Cheap Flights from Sydney to Melbourne starting at S$ 41

Here are our top budget-friendly flights, offering flexible one-way or round-trip options. Additional flights with other timings and airlines are also available.

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Cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Melbourne

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May

27 4
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18 25
Jun

25 1
1 8
8 15
15 22
22 29
Jul

29 6
6 13
13 20

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Airlines adjust prices for flights from Sydney to Melbourne based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How much is a flight from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) cost?

According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around S$ 169.
How long is a flight from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)?

It takes about 1 hour 35 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL).
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)?

Airlines with flights from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL): American Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Emirates, British Airways, Srilankan Airlines, Air Niugini, Etihad Airways, Air India, Jetstar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia.
How many airports in Melbourne?

There are 4 airports near Melbourne: Melbourne Airport, Avalon Airport, Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport and Essendon Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Sydney to Melbourne

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Tap 'Date' on the flight search bar to browse the calendar for Sydney to Melbourne airfare over the next 6 months in 2025. If you're looking to fly within the next 3 months, the cheapest date seems to be Wed, May 7, with one-way flights starting at S$ 41.

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Flying from Sydney to Melbourne

Cheapest one-way flight price	S$ 36
Cheapest return ticket price	S$ 70
Off-season for travel	May
Peak season for travel	January
Flight distance	704.78km
Average flight time	1 hour 35 minutes
Popular airline	Jetstar Airways