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Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from € 50 and round-trip from € 89. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 20:20
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 21:45
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 07:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        € 89 € 118
        25% off
        25% off
        € 118 € 89
      • MEL 17:30
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 18:55
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 07:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        € 89 € 118
        25% off
        25% off
        € 118 € 89
      • MEL 20:50
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 07:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        € 90 € 118
        24% off
        24% off
        € 118 € 90
      • MEL 06:45
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 08:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 07:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        € 91
        23% off
        € 118 € 91
      • MEL 20:50
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 07:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        € 91
        23% off
        € 118 € 91
      • MEL 06:45
        1h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 08:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 08:10
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 09:45
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        € 91
        23% off
        € 118 € 91
      • MEL 07:20
        1h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 08:55
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 07:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        € 91
        23% off
        € 118 € 91
      • MEL 06:00
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 07:30
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 07:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        € 91
        23% off
        € 118 € 91
      • MEL 06:00
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 07:30
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 08:10
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 09:45
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        € 92
        22% off
        € 118 € 92
      • MEL 07:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 09:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 21:20
        1h 30m
        Direct
        AVV 22:50
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        € 94
        20% off
        € 118 € 94
      • MEL 06:45
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 08:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Oct 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 18:45
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 20:20
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        € 96
        19% off
        € 118 € 96
      • MEL 06:45
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 08:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 21:20
        1h 30m
        Direct
        AVV 22:50
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        € 96
        19% off
        € 118 € 96
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 20 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 20:50
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        € 50 € 70
        28% off
        28% off
        € 70 € 50
      • MEL 20:50
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        € 51 € 70
        27% off
        27% off
        € 70 € 51
      • MEL 20:00
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 21:30
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        € 51 € 70
        27% off
        27% off
        € 70 € 51
      • MEL 06:45
        1h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 08:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        € 52
        26% off
        € 70 € 52
      • MEL 11:40
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 13:10
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        € 52
        26% off
        € 70 € 52
      • MEL 06:45
        1h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 08:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        € 52
        26% off
        € 70 € 52
      • MEL 20:50
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        € 52
        26% off
        € 70 € 52
      • MEL 06:00
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 07:30
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        € 52
        26% off
        € 70 € 52
      • MEL 06:00
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 07:30
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        € 53
        24% off
        € 70 € 53
      • MEL 20:20
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 21:45
        Melbourne - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        € 57
        19% off
        € 70 € 57
      • MEL 13:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 15:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        € 57
        19% off
        € 70 € 57
      • MEL 06:00
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 07:25
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        € 57
        19% off
        € 70 € 57
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith 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 Kingsford Smith Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith 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 Kingsford Smith Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of € 46. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as € 55.

€ 55
€ 51
€ 46
€ 42
    Cheapest
  • € 55
    Sep
  • € 52
    Oct
  • € 54
    Nov
  • € 52
    Dec
  • € 46
    Jan
  • € 51
    Feb
  • € 51
    Mar
  • € 52
    Apr
  • € 52
    May
  • € 53
    Jun
  • € 54
    Jul
  • € 54
    Aug

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, October is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average price of € 151. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching € 232.

€ 232
€ 192
€ 151
€ 111
    Cheapest
  • € 192
    Sep
  • € 151
    Oct
  • € 156
    Nov
  • € 187
    Dec
  • € 206
    Jan
  • € 194
    Feb
  • € 232
    Mar
  • € 214
    Apr
  • € 196
    May
  • € 190
    Jun
  • € 162
    Jul
  • € 173
    Aug

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith 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 Kingsford Smith 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.

€ 136
€ 119
€ 102
€ 85
    Cheapest
  • € 118
    Mon
  • € 104
    Tue
  • € 102
    Wed
  • € 106
    Thu
  • € 117
    Fri
  • € 115
    Sat
  • € 136
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Jetstar Airways (from € 50) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From € 50
Virgin Australia
From € 77
Qantas Airways
From € 99
Regional Express Airlines
From € 375

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What is the flight schedule from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith 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. JQ532

    Melbourne Airport

    20:50

    MEL

    1h 25m

    22:15

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ538

    Melbourne Airport

    20:50

    MEL

    1h 25m

    22:15

    SYD

    - M - - - - -
    Search

  3. JQ536

    Melbourne Airport

    20:20

    MEL

    1h 25m

    21:45

    SYD

    - - - - - - S
    Search

  4. JQ528

    Melbourne Airport

    19:15

    MEL

    1h 25m

    20:40

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  5. JQ534

    Melbourne Airport

    20:00

    MEL

    1h 45m

    21:45

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. JQ506

    Melbourne Airport

    08:45

    MEL

    1h 30m

    10:15

    SYD

    S M - W T F S
    Search

  7. JQ516

    Melbourne Airport

    13:55

    MEL

    1h 25m

    15:20

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. JQ500

    Melbourne Airport

    06:00

    MEL

    1h 30m

    07:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  9. JQ530

    Melbourne Airport

    19:00

    MEL

    1h 25m

    20:25

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. JQ502

    Melbourne Airport

    06:45

    MEL

    1h 35m

    08:20

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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About Melbourne Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport

Learn about Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance706.58km
Cheapest one-way ticket price€ 50
Cheapest return ticket price€ 89

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 70 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 21:00, with about 383 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around € 127 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 05:30 and arrives in Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 06:55.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 21:00 and arrives in Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 22:25.
    • The distance from Kingsford Smith Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Kingsford Smith 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.
  • Yes. IndiGo, Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, Emirates and Alaska Airlines operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 14 minutes, and around 352 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is € 103. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport operates around 263 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Melbourne Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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