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JQ Return flights from $172

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JQ,VA Return flights from $203

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VA Return flights from $233

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JQ,QF Return flights from $267

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QF,VA Return flights from $302

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QF Return flights from $351

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Do you need to catch a flight to Melbourne? Check out our domestic flights to Melbourne. If Melbourne is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Sydney from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Melbourne

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Sydney

Return fares from Melbourne to Sydney by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026

$202

Sep 2026

$239

Oct 2026

$204

Nov 2026

$173

Dec 2026

$173

Jan 2027

$258

Mar 2027

$1,385

May 2027

$273

The cheapest month to fly to Sydney is November 2026, with return fares from $173 — 88% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $1,385).

When Should You Fly to Sydney?

Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Sydney, with return fares from $173. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,385.

Across the year, return fares to Sydney average around $363. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, December and August, you'll generally pay up to 52% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Melbourne to Sydney Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Sydney return airfares.

August 2026

$202

September 2026

$239

October 2026

$204

November 2026

$173

December 2026

$173

January 2027

$258

March 2027

$1,385

May 2027

$273

Average Melbourne to Sydney Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Sydney return airfares.

August 2026

$303

September 2026

$305

October 2026

$311

November 2026

$282

December 2026

$285

January 2027

$304

February 2027

$321

March 2027

$272

April 2027

$317

May 2027

$303

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Sydney

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Sydney?

The cheapest month to travel is typically December.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Sydney cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Sydney is $172.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to Sydney?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Sydney is 20 January 2027.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Sydney?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Sydney is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Sydney?

Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Sydney take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 1 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Sydney?

The IATA code for Sydney is SYD. It is located in Australia at coordinates -33.93474, 151.166.

When should you book flights to Sydney?

From our data, you should book flights to Sydney 30 days out.

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