Cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne

from as little as £159

7 nights in Melbourne, departing Sydney on 23 / Oct / 2024 with Virgin Australia (price found 47 hours ago)

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23 / Oct / 2024 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Sydney/Melbourne route. There are around 80 flights on any given week from the UK to Melbourne and the cheapest month to fly right now is October.

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Min / Max Temperature (°C)
LOWEST

6 °C

AVG

14 °C

HIGHEST

26 °C

Rainfall (mm)
LOWEST

40 mm

AVG

49.2 mm

HIGHEST

60 mm

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How to get cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne

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You’ve searched for flights from Sydney to Melbourne. 80 flights go to or via Melbourne every week, and we've searched them all to make it easy for you to compare your flight options. On average, Virgin Australia has the cheapest flights, so look out for them in your search results.

When you fly from Sydney to Melbourne, you'll have two airlines to choose from for your 705 km journey. If you're planning to fly in peak season, make sure you book in advance to get a reasonable price. Or you could hold on and try to get a last-minute bargain.

To sort cheap flights to Melbourne, it's best to start searching for flights by month, as this will show you when prices are at their lowest. Keep an eye on Qantas too, as they're the most popular airline for flying from Sydney to Melbourne.

Flights from Sydney to Melbourne normally take 1 hrs 35 mins. Make sure you check what refreshments or meals are included, so you can plan your journey. Before you book, why not check out our holiday package and car hire options? We have some hotels close to the airport – handy if you're arriving late at night, or flying back very early.

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