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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$56 and round-trip from US$105. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      MEL 06:00
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$98
      43% off
      43% off
      US$98 US$56
    • Cheapest
      MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$98
      43% off
      43% off
      US$98 US$56
    • Cheapest
      MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$109
      49% off
      49% off
      US$109 US$56
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      42% off
      US$98 US$57
    • MEL 07:20
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:55
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      42% off
      US$98 US$57
    • MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      48% off
      US$109 US$57
    • MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      48% off
      US$109 US$57
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      48% off
      US$109 US$57
    • MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      48% off
      US$109 US$57
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 14:55
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 16:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      AVV 23:15
      Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 22 | Jetstar Airways
      US$105 US$175
      40% off
      40% off
      US$175 US$105
    • MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      AVV 23:15
      Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 22 | Jetstar Airways
      US$105 US$175
      40% off
      40% off
      US$175 US$105
    • MEL 20:20
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 21:45
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 08:10
      1h 35m
      Direct
      AVV 09:45
      Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$109 US$175
      38% off
      38% off
      US$175 US$109
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      WSI 18:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      MEL 20:20
      Sydney - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$109
      38% off
      US$175 US$109
    • MEL 09:20
      1h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 10:50
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 23 | Jetstar Airways
      WSI 18:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      MEL 20:20
      Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 28 | Jetstar Airways
      US$110
      37% off
      US$175 US$110
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 22 | Jetstar Airways
      WSI 09:25
      1h 35m
      Direct
      MEL 11:00
      Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 28 | Jetstar Airways
      US$110
      37% off
      US$175 US$110
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      WSI 09:25
      1h 35m
      Direct
      MEL 11:00
      Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 28 | Jetstar Airways
      US$118
      33% off
      US$175 US$118
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      WSI 09:25
      1h 35m
      Direct
      MEL 11:00
      Sydney - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      US$121
      31% off
      US$175 US$121
    • MEL 20:20
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 21:45
      Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      WSI 18:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      MEL 20:20
      Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      US$124
      28% off
      US$175 US$124
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
      SYD 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 06:00
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$98
      43% off
      43% off
      US$98 US$56
    • MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$98
      43% off
      43% off
      US$98 US$56
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$109
      49% off
      49% off
      US$109 US$56
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      42% off
      US$98 US$57
    • MEL 07:20
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:55
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      42% off
      US$98 US$57
    • MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      48% off
      US$109 US$57
    • MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      48% off
      US$109 US$57
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      48% off
      US$109 US$57
    • MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      48% off
      US$109 US$57
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$109
      49% off
      49% off
      US$109 US$56
    • MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$109
      49% off
      49% off
      US$109 US$56
    • MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57 US$109
      48% off
      48% off
      US$109 US$57
    • MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      48% off
      US$109 US$57
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      48% off
      US$109 US$57
    • MEL 07:20
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:55
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      48% off
      US$109 US$57
    • MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      48% off
      US$109 US$57
    • MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57
      48% off
      US$109 US$57
    • MEL 06:00
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$60
      45% off
      US$109 US$60
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 06:00
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 07:35
      Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$95 US$380
      75% off
      75% off
      US$380 US$95
    • MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$99 US$380
      74% off
      74% off
      US$380 US$99
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      US$103 US$380
      73% off
      73% off
      US$380 US$103
    • MEL 17:00
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 18:25
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Virgin Australia
      US$108
      72% off
      US$380 US$108
    • MEL 06:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 08:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      US$109
      71% off
      US$380 US$109
    • MEL 06:00
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 07:25
      Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Virgin Australia
      US$111
      71% off
      US$380 US$111
    • MEL 16:45
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 18:10
      Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$113
      70% off
      US$380 US$113
    • MEL 07:45
      1h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 09:20
      Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
      US$146
      62% off
      US$380 US$146
    • MEL 17:30
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 18:55
      Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Virgin Australia
      US$177
      53% off
      US$380 US$177
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$109
      49% off
      49% off
      US$109 US$56
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57 US$98
      42% off
      42% off
      US$98 US$57
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57 US$109
      48% off
      48% off
      US$109 US$57
    • MEL 20:20
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 21:45
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$63
      36% off
      US$98 US$63
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$64
      35% off
      US$98 US$64
    • MEL 20:20
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 21:45
      Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      US$70
      28% off
      US$98 US$70
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      US$70
      28% off
      US$98 US$70
    • MEL 20:50
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 22:15
      Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 22 | Jetstar Airways
      US$70
      28% off
      US$98 US$70
    • MEL 14:20
      1h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 15:45
      Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$72
      34% off
      US$109 US$72
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Sydney are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport are usually in January, with an average price of US$54. It is best to avoid October, when the average price can reach US$87.

US$87
US$71
US$54
US$38
    Cheapest
  • US$87
    Oct
  • US$63
    Nov
  • US$61
    Dec
  • US$54
    Jan
  • US$60
    Feb
  • US$59
    Mar
  • US$61
    Apr
  • US$60
    May
  • US$61
    Jun
  • US$63
    Jul
  • US$63
    Aug
  • US$63
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, November is often the month to find the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average price of US$182. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$270.

US$270
US$226
US$182
US$138
    Cheapest
  • US$218
    Oct
  • US$182
    Nov
  • US$218
    Dec
  • US$240
    Jan
  • US$226
    Feb
  • US$270
    Mar
  • US$249
    Apr
  • US$229
    May
  • US$221
    Jun
  • US$189
    Jul
  • US$201
    Aug
  • US$202
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

US$157
US$139
US$121
US$103
    Cheapest
  • US$138
    Mon
  • US$124
    Tue
  • US$121
    Wed
  • US$125
    Thu
  • US$137
    Fri
  • US$136
    Sat
  • US$157
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Jetstar Airways (from US$56) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From US$56
Virgin Australia
From US$76
Qantas Airways
From US$105
Regional Express
From US$337

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What is the flight schedule from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Melbourne to Sydney and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ538

    Melbourne Airport

    20:50

    MEL

    1h 25m

    22:15

    SYD

    - M T W T - S
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  2. JQ536

    Melbourne Airport

    20:20

    MEL

    1h 25m

    21:45

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ520

    Melbourne Airport

    15:05

    MEL

    1h 25m

    16:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ534

    Melbourne Airport

    12:25

    MEL

    1h 25m

    13:50

    SYD

    S - T - T - S
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  5. JQ502

    Melbourne Airport

    07:30

    MEL

    1h 30m

    09:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ500

    Melbourne Airport

    06:00

    MEL

    1h 35m

    07:35

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ504

    Melbourne Airport

    08:15

    MEL

    1h 30m

    09:45

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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About Melbourne Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport

Learn about Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 706.58 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$56
Cheapest return ticket price US$105

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 63 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 21:00, with about 99 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$133 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Kingsford Smith Airport to downtown is about 8 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76 km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 12055 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport currently start from US$56, and round-trip fares start from US$105. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Dec 16; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 7 minutes, and around 452 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is US$143. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with one-way fares starting from US$56. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport operates around 459 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Melbourne Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.