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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 21:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MEL 22:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 20:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 148 AU$ 173
        14% off
        14% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 148
      • SYD 21:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MEL 22:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 20:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 148 AU$ 173
        14% off
        14% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 148
      • SYD 06:00
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 07:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Fri, Aug 28 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 06:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SYD 07:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Sep 3 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 148 AU$ 173
        14% off
        14% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 148
      • SYD 06:30
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 08:10
        Sydney - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 20:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Sep 24 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 148
        14% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 148
      • SYD 09:45
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MEL 11:20
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 16:40
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 18:10
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Sep 24 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 148
        14% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 148
      • SYD 16:05
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MEL 17:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sun, Aug 30 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 06:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SYD 07:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 149
        14% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 149
      • SYD 17:55
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MEL 19:30
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 06:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SYD 07:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 149
        14% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 149
      • SYD 06:30
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 08:10
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 06:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SYD 07:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 150
        13% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 150
      • SYD 06:00
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 07:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 1 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 20:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 150
        13% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 150
      • SYD 06:00
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 07:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 14:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 16:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 150
        13% off
        AU$ 173 AU$ 150
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Sydney - Melbourne | Fri, Aug 14 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Aug 16 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 19:45
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MEL 21:20
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 24 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 82 AU$ 97
        15% off
        15% off
        AU$ 97 AU$ 82
      • SYD 07:05
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 08:45
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 82 AU$ 97
        15% off
        15% off
        AU$ 97 AU$ 82
      • SYD 06:30
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 08:10
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 83 AU$ 97
        14% off
        14% off
        AU$ 97 AU$ 83
      • SYD 07:00
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 08:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 83
        14% off
        AU$ 97 AU$ 83
      • SYD 06:30
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 08:10
        Sydney - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 83
        14% off
        AU$ 97 AU$ 83
      • SYD 06:00
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 07:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 83
        14% off
        AU$ 97 AU$ 83
      • SYD 16:05
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MEL 17:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 83
        14% off
        AU$ 97 AU$ 83
      • SYD 08:50
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MEL 10:25
        Sydney - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 83
        14% off
        AU$ 97 AU$ 83
      • SYD 07:00
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 08:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sat, Aug 29 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 84
        13% off
        AU$ 97 AU$ 84
      • SYD 06:00
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 07:40
        Sydney - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 84
        13% off
        AU$ 97 AU$ 84
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Sydney - Melbourne | Fri, Aug 14 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Sydney Airport to Melbourne 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 Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport, the best time to buy is in September, with an average price of AU$ 79. You’ll want to avoid November, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 88.

AU$ 88
AU$ 84
AU$ 79
AU$ 75
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 83
    Aug
  • AU$ 79
    Sep
  • AU$ 83
    Oct
  • AU$ 88
    Nov
  • AU$ 82
    Dec
  • AU$ 81
    Jan
  • AU$ 83
    Feb
  • AU$ 82
    Mar
  • AU$ 86
    Apr
  • AU$ 82
    May
  • AU$ 85
    Jun
  • AU$ 86
    Jul

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, September is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of AU$ 239. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AU$ 406.

AU$ 406
AU$ 323
AU$ 239
AU$ 156
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 270
    Aug
  • AU$ 239
    Sep
  • AU$ 247
    Oct
  • AU$ 251
    Nov
  • AU$ 288
    Dec
  • AU$ 322
    Jan
  • AU$ 311
    Feb
  • AU$ 406
    Mar
  • AU$ 320
    Apr
  • AU$ 322
    May
  • AU$ 342
    Jun
  • AU$ 266
    Jul

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Sydney Airport to Melbourne 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 Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$ 209
AU$ 185
AU$ 161
AU$ 137
  • AU$ 170
    Mon
  • AU$ 161
    Tue
  • AU$ 168
    Wed
  • AU$ 195
    Thu
  • AU$ 209
    Fri
  • AU$ 188
    Sat
  • AU$ 203
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport

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Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 82
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 126
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 176
Regional Express Airlines
From AU$ 419

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Flight Schedule from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ537

    Sydney Airport

    21:00

    SYD

    1h 35m

    22:35

    MEL

    - - - - T - S
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  2. JQ521

    Sydney Airport

    16:05

    SYD

    1h 35m

    17:40

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ505

    Sydney Airport

    07:00

    SYD

    1h 40m

    08:40

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ507

    Sydney Airport

    08:15

    SYD

    1h 35m

    09:50

    MEL

    S M - W T F S
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  5. JQ501

    Sydney Airport

    06:00

    SYD

    1h 40m

    07:40

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ515

    Sydney Airport

    08:50

    SYD

    1h 35m

    10:25

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ529

    Sydney Airport

    20:40

    SYD

    1h 35m

    22:15

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ517

    Sydney Airport

    12:40

    SYD

    1h 35m

    14:15

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. JQ533

    Sydney Airport

    19:45

    SYD

    1h 35m

    21:20

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ523

    Sydney Airport

    16:40

    SYD

    1h 35m

    18:15

    MEL

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

Flight distance 706.58km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$ 82
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 148

FAQs for Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long is the flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes to fly from Sydney Airport (syd) to Melbourne Airport(mel).
  • There are around 68 daily flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • Tickets cost around AU$ 152 in November, making it the cheapest month to book. Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 184 in August, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sydney Airport (SYD) at 06:00 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 07:35.
  • The latest flight departs from Sydney Airport (SYD) at 21:40 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 23:15.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 8657 flights per month.

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