The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Melbourne

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of June. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

Filter by

week: Jun 8 - Jun 14

Flights from just $56

$56

$63

$59

$67

$70

$63

$64

$68

$71

$74

$72

JuneJulyAugust

Flying Time1 h and 30 mWhen flying from Sydney to Melbourne, this can take around 1 h and 30 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight$31The best price for flights from Sydney to Melbourne offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Origin airportSydney Kingsford Smith AirportWhen flying from Sydney to Melbourne

Destination airportsMelbourne Airport, Avalon AirportWhen traveling from Sydney to Melbourne

Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from Sydney to Melbourne according to search data results from our customers

Airlines operating this routeJetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas AirwaysAirline(s) that fly from Sydney to Melbourne

One-way average Price$115A flight from Sydney to Melbourne at eDreams will cost around $115, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data

Best time to bookDecemberFebruary is one of the most frequent times to fly to Melbourne from Sydney according to real data from our customers

Exchange rate

1 USD = 1.4 AUD

1 AUD = 0.71 USD

Last revised on Fri, 06/5

Distance: 443 miles

Sydney airports

Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city center: 5 miles

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city center: 7 miles

Avalon Airport (AVV)How far from city center: 31 miles

Are you planning to travel to Melbourne for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Sydney. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Sydney to Melbourne

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

When you fly from Sydney to Melbourne the average price is $115. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

For flights from Sydney to Melbourne, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne is $31. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

The most popular months to book a trip from Sydney to Melbourne are November, June and August, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Sydney to Melbourne?

The best time of the year to visit Melbourne depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to Melbourne from Sydney in terms of searches from our customers, followed by January and November. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds May, April and July are the months with fewer searches for Sydney - Melbourne.

How long does the flight from Sydney to Melbourne take?

Flight length from Sydney to Melbourne is around 1 h and 30 m on average, at an average distance of 443.3 mi, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Melbourne compared to Sydney?

While in Sydney the temperatures can reach an average of 73ºF ºC in summer, Melbourne's temperatures can go up to 69ºF ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather indicators show around 52ºF ºC in Melbourne, compared to the 57ºF ºC average degrees reported in Sydney.

Which airports have flights between Sydney and Melbourne?

The main route from Sydney to Melbourne is: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport(MEL). The following airlines fly this route:

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Sydney to Melbourne are:

Jetstar.
Virgin Australia.
Qantas Airways.

Plan your trip

Popular Flight RoutesAlternative routes