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Flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Airlines operating flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Choose from 2 airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne, including Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and . Jetstar Airways currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sydney to Melbourne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Sydney to Melbourne over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from Rs 10,180 and round-trip tickets from Rs 21,784.

Displayed flight fares from Sydney to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Sydney to Melbourne

The distance between Sydney and Melbourne is 704.78 km. It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes on average to fly from Sydney to Melbourne. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceRs 10,180
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceRs 21,784
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance704.78 km
Average flight time1 hour 35 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Sydney–Melbourne route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Sydney to Melbourne

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Sydney to Melbourne in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Melbourne is May, with an average price of Rs 8,632. The most expensive month is usually January, with average prices reaching Rs 12,790.

Rs 12,790
Rs 10,711
Rs 8,632
Rs 6,553
    Cheapest
  • Rs 9,555
    Mar
  • Rs 9,498
    Apr
  • Rs 8,632
    May
  • Rs 9,665
    Jun
  • Rs 10,920
    Jul
  • Rs 10,062
    Aug
  • Rs 11,335
    Sep
  • Rs 12,347
    Oct
  • Rs 12,081
    Nov
  • Rs 12,494
    Dec
  • Rs 12,790
    Jan
  • Rs 12,101
    Feb

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

Average price of return flights from Sydney to Melbourne purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, June is often the cheapest month for fly from Sydney to Melbourne, with an average price of Rs 30,974. March is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as Rs 56,005.

Rs 56,005
Rs 43,490
Rs 30,974
Rs 18,459
    Cheapest
  • Rs 56,005
    Mar
  • Rs 52,760
    Apr
  • Rs 31,553
    May
  • Rs 30,974
    Jun
  • Rs 41,582
    Jul
  • Rs 36,016
    Aug
  • Rs 38,645
    Sep
  • Rs 41,339
    Oct
  • Rs 41,302
    Nov
  • Rs 46,892
    Dec
  • Rs 47,621
    Jan
  • Rs 48,268
    Feb

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Sydney to Melbourne on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Melbourne is Tuesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Friday as fares are usually the highest.

Rs 37,669
Rs 31,825
Rs 25,981
Rs 20,137
  • Rs 29,669
    Mon
  • Rs 25,981
    Tue
  • Rs 27,547
    Wed
  • Rs 32,828
    Thu
  • Rs 37,669
    Fri
  • Rs 32,600
    Sat
  • Rs 35,970
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne (SYD-MEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as Rs 10,180 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SYD to AVV on Tue, Apr 28), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from Rs 21,784 departing on Wed, Apr 22 and returning on Wed, Apr 29.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sydney to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 574 flight per week flying from Sydney to Melbourne. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF405 (06:36)
  • To find best deals on flights from Sydney to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Apr 28, with one-way flights priced at just Rs 10,180.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Melbourne is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Melbourne on March 10, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at Rs 10,383.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport (SYD-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB) Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The time difference between Melbourne and Sydney is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne is Jetstar Airways, with an average fare of Rs 30,660.

Rs 23,236
Rs 30,660
Rs 38,084
Rs 45,508
Rs 52,932
Jetstar Airways
Rs 30,660
Jetstar Airways
Regional Express
Rs 32,289
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Rs 41,165
Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways
Rs 52,932
Qantas Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Sydney to Melbourne on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Sydney to Melbourne is Qantas Airways, operating 250 flights per week.

166
194
222
250
Qantas Airways
250
Qantas Airways
Hawaiian Airlines
238
Hawaiian Airlines
Emirates
231
Emirates
Air New Zealand
209
Air New Zealand
Virgin Australia
195
Virgin Australia
Singapore Airlines
194
Singapore Airlines

How many flights fly from Sydney to Melbourne each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Sydney to Melbourne on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Sydney to Melbourne are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Saturday.

1617
1308
998
689
Highest
1224
Mon
1192
Tue
1258
Wed
1259
Thu
1617
Fri
998
Sat
1278
Sun