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What to know about flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

The approximate distance between Sydney and Melbourne is 17,761.09km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in August.

Cheapest one-way
AU$ 1,145
Air Canada Air Canada YQY-MEL 58h 50m · 4 stops Fri, Oct 30
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Cheapest return
AU$ 2,769
Air Canada Air Canada YQY-MEL 41h 30m · 4 stops Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest
August
Peak season for travel
Route details
17,761.09km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sydney to Melbourne over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 1,145 and round-trip from AU$ 2,769. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • YQY 05:05
        41h 30m
        2 stops
        MEL 12:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 19 | Air Canada
        MEL 06:30
        32h 15m
        2 stops
        YQY 00:45
        Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Air Canada
        AU$ 2,769 AU$ 4,272
        35% off
        35% off
        AU$ 4,272 AU$ 2,769
      • YQY 05:05
        38h 10m
        2 stops
        MEL 09:15
        Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 12 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:30
        28h 15m
        2 stops
        YQY 00:45
        Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Oct 16 | United Airlines
        AU$ 3,063 AU$ 4,272
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$ 4,272 AU$ 3,063
      • YQY 05:05
        38h 10m
        2 stops
        MEL 09:15
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 18 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:30
        52h 15m
        2 stops
        YQY 00:45
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | United Airlines
        AU$ 3,150 AU$ 4,272
        26% off
        26% off
        AU$ 4,272 AU$ 3,150
      • YQY 05:05
        35h 40m
        2 stops
        MEL 06:45
        Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 09:45
        29h
        2 stops
        YQY 00:45
        Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 3,174
        26% off
        AU$ 4,272 AU$ 3,174
      • YQY 05:05
        37h 25m
        2 stops
        MEL 08:30
        Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 19 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:30
        28h 15m
        2 stops
        YQY 00:45
        Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | United Airlines
        AU$ 3,189
        25% off
        AU$ 4,272 AU$ 3,189
      • YQY 05:05
        52h
        2 stops
        MEL 23:05
        Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 19 | Qatar Airways
        MEL 23:45
        38h 56m
        2 stops
        YQY 00:41
        Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 3,402
        20% off
        AU$ 4,272 AU$ 3,402
      • YQY 05:05
        42h 30m
        2 stops
        MEL 13:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 18 | Air Canada
        MEL 20:45
        42h
        2 stops
        YQY 00:45
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 3,569
        16% off
        AU$ 4,272 AU$ 3,569
      • YQY 05:05
        33h 55m
        2 stops
        MEL 05:00
        Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 12 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 09:45
        53h 20m
        2 stops
        YQY 01:05
        Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Oct 16 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 3,616
        15% off
        AU$ 4,272 AU$ 3,616
      • YQY 17:20
        39h 45m
        2 stops
        MEL 23:05
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 18 | Qatar Airways
        MEL 23:45
        39h
        2 stops
        YQY 00:45
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 3,767
        12% off
        AU$ 4,272 AU$ 3,767
      • YQY 05:05
        52h 10m
        2 stops
        MEL 23:15
        Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 12 | Cathay Pacific
        MEL 08:25
        54h 40m
        2 stops
        YQY 01:05
        Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Oct 16 | Cathay Pacific
        AU$ 3,887
        9% off
        AU$ 4,272 AU$ 3,887
      • YQY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        YQY 16:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
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      • YQY 06:10
        58h 50m
        4 stops
        MEL 07:00
        Sydney - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Air Canada
        AU$ 1,145 AU$ 1,648
        31% off
        31% off
        AU$ 1,648 AU$ 1,145
      • YQY 12:10
        53h 20m
        3 stops
        MEL 07:30
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Air Canada
        AU$ 1,327 AU$ 1,648
        19% off
        19% off
        AU$ 1,648 AU$ 1,327
      • YQY 05:05
        60h 25m
        3 stops
        MEL 07:30
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 20 | Air Canada
        AU$ 1,362 AU$ 1,648
        17% off
        17% off
        AU$ 1,648 AU$ 1,362
      • YQY 12:10
        35h 25m
        2 stops
        MEL 14:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 22 | Air Canada
        AU$ 1,386
        16% off
        AU$ 1,648 AU$ 1,386
      • YQY 05:45
        62h 45m
        3 stops
        MEL 11:30
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 8 | Air Canada
        AU$ 1,438
        13% off
        AU$ 1,648 AU$ 1,438
      • YQY 05:45
        59h 15m
        5 stops
        MEL 07:00
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Air Canada
        AU$ 1,460
        11% off
        AU$ 1,648 AU$ 1,460
      • YQY 05:05
        43h 30m
        2 stops
        MEL 14:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 24 | Air Canada
        AU$ 1,477
        10% off
        AU$ 1,648 AU$ 1,477
      • YQY 05:45
        61h 50m
        4 stops
        MEL 10:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 13 | Air Canada
        AU$ 1,488
        10% off
        AU$ 1,648 AU$ 1,488
      • YQY 12:10
        36h 25m
        2 stops
        AVV 15:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | Air Canada
        AU$ 1,492
        9% off
        AU$ 1,648 AU$ 1,492
      • YQY 05:45
        62h 45m
        3 stops
        MEL 11:30
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Air Canada
        AU$ 1,499
        9% off
        AU$ 1,648 AU$ 1,499
      • YQY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Canada offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from AU$ 1,145 (for example, YQY–MEL on Fri, Oct 30). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Air Canada offers fares from AU$ 2,769, departing on Mon, Oct 19 and returning on Fri, Oct 23.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Fri, Oct 30, with one-way fares from just AU$ 1,145.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. August is generally the busiest month for travel to Melbourne.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne is usually September, when demand is lower.
  • The time difference between Melbourne and Sydney is 14h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
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