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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 12:35 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:10 PM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, May 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 2:55 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 4:20 PM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, May 10 | Jetstar Airways
        $92 $111
        17% off
        17% off
        $111 $92
      • SYD 6:00 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:40 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, May 6 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 6:00 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:25 AM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, May 8 | Jetstar Airways
        $92 $111
        17% off
        17% off
        $111 $92
      • SYD 4:05 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 5:40 PM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, May 5 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 6:00 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:25 AM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, May 7 | Jetstar Airways
        $92 $111
        17% off
        17% off
        $111 $92
      • SYD 8:50 AM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:25 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, May 12 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 6:00 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:25 AM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, May 18 | Jetstar Airways
        $92
        17% off
        $111 $92
      • SYD 7:00 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:40 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sun, May 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 4:40 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:10 PM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, May 21 | Jetstar Airways
        $92
        17% off
        $111 $92
      • SYD 8:50 AM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:25 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, May 20 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 6:00 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:25 AM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, May 22 | Jetstar Airways
        $92
        17% off
        $111 $92
      • SYD 7:00 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:40 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Fri, May 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 8:55 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:20 PM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, May 19 | Jetstar Airways
        $93
        16% off
        $111 $93
      • SYD 2:20 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 3:55 PM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sun, May 24 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 6:00 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:25 AM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        $93
        16% off
        $111 $93
      • SYD 12:05 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:40 PM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, May 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 6:00 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:25 AM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, May 18 | Jetstar Airways
        $93
        16% off
        $111 $93
      • SYD 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL Invalid Date
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 15 | Normal Airline
        MEL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SYD 4:00 PM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Apr 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:20 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, May 7 | Jetstar Airways
        $49 $65
        25% off
        25% off
        $65 $49
      • SYD 6:00 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:40 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, May 6 | Jetstar Airways
        $49 $65
        25% off
        25% off
        $65 $49
      • SYD 8:45 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:20 PM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, May 5 | Jetstar Airways
        $50 $65
        23% off
        23% off
        $65 $50
      • SYD 5:00 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 6:35 PM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, May 20 | Jetstar Airways
        $54
        17% off
        $65 $54
      • SYD 6:00 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:40 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, May 19 | Jetstar Airways
        $54
        17% off
        $65 $54
      • SYD 4:05 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 5:40 PM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 22 | Jetstar Airways
        $54
        17% off
        $65 $54
      • SYD 7:00 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:40 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, May 14 | Jetstar Airways
        $54
        17% off
        $65 $54
      • SYD 2:20 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 3:55 PM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Fri, May 29 | Jetstar Airways
        $54
        17% off
        $65 $54
      • SYD 8:45 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:20 PM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Jun 2 | Jetstar Airways
        $54
        17% off
        $65 $54
      • SYD 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL Invalid Date
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 15 | Normal Airline
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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.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest month to fly one-way from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is May, with an average price of $47. The priciest month is usually November, when the average price can reach $61.

$61
$54
$47
$40
    Cheapest
  • $50
    Apr
  • $47
    May
  • $48
    Jun
  • $55
    Jul
  • $55
    Aug
  • $56
    Sep
  • $58
    Oct
  • $61
    Nov
  • $58
    Dec
  • $57
    Jan
  • $58
    Feb
  • $58
    Mar

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, May is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of $134. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $283.

$283
$209
$134
$60
    Cheapest
  • $220
    Apr
  • $134
    May
  • $142
    Jun
  • $187
    Jul
  • $169
    Aug
  • $167
    Sep
  • $173
    Oct
  • $175
    Nov
  • $201
    Dec
  • $224
    Jan
  • $217
    Feb
  • $283
    Mar

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Sydney to Melbourne 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 day to depart from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is Tuesday, with average fares generally lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$143
$124
$105
$86
  • $115
    Mon
  • $105
    Tue
  • $112
    Wed
  • $131
    Thu
  • $143
    Fri
  • $127
    Sat
  • $136
    Sun

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Flight Schedule from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

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Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ523

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    4:40 PM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    6:15 PM

    MEL

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  2. JQ529

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    8:45 PM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    10:20 PM

    MEL

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  3. JQ531

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:00 PM

    SYD

    1h 40m

    7:40 PM

    MEL

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  4. JQ517

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    12:35 PM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    2:10 PM

    MEL

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  5. JQ515

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    8:50 AM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    10:25 AM

    MEL

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  6. JQ519

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    2:35 PM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    4:10 PM

    MEL

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  7. JQ509

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    9:45 AM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    11:20 AM

    MEL

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  8. JQ533

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    7:45 PM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    9:20 PM

    MEL

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  9. JQ505

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    7:00 AM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    8:35 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ501

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    7:35 AM

    MEL

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Flight Info of Flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

Cheapest round-trip ticket price$82
Cheapest one-way flight price$39
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary

FAQs for Sydney to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • When are flight tickets from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Sydney to Melbourne based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $139.
  • It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL).
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.

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