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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Sydney

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JQ Return flights from $178
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Wed 14 Oct$178
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Tue 20 Oct$178
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Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$178
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Tue 27 Oct$178
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$178
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Tue 03 Nov$178
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$178
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Tue 20 Oct$178
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$178
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Tue 27 Oct$178
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$178
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Tue 03 Nov$178
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$178
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$178
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Tue 27 Oct$178
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$178
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Tue 03 Nov$178
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$178
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Tue 27 Oct$178
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$178
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Tue 03 Nov$178
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$178
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$178
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Tue 03 Nov$178
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$178
Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Tue 03 Nov$178
Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$178
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Wed 04 Nov$178
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Thu 05 Nov$188
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Thu 05 Nov$188
Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Thu 05 Nov$188
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Thu 05 Nov$188
Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Thu 29 Oct$188
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Thu 29 Oct$188
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$188
Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$188
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Thu 05 Nov$188
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Thu 29 Oct$188
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Thu 05 Nov$188

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

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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 $178.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Sydney is 13 October 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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