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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Melbourne

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JQ Return flights from $173
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Wed 23 Sep$173
Dep. Tue 15 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$178
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Dep. Tue 15 SepRet. Tue 22 Sep$178
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Dep. Tue 15 SepRet. Tue 06 Oct$178
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Dep. Wed 16 SepRet. Wed 07 Oct$178
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$178
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Wed 30 Sep$178
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Tue 06 Oct$178
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Wed 07 Oct$178
Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$178
Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Wed 30 Sep$178
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Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Wed 07 Oct$178
Dep. Tue 29 SepRet. Wed 30 Sep$178
Dep. Tue 29 SepRet. Tue 06 Oct$178
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Dep. Wed 30 SepRet. Tue 06 Oct$178
Dep. Wed 30 SepRet. Wed 07 Oct$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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Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$178
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Dep. Tue 25 AugRet. Wed 26 Aug$178
Dep. Mon 07 SepRet. Tue 08 Sep$178

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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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 $173.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Melbourne is 22 September 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, 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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