Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Cheapest flight

$127

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$432

Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

1h26

A flight from Melbourne to Sydney takes on average 1h26.

Best time

November

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Sydney is November.

What is the cheapest month for this flight?

* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.

Tips for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Check out our tips for booking your flights to Sydney (Australia) from Melbourne (Australia) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is June, with an average ticket price of $148 (calculation over the last two years). The busiest tourist season corresponds to the months of October, August and June.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight ticket at least 2 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Jetstar Airways. A ticket from the company Jetstar Airways to Sydney costs on average $433.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia.

Price of flight tickets from Melbourne to Sydney

Here is some information with useful tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from $127 to $571
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $432
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of June
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: September
info departure city :
Melbourne, Australia
airports :
Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Essendon Airport (MEB)
local time :

Melbourne is a city in the country Australia, the time zone is GMT +10. In Melbourne, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 12°C, with a minimum of 10°C and a maximum of 17°C.

The city of Melbourne (MEL) has 2 airport(s): Tullamarine and Essendon

destination info :
Sydney, Australia
airports :
Sidney-Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Rose Bay Water Airport (RSE)
Bankstown Airport (BWU)
local time :

Sydney is in the country Australia, the time zone is GMT +10. In Sydney, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 17°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 22°C.

The city of Sydney (SYD) has 3 airport(s): Sidney-Kingsford Smith, Rose Bay Water and Bankstown

Useful info about Sydney

What is quietest tourist period to go to Sydney?

If you want to visit Sydney during the quietest tourist period, choose the month of November.

What is the most popular time to travel to Sydney?

In Sydney, the busiest tourist month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 2 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 1 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 21% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney is Saturday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between Melbourne and Sydney?

When you leave, you can leave from Tullamarine, and you will arrive at Sidney-Kingsford Smith.

How to reach Melbourne airport from the city centre?

The airport Tullamarine is located 20 km or Essendon is located 11 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transport, taking a taxi or renting a car..

Are there other means of transport to go from Melbourne to Sydney?

Flight is the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between Melbourne and Sydney?

In summer, the average temperature is 14°C in Sydney and 10°C in Melbourne. The average rainfall in summer is 56 mm in Sydney and 53 mm in Melbourne. In summer, it is warmer in Sydney and it rains less in Melbourne. In winter, it is colder in Sydney and it rains more in Sydney.

Prepare your stay in Sydney

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