Cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

SYD — MEL
20 août — 27 août1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne are usually found in February or May, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 août 2025.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

S$ 147

Good round-trip deal

S$ 181 or less

Good one-way deal

S$ 117 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (S$ 38 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (S$ 6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne.

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 30 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of S$ 311). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 593). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 août 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 15 août 2025.

The most flights from SYD to MEL are scheduled on a Friday (326 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (140 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 15 août 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Sydney to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

    Located just 7.5 km from the city centre, Sydney Kingsford Smith is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from Sydney. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 246 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at S$ 93, Jetstar will fly you from Sydney to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Virgin Australia for as low as S$ 162. Jetstar is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from Sydney, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (81%), British Airways (81%), China Southern( 81%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of S$ 311). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 593). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Sydney to Melbourne on these airlines

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Top 2 airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 200,618 searches. Data last updated 15 août 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapestS$ 93AverageS$ 133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapestS$ 162AverageS$ 307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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