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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Melbourne

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JQ Return flights from $155
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$155
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$158
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Cheapest Sydney to Melbourne Return Prices

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

July 2026
$152
August 2026
$210
September 2026
$193
November 2026
$263
January 2027
$262

Average Sydney to Melbourne Return Prices

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

July 2026
$299
August 2026
$297
September 2026
$391
October 2026
$324
November 2026
$327
December 2026
$339
January 2027
$316
February 2027
$320

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically July.

How much do return flights from Sydney to Melbourne cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Melbourne is $155.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Melbourne is 16 July 2026.

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

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

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Melbourne?

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

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

The shortest direct flight usually takes 1 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Melbourne?

The IATA code for Melbourne is MEL. It is located in Australia at coordinates -37.66969, 144.8485.

When should you book flights to Melbourne?

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

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