฿1,975 Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ฿1,975 for one-way flights and ฿7,340 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Qantas Airways
Sat, 10 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
MEL
Melbourne
SYD
Sydney
฿7,340 Return, found 5 days ago
฿7,340
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat, 10 Jan from Melbourne to Sydney, returning Tue, 13 Jan, priced at ฿7,340 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Wed, 1 Apr - Fri, 3 Apr
MEL
Melbourne
SYD
Sydney
฿7,735 Return, found 3 days ago
฿7,735
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 1 Apr from Melbourne to Sydney, returning Fri, 3 Apr, priced at ฿7,735 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Sun, 15 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
MEL
Melbourne
SYD
Sydney
฿7,760 Return, found 6 days ago
฿7,760
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 15 Feb from Melbourne to Sydney, returning Sun, 22 Feb, priced at ฿7,760 found 6 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 2 Apr - Sat, 4 Apr
MEL
Melbourne
SYD
Sydney
฿7,865 Return, found 1 hour ago
฿7,865
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 2 Apr from Melbourne to Sydney, returning Sat, 4 Apr, priced at ฿7,865 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
SYD
Sydney
฿7,885 Return, found 1 day ago
฿7,885
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 5 Mar from Melbourne to Sydney, returning Mon, 9 Mar, priced at ฿7,885 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Thu, 2 Apr - Sat, 4 Apr
MEL
Melbourne
SYD
Sydney
฿7,915 Return, found 1 hour ago
฿7,915
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 2 Apr from Melbourne to Sydney, returning Sat, 4 Apr, priced at ฿7,915 found 1 hour ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 21 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
MEL
Melbourne
SYD
Sydney
฿8,185 Return, found 3 days ago
฿8,185
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 21 Jan from Melbourne to Sydney, returning Sun, 25 Jan, priced at ฿8,185 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Sat, 10 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
MEL
Melbourne
SYD
Sydney
฿8,195 Return, found 5 days ago
฿8,195
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat, 10 Jan from Melbourne to Sydney, returning Tue, 13 Jan, priced at ฿8,195 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Fri, 9 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
MEL
Melbourne
SYD
Sydney
฿8,235 Return, found 3 days ago
฿8,235
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 9 Jan from Melbourne to Sydney, returning Fri, 16 Jan, priced at ฿8,235 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Sun, 15 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
MEL
Melbourne
SYD
Sydney
฿8,255 Return, found 6 days ago
฿8,255
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 15 Feb from Melbourne to Sydney, returning Sun, 22 Feb, priced at ฿8,255 found 6 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ฿2,274 - ฿4,106 per traveller.

Alternative airports near Sydney

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Kingsford Smith Intl. SYD. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 16 minutes. Flights from ฿8,345
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre16 min
Flights from ฿8,345
Flight from Melbourne to Sydney route information
Origin airport
Tullamarine
Destination airport
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Airlines serving
Qantas Airways
Return price
฿7,340
Distance
700 km
Average flight time
1 hour 25 mins

Perfect flights from Melbourne to Sydney

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from MEL to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
Round-trip tickets from MEL to SYD start from ฿7,340. This figure is based on fares advertised within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — make your booking ASAP to avoid missing out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
This differs between airlines, as each has its own set of terms and conditions. Head to the Customer Service Portal, where you'll find easy-to-follow instructions on how to cancel online.
How do I find cheap flights from MEL to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for MEL to SYD flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from MEL to SYD?
It only takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes to journey from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport. Put your seat back and get comfortable — but not too comfortable. You'll be landing in Sydney in no time.
How far is the flight from Tullamarine Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
It's only 710 kilometres between Melbourne and Sydney. Chances are you'll spend more time travelling to and from the airport than actually flying!
Which airlines fly direct from Tullamarine Airport to Sydney Airport?
It's easy to fly directly from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD). These are the most popular carriers that offer nonstop services on this route:

  • Virgin Australia - (VA) with 786 monthly flights
  • Qantas - (QF) with 738 monthly flights
  • Jetstar - (JQ) with 430 monthly flights
  • Rex Regional Express - (ZL) with 134 monthly flights

Are MEL to SYD flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking your trip from Tullamarine Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) last minute could save you some serious cash. However, you might miss out on a flight altogether! If you'd rather play it safe, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the best bargains up to a year in advance. If your preferred air carrier hasn't released tickets yet, check back frequently as deals are updated on Expedia all the time.
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