Cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney
Cheap return flights from Melbourne to Sydney
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
Sydney flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- Jetstar
- Virgin Australia
- Qantas
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sydney.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Rex Airlines
- Qantas
- Virgin Australia
These airlines fly from Melbourne to Sydney, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
1 hour and 30 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Sydney.
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Alternative flights from Melbourne
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Melbourne/Sydney route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Sydney and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Melbourne to Sydney. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. Jetstar is, on average, the cheapest airline for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for Melbourne to Sydney on 22/02/2026 at 01:55 for £86.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. We've found 5 airlines that operate the 713 km flight from Melbourne to Sydney.
To find the best offers, book at least 2-3 months in advance, especially during peak seasons. Last-minute deals can be risky. Jetstar is a popular, budget-friendly airline for this route, with an average flight duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information, proceed to payment, and consider booking a hotel with us or using our flight + hotel service to save time and money.
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