S$73 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Sydney

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Sydney (MEL-SYD)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$73 for one-way flights and S$180 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Thu, 11 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun
MEL
Melbourne
SYD
Sydney
S$180 Return, found 8 hours ago
S$180
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 11 Jun from Melbourne to Sydney, returning Thu, 18 Jun, priced at S$180 found 8 hours ago
Jetstar
Thu, 11 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun
MEL
Melbourne
SYD
Sydney
S$195 Return, found 8 hours ago
S$195
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 11 Jun from Melbourne to Sydney, returning Thu, 18 Jun, priced at S$195 found 8 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, 26 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
SYD
Sydney
S$219 Return, found 2 days ago
S$219
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 26 Nov from Melbourne to Sydney, returning Fri, 28 Nov, priced at S$219 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 25 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec
MEL
Melbourne
SYD
Sydney
S$371 Return, found 5 days ago
S$371
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 25 Dec from Melbourne to Sydney, returning Tue, 30 Dec, priced at S$371 found 5 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$92 - S$263 per traveller.

Alternative airports near Sydney

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Kingsford Smith Intl. SYD. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 16 minutes. Flights from S$131
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre16 min
Flights from S$131

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from MEL to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
Round-trip tickets from MEL to SYD start from S$180. This figure is based on fares advertised within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — make your booking ASAP to avoid missing out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
This differs between airlines, as each has its own set of terms and conditions. Head to the Customer Service Portal, where you'll find easy-to-follow instructions on how to cancel online.
How do I find cheap flights from MEL to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for MEL to SYD flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from MEL to SYD?
It only takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes to journey from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport. Put your seat back and get comfortable — but not too comfortable. You'll be landing in Sydney in no time.
How far is the flight from Tullamarine Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
It's only 710 kilometres between Melbourne and Sydney. Chances are you'll spend more time travelling to and from the airport than actually flying!
Which airlines fly direct from Tullamarine Airport to Sydney Airport?
It's easy to fly directly from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD). These are the most popular carriers that offer nonstop services on this route:

  • Virgin Australia - (VA) with 786 monthly flights
  • Qantas - (QF) with 738 monthly flights
  • Jetstar - (JQ) with 430 monthly flights
  • Rex Regional Express - (ZL) with 134 monthly flights

Are MEL to SYD flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking your trip from Tullamarine Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) last minute could save you some serious cash. However, you might miss out on a flight altogether! If you'd rather play it safe, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the best bargains up to a year in advance. If your preferred air carrier hasn't released tickets yet, check back frequently as deals are updated on Expedia all the time.

Travel information

Origin airport
Tullamarine
Destination airport
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Airlines serving
Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
S$180
Distance
700 km
Average flight time
1 hour 25 mins

Book with confidence

Flights from Melbourne to Sydney

There are several airlines that operate frequent flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD) including

The earliest flight leaves Tullamarine Airport at 05:05 and arrives at Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport at 06:30. The last flight of the day departs Melbourne at 21:15 and arrives at Sydney at 22:40.

The flight distance from Melbourne to Sydney is about 708 km, the shortest flight is 01 hours 20 minutes with .

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