Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
Sydney – Melbourne
Outbound – May 10, 2025
direct
1h 40m Return – May 17, 2025
direct
1h 25m $96
7 days ago
Sydney – Melbourne
Outbound – May 10, 2025
direct
1h 40m Return – May 17, 2025
direct
1h 25m $117
7 days ago
Sydney – Melbourne
Outbound – May 10, 2025
direct
1h 40m Return – May 17, 2025
direct
1h 25m $121
7 days ago
Sydney – Melbourne
Outbound – May 10, 2025
direct
1h 35m Return – May 17, 2025
direct
1h 25m $130
7 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
$53
Average price of a round trip
$154
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
1h35
A flight from Sydney to Melbourne takes on average 1h35.
Best time
April
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Melbourne is April.
The best flight deals for a weekend
Sydney – Melbourne
Outbound – Aug 28, 2025
direct
1h 30m Return – Aug 30, 2025
direct
1h 25m $91
13 days ago
Sydney – Melbourne
Outbound – Aug 28, 2025
direct
1h 35m Return – Aug 30, 2025
direct
1h 25m $96
13 days ago
Sydney – Melbourne
Outbound – Aug 28, 2025
direct
1h 35m Return – Aug 30, 2025
direct
1h 25m $101
13 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.
The best flight deals for a week
Sydney – Melbourne
Outbound – May 10, 2025
direct
1h 40m Return – May 17, 2025
direct
1h 25m $96
7 days ago
Sydney – Melbourne
Outbound – May 10, 2025
direct
1h 40m Return – May 17, 2025
direct
1h 25m $117
7 days ago
Sydney – Melbourne
Outbound – May 10, 2025
direct
1h 40m Return – May 17, 2025
direct
1h 25m $121
7 days ago
Sydney – Melbourne
Outbound – May 10, 2025
direct
1h 35m Return – May 17, 2025
direct
1h 25m $130
7 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.
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 January, with an average flight ticket price of $53 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of April, March and January.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 287 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Jetstar Airways. A ticket from the airline Jetstar Airways to Melbourne costs on average $108.
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 18°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 21°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 16°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 19°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 April. 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 287 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 42 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 25% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne is Saturday.
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 or Melbourne Avalon.
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 53 mm in Melbourne and 56 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.