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Do you need to catch a flight to Sydney? Check out our domestic flights to Sydney. If Sydney is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Melbourne from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Sydney

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Sydney to Melbourne

Return fares from Sydney to Melbourne by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026

$151

Sep 2026

$265

Oct 2026

$187

Nov 2026

$194

Feb 2027

$226

The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne is August 2026, with return fares from $151 — 43% cheaper than the most expensive month (September 2026, from $265).

When Should You Fly to Melbourne?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne, with return fares from $151. September is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $265.

Across the year, return fares to Melbourne average around $205. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, October and November, you'll generally pay up to 26% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Sydney to Melbourne Return Prices

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

August 2026

$151

September 2026

$265

October 2026

$187

November 2026

$194

February 2027

$226

Average Sydney to Melbourne Return Prices

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

August 2026

$284

September 2026

$353

October 2026

$302

November 2026

$279

December 2026

$274

January 2027

$332

February 2027

$276

March 2027

$344

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Sydney to Melbourne

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically August.

How much do return flights from Sydney to Melbourne cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Melbourne is $174.

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

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

Jetstar, Qantas, Qatar Airways 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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