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Flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

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 June, with an average price of US$ 49. You’ll want to avoid November, when the average price can reach as high as US$ 62.

US$ 62
US$ 56
US$ 49
US$ 43
    Cheapest
  • US$ 61
    May
  • US$ 49
    Jun
  • US$ 54
    Jul
  • US$ 55
    Aug
  • US$ 58
    Sep
  • US$ 60
    Oct
  • US$ 62
    Nov
  • US$ 60
    Dec
  • US$ 53
    Jan
  • US$ 59
    Feb
  • US$ 58
    Mar
  • US$ 60
    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 US$ 150. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching US$ 266.

US$ 266
US$ 208
US$ 150
US$ 92
    Cheapest
  • US$ 151
    May
  • US$ 150
    Jun
  • US$ 190
    Jul
  • US$ 193
    Aug
  • US$ 172
    Sep
  • US$ 173
    Oct
  • US$ 179
    Nov
  • US$ 215
    Dec
  • US$ 236
    Jan
  • US$ 222
    Feb
  • US$ 266
    Mar
  • US$ 245
    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.

US$ 157
US$ 136
US$ 115
US$ 94
    Cheapest
  • US$ 135
    Mon
  • US$ 117
    Tue
  • US$ 115
    Wed
  • US$ 119
    Thu
  • US$ 132
    Fri
  • US$ 127
    Sat
  • US$ 157
    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.

Jetstar Airways
From US$ 61
Virgin Australia
From US$ 85
Qantas Airways
From US$ 88

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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.
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Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. JQ532

    20:50

    MEL

    1h 25m

    22:15

    SYD

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  2. JQ524

    17:30

    MEL

    1h 25m

    18:55

    SYD

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  3. JQ530

    20:15

    MEL

    1h 25m

    21:40

    SYD

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  4. JQ520

    15:05

    MEL

    1h 25m

    16:30

    SYD

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  5. JQ516

    13:55

    MEL

    1h 25m

    15:20

    SYD

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  6. JQ526

    18:55

    MEL

    1h 25m

    20:20

    SYD

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  7. JQ518

    14:25

    MEL

    1h 25m

    15:50

    SYD

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  8. JQ500

    06:00

    MEL

    1h 30m

    07:30

    SYD

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  9. JQ508

    09:25

    MEL

    1h 30m

    10:55

    SYD

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  10. JQ510

    06:40

    MEL

    1h 30m

    08:10

    SYD

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Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport Flights Info

Flight distance706.58km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceUS$ 59
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$ 89

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$ 99 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$ 110 in June, 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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