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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Sydney

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QF One-Way flights from $127
Dep. Tue 10 Nov$127
Dep. Thu 04 Feb$128
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Dep. Fri 28 Aug$139
Dep. Mon 30 Nov$141
Dep. Tue 01 Dec$141
Dep. Wed 02 Dec$141
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Dep. Sun 06 Dec$141
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Dep. Wed 11 Nov$141
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Dep. Sun 15 Nov$141
Dep. Mon 16 Nov$141
Dep. Tue 17 Nov$141
Dep. Wed 18 Nov$141
Dep. Thu 19 Nov$141
Dep. Fri 20 Nov$141
Dep. Sat 21 Nov$141
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Dep. Mon 23 Nov$141
Dep. Tue 24 Nov$141
Dep. Wed 25 Nov$141
Dep. Thu 26 Nov$141
Dep. Fri 27 Nov$141
Dep. Tue 13 Oct$141
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Dep. Thu 15 Oct$141
Dep. Fri 16 Oct$141
Dep. Sat 17 Oct$141
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Dep. Mon 19 Oct$141
Dep. Tue 20 Oct$141

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 $158.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Sydney is 15 July 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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