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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Sydney

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JQ Return flights from $164
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$164
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Wed 26 Aug$178
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Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Thu 27 Aug$178
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Tue 01 Sep$178
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Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Mon 07 Sep$178
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Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$178
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Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$178
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Wed 26 Aug$178
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Thu 27 Aug$178
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Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$178
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Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$178
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Cheapest Melbourne to Sydney Return Prices

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

July 2026
$152
August 2026
$182
September 2026
$206
October 2026
$195
November 2026
$264
December 2026
$345
January 2027
$262
February 2027
$89
April 2027
$372

Average Melbourne to Sydney Return Prices

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

July 2026
$299
August 2026
$310
September 2026
$315
October 2026
$323
November 2026
$315
December 2026
$322
January 2027
$310
February 2027
$344
March 2027
$448

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically February.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Sydney cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Sydney is $165.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Sydney is 11 August 2026.

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, 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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