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

Cheapest flight

$124

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

Average price of a round trip

$135

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

Flight duration

1h38

A flight from Sydney to Melbourne takes on average 1h38.

Best time

September

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Melbourne is September.

Tips for finding cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne

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

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is May, with an average ticket price of $177 (calculation over the last two years). The busiest tourist season corresponds to the months of May, July and June.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight ticket at least 1 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Jetstar Airways. A ticket from the company Jetstar Airways to Melbourne costs on average $131.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways.

Price of flight tickets from Sydney to Melbourne

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

  • Flight ticket prices range from $124 to $208
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $135
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of May
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: August
info departure city :
Sydney, Australia
airports :
Sidney-Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Rose Bay Water Airport (RSE)
Bankstown Airport (BWU)
local time :

Sydney is a city in the country Australia, the time zone is GMT +10. In Sydney, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 22°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 28°C.

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

destination info :
Melbourne, Australia
airports :
Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Essendon Airport (MEB)
local time :

Melbourne is in the country Australia, the time zone is GMT +10. In Melbourne, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 12°C and a maximum of 24°C.

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

Useful info about Melbourne

What is quietest tourist period to go to Melbourne?

If you want to visit Melbourne during the quietest tourist period, choose the month of September.

What is the most popular time to travel to Melbourne?

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

When should I book my flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 1 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 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne is Tuesday.

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

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

How to reach Sydney airport from the city centre?

The airport Sidney-Kingsford Smith is located 9 km, Rose Bay Water is located 6 km or Bankstown is located 22 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 Sydney to Melbourne?

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

Are there big differences in weather between Sydney and Melbourne?

In summer, the average temperature is 10°C in Melbourne and 14°C in Sydney. The average rainfall in summer is 53 mm in Melbourne and 56 mm in Sydney. 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.

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