£28 Cheap Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)

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Cheap Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £28 for one-way flights and £55 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Tue, 2 Dec - Thu, 4 Dec
SYD
Sydney
AVV
Melbourne
£55 Return, found 2 hours ago
£55
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 2 Dec from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Thu, 4 Dec, priced at £55 found 2 hours ago
Jetstar
Tue, 20 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
SYD
Sydney
AVV
Melbourne
£58 Return, just found
£58
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 20 Jan from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Wed, 21 Jan, priced at £58 just found
Jetstar
Tue, 2 Dec - Thu, 4 Dec
SYD
Sydney
AVV
Melbourne
£61 Return, found 2 hours ago
£61
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 2 Dec from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Thu, 4 Dec, priced at £61 found 2 hours ago
Jetstar
Tue, 20 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
SYD
Sydney
AVV
Melbourne
£64 Return, just found
£64
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 20 Jan from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Wed, 21 Jan, priced at £64 just found
Jetstar
Tue, 20 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
SYD
Sydney
AVV
Melbourne
£65 Return, just found
£65
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 20 Jan from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Wed, 21 Jan, priced at £65 just found
Jetstar
Tue, 2 Dec - Thu, 4 Dec
SYD
Sydney
AVV
Melbourne
£67 Return, found 2 hours ago
£67
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 2 Dec from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Thu, 4 Dec, priced at £67 found 2 hours ago
Jetstar
Tue, 20 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
SYD
Sydney
AVV
Melbourne
£68 Return, just found
£68
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 20 Jan from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Wed, 21 Jan, priced at £68 just found
Jetstar
Tue, 20 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
SYD
Sydney
AVV
Melbourne
£68 Return, just found
£68
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 20 Jan from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Wed, 21 Jan, priced at £68 just found
Emirates
Fri, 1 Aug - Sun, 3 Aug
SYD
Sydney
MEL
Melbourne
£158 Return, just found
£158
Return
just found
Select Emirates flight, departing Fri, 1 Aug from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Sun, 3 Aug, priced at £158 just found
Qantas Airways
Mon, 21 Jul - Fri, 1 Aug
SYD
Sydney
MEL
Melbourne
£194 Return, found 3 days ago
£194
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, 21 Jul from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Fri, 1 Aug, priced at £194 found 3 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £52 - £135 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Sydney to Melbourne route information
Origin airport
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Destination airport
Avalon
Airlines serving
Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
£55
Distance
749 km
Average flight time
1 hour 35 mins

Compare flights from Sydney to Melbourne easily and book with confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Sydney to Melbourne. Operating between them flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Tullamarine in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Tullamarine.  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Kingsford Smith Intl. (SYD) to Tullamarine (MEL)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Sydney to Melbourne today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Tullamarine start at just £55 and range up to £194.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Sydney and Melbourne
  • booking your flight during December, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your Sydney to Melbourne flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Tullamarine for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to MEL?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip journey from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to MEL is £55. But you better act quick. This figure is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Mascot Airport to MEL?
Every air carrier has its own set of terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Mascot Airport to Tullamarine Airport (MEL) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to MEL?
It only takes around 1 hour and 34 minutes to journey from Mascot Airport to Tullamarine Airport (MEL) --- just enough time for a quick snooze. You'll be landing in Melbourne by the time you wake up.
How far is the flight from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
You can forget about a movie marathon on this flight --- it's only 710 kilometres from Sydney to Melbourne. Find your seat, order a drink and you'll be touching down before you know it.
Which airlines fly direct from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to MEL?
You have lots of options when flying from SYD to MEL. Lock in your fare with one of these popular airlines:

  • Virgin Australia - (VA) with 777 monthly flights
  • Qantas - (QF) with 721 monthly flights
  • Jetstar - (JQ) with 434 monthly flights
  • Rex Regional Express - (ZL) with 134 monthly flights

Are Mascot Airport to Tullamarine Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices change all the time, so not always. While last-minute deals between Sydney Airport and MEL are of course possible, it also makes sense to keep a close eye on prices well before you fly. In fact, some carriers advertise their prices up to 12 months ahead of the departure date. Expedia is continuously updating the biggest bargains around, so keep checking and be ready to book when fare prices drop.

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