$ 234
    Jan
  • US$ 220
    Feb
  • US$ 263
    Mar

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.

US$ 153
US$ 133
US$ 112
US$ 92
    Cheapest
  • US$ 133
    Mon
  • US$ 113
    Tue
  • US$ 112
    Wed
  • US$ 115
    Thu
  • US$ 129
    Fri
  • US$ 124
    Sat
  • US$ 153
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport

See which airlines fly from Melbourne to Sydney. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport Flights Info

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

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 US$ 97 in June, 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$ 111 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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