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Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport flight

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 AU$78 and round-trip from AU$125. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 16:45
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 18:10
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MEL 07:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$125 AU$195
        36% off
        36% off
        AU$195 AU$125
      • MEL 20:20
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 21:45
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 21:45
        1h 30m
        Direct
        AVV 23:15
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$145 AU$195
        26% off
        26% off
        AU$195 AU$145
      • MEL 20:50
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 14:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 15:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$146 AU$195
        25% off
        25% off
        AU$195 AU$146
      • MEL 20:50
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 14:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 15:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$146
        25% off
        AU$195 AU$146
      • MEL 16:45
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 18:10
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 08:10
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 09:45
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$146
        25% off
        AU$195 AU$146
      • MEL 20:20
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 21:45
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 21:45
        1h 30m
        Direct
        AVV 23:15
        Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$146
        25% off
        AU$195 AU$146
      • MEL 20:50
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 14:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 15:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$147
        25% off
        AU$195 AU$147
      • MEL 20:50
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 14:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 15:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$147
        25% off
        AU$195 AU$147
      • MEL 06:45
        1h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 08:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 14:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 15:35
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$148
        24% off
        AU$195 AU$148
      • MEL 06:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 07:35
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 21:45
        1h 30m
        Direct
        AVV 23:15
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$149
        24% off
        AU$195 AU$149
      • MEL 20:50
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 21:45
        1h 30m
        Direct
        AVV 23:15
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$152
        22% off
        AU$195 AU$152
      • MEL 06:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 07:35
        Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 08:10
        1h 35m
        Direct
        AVV 09:45
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$152
        22% off
        AU$195 AU$152
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Oct 4 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 06:45
        1h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 08:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$78 AU$115
        32% off
        32% off
        AU$115 AU$78
      • MEL 06:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 07:35
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$80 AU$115
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$115 AU$80
      • MEL 15:25
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 16:50
        Melbourne - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$80 AU$115
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$115 AU$80
      • MEL 07:20
        1h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 08:55
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$80
        30% off
        AU$115 AU$80
      • MEL 20:20
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 21:45
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$80
        30% off
        AU$115 AU$80
      • MEL 20:20
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 21:45
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$80
        30% off
        AU$115 AU$80
      • MEL 06:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 07:35
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$80
        30% off
        AU$115 AU$80
      • MEL 20:50
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$80
        30% off
        AU$115 AU$80
      • MEL 06:45
        1h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 08:20
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$80
        30% off
        AU$115 AU$80
      • MEL 20:50
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:15
        Melbourne - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$80
        30% off
        AU$115 AU$80
      • MEL 06:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 07:35
        Melbourne - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$88
        23% off
        AU$115 AU$88
      • MEL 09:20
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 10:50
        Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$89
        23% off
        AU$115 AU$89
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Melbourne - Sydney | Sun, Oct 4 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

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 AU$77. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach AU$159.

AU$159
AU$118
AU$77
AU$36
    Cheapest
  • AU$159
    Sep
  • AU$87
    Oct
  • AU$90
    Nov
  • AU$87
    Dec
  • AU$77
    Jan
  • AU$85
    Feb
  • AU$84
    Mar
  • AU$87
    Apr
  • AU$86
    May
  • AU$87
    Jun
  • AU$89
    Jul
  • AU$89
    Aug

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, October is often the month to find the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average price of AU$252. September is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching AU$418.

AU$418
AU$335
AU$252
AU$169
    Cheapest
  • AU$418
    Sep
  • AU$252
    Oct
  • AU$260
    Nov
  • AU$312
    Dec
  • AU$343
    Jan
  • AU$323
    Feb
  • AU$386
    Mar
  • AU$356
    Apr
  • AU$327
    May
  • AU$316
    Jun
  • AU$270
    Jul
  • AU$287
    Aug

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.

AU$226
AU$198
AU$170
AU$142
    Cheapest
  • AU$197
    Mon
  • AU$175
    Tue
  • AU$170
    Wed
  • AU$178
    Thu
  • AU$195
    Fri
  • AU$193
    Sat
  • AU$226
    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 AU$78) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AU$78
Virgin Australia
From AU$127
Qantas Airways
From AU$161

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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. JQ522

    Melbourne Airport

    15:25

    MEL

    1h 25m

    16:50

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ536

    Melbourne Airport

    20:20

    MEL

    1h 25m

    21:45

    SYD

    - - - - - - S
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  3. JQ520

    Melbourne Airport

    14:55

    MEL

    1h 25m

    16:20

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ532

    Melbourne Airport

    20:50

    MEL

    1h 25m

    22:15

    SYD

    S - - W T F S
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  5. JQ528

    Melbourne Airport

    19:15

    MEL

    1h 25m

    20:40

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. JQ524

    Melbourne Airport

    16:45

    MEL

    1h 25m

    18:10

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ510

    Melbourne Airport

    06:40

    MEL

    1h 30m

    08:10

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ502

    Melbourne Airport

    06:45

    MEL

    1h 35m

    08:20

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  9. JQ500

    Melbourne Airport

    06:00

    MEL

    1h 30m

    07:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ504

    Melbourne Airport

    07:20

    MEL

    1h 35m

    08:55

    SYD

    S - 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 706.58km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$78
Cheapest return ticket price AU$125

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 67 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 102 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 AU$177 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Kingsford Smith Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76km.
  • 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 AU$78, and round-trip fares start from AU$125. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Nov 18; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways and Air Niugini operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 6 minutes, and around 493 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 AU$165. 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 AU$78. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport operates around 496 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.

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