Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (SYD - MEL)

SYD — MEL
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights users flying from Sydney to Melbourne on Virgin Australia typically fly into Melbourne and depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Select your dates above for pricing.

Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Melbourne in 2025

Find detailed information about Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Melbourne. Explore the options provided by Virgin Australia to plan your journey from Sydney to Melbourne. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price (all airlines)

S$ 175
Highest demand for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne; 15% potential price increase.
Best time to find cheap flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne; 1% potential price drop.
Average price for all Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne flights (one-way and round-trip).
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    Cheapflights users who travel with Virgin Australia (a popular airline from Sydney to Melbourne Airport) have rated them a 6.5/10. This rating comes from 474 reviews. If you are looking to travel SYD-MEL, search your dates above.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking with Virgin Australia 81 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 with Virgin Australia?

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in May, with an average price of S$ 70. Conversely, traveling with Virgin Australia from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in August will be the most expensive, with an average cost of S$ 109. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

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Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Overview

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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