Melbourne to Sydney Flight Overview

The distance between Melbourne and Sydney is approximately 704.78km. The average flight time between Melbourne and Sydney is 1 hour 29 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. November is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
₹ 3,892
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways MEL-SYD 1h 20m · Direct Wed, Oct 14
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Cheapest return
₹ 8,181
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways MEL-SYD 1h 25m · Direct Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
704.78km
Flight distance
1h 29m
Average flight time

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Melbourne to Sydney over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from ₹ 3,892 and round-trip tickets from ₹ 8,181.

Airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Sydney

You can choose from 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Sydney, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Jetstar Airways currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
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Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Melbourne to Sydney according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Melbourne to Sydney

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

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

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Sydney is September, with an average price of ₹ 3,834. The most expensive month is usually April, with average prices reaching ₹ 4,834.

₹ 4,834
₹ 4,334
₹ 3,834
₹ 3,334
    Cheapest
  • ₹ 4,162
    Aug
  • ₹ 3,834
    Sep
  • ₹ 4,336
    Oct
  • ₹ 4,220
    Nov
  • ₹ 4,561
    Dec
  • ₹ 4,303
    Jan
  • ₹ 4,332
    Feb
  • ₹ 4,778
    Mar
  • ₹ 4,834
    Apr
  • ₹ 4,509
    May
  • ₹ 4,518
    Jun
  • ₹ 4,409
    Jul

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

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

Based on Trip.com's historical data, July is often the cheapest month for fly from Melbourne to Sydney, with an average price of ₹ 13,525. March is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as ₹ 24,236.

₹ 24,236
₹ 18,881
₹ 13,525
₹ 8,170
    Cheapest
  • ₹ 17,739
    Aug
  • ₹ 13,717
    Sep
  • ₹ 14,360
    Oct
  • ₹ 15,274
    Nov
  • ₹ 17,584
    Dec
  • ₹ 19,023
    Jan
  • ₹ 19,752
    Feb
  • ₹ 24,236
    Mar
  • ₹ 20,859
    Apr
  • ₹ 17,607
    May
  • ₹ 17,542
    Jun
  • ₹ 13,525
    Jul

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

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Melbourne to Sydney 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 Melbourne to Sydney is Wednesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sunday as fares are usually the highest.

₹ 14,029
₹ 12,116
₹ 10,203
₹ 8,290
    Cheapest
  • ₹ 12,186
    Mon
  • ₹ 10,620
    Tue
  • ₹ 10,203
    Wed
  • ₹ 10,926
    Thu
  • ₹ 12,279
    Fri
  • ₹ 11,847
    Sat
  • ₹ 14,029
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as ₹ 3,892 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AVV to SYD on Wed, Oct 14), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from ₹ 8,181 departing on Wed, Oct 7 and returning on Tue, Oct 13.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Sydney with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia 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 about 1 hour 29 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney 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 497 flight per week flying from Melbourne to Sydney. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF5610 (16:42)
  • To find best deals on flights from Melbourne to Sydney, 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 Wed, Oct 14, with one-way flights priced at just ₹ 3,892.
    · 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 Sydney travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Sydney is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Sydney on August 25, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at ₹ 3,949.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sydney, with Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport (MEL-SYD) is by far the most common option on this route: Sydney Airport (SYD) Western Sydney International Airport (WSI).
  • The time difference between Sydney and Melbourne is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Melbourne to Sydney is ₹ 9,590. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Melbourne to Sydney is ₹ 16,223. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Melbourne and Sydney, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne to Sydney. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Melbourne to Sydney

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

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney is Jetstar Airways, with an average fare of ₹ 11,351.

₹ 8,611
₹ 11,351
₹ 14,092
₹ 16,833
₹ 19,573
Jetstar Airways
₹ 11,351
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
₹ 14,096
Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways
₹ 19,573
Qantas Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

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

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Melbourne to Sydney is Qantas Airways, operating 237 flights per week.

144
175
206
237
Qantas Airways
237
Qantas Airways
Emirates
227
Emirates
IndiGo
221
IndiGo
Air New Zealand
197
Air New Zealand
Virgin Australia
177
Virgin Australia
Singapore Airlines
175
Singapore Airlines

How many flights fly from Melbourne to Sydney each day?

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

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

1532
1219
906
593
Highest
1206
Mon
1024
Tue
1152
Wed
1217
Thu
1532
Fri
906
Sat
1184
Sun