Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne
The cheapest flights right now
Sydney – Melbourne
Outbound – Oct 28, 2026
direct
1h 35m Return – Nov 2, 2026
direct
1h 25m $113
2 days ago
Sydney – Melbourne
Outbound – Oct 28, 2026
direct
1h 35m Return – Nov 1, 2026
direct
1h 25m $119
2 days ago
Sydney – Melbourne
Outbound – Oct 29, 2026
direct
1h 30m Return – Nov 2, 2026
direct
1h 25m $116
2 days ago
Sydney – Melbourne
Outbound – Oct 29, 2026
direct
1h 35m Return – Nov 1, 2026
direct
1h 25m $121
3 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$85
Average price of a round trip
$159
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
1h36
A flight from Sydney to Melbourne takes on average 1h36.
Best time
April
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Melbourne is April.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
Monthly price data (Table View)
September
Sep
$131
October
Oct
$203
November
Nov
$119
December
Dec
$0
January
Jan
$106
February
Feb
$0
March
Mar
$193
April
Apr
$136
May
May
$0
June
Jun
$89
July
Jul
$0
August
Aug
$109
* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Melbourne
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Melbourne (Australia) from Sydney (Australia) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is June, with an average flight ticket price of $81 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of June, April and January.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 8 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Virgin Australia. A ticket from the airline Virgin Australia to Melbourne costs on average $156.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia.
info departure city :
Sydney, Australia
airports :
Sidney-Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Rose Bay Water Airport (RSE)
Bankstown Airport (BWU)
local time :
Sydney is a city in the country Australia, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Sydney, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 20°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 26°C.
The city of Sydney (SYD) has 3 airport(s): Sidney-Kingsford Smith, Rose Bay Water and Bankstown
destination info :
Melbourne, Australia
airports :
Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Essendon Airport (MEB)
local time :
Melbourne is in the country Australia, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Melbourne, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 14°C, with a minimum of 11°C and a maximum of 18°C.
The city of Melbourne (MEL) has 2 airport(s): Tullamarine and Essendon
Useful info about Melbourne
What is the least touristic period to go to Melbourne?
If you want to visit Melbourne during the least touristic period, choose the month of April.
What is the most popular time to travel to Melbourne?
In Melbourne, the most popular month is June. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Sydney to Melbourne?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 8 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 2 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne is Friday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Sydney and Melbourne?
When you leave, you can leave from Sidney-Kingsford Smith, and you will arrive at Tullamarine.
How to reach Sydney airport from the city centre?
The airport Sidney-Kingsford Smith is located 9 km, Rose Bay Water is located 6 km or Bankstown is located 22 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Sydney to Melbourne?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Sydney and Melbourne?
In summer, the average temperature is 10°C in Melbourne and 14°C in Sydney. The average rainfall in summer is 54 mm in Melbourne and 61 mm in Sydney. In summer, it is warmer in Sydney and it rains less in Melbourne. In winter, it is colder in Sydney and it rains more in Sydney.