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Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to Sydney (MEL-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Sydney.
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5:30 pm - 7:00 pmMEL-SYD
1h 30mnonstop
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6:20 pm - 7:55 pmSYD-MEL
1h 35mnonstop
$101Jetstar
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Sat, May 17 - Mon, May 19
Jetstar Logo
6:45 am - 8:15 amMEL-SYD
1h 30mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
9:45 am - 11:25 amSYD-MEL
1h 40mnonstop
$102Jetstar
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Sun, May 11 - Wed, Jun 4
Virgin Australia Logo
9:00 am - 10:25 amMEL-SYD
1h 25mnonstop
Virgin Australia Logo
7:00 am - 8:35 amSYD-MEL
1h 35mnonstop
$162Virgin Australia
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Sat, May 17 - Mon, May 19
Virgin Australia Logo
5:30 pm - 6:55 pmMEL-SYD
1h 25mnonstop
Virgin Australia Logo
7:45 am - 9:20 amSYD-MEL
1h 35mnonstop
$163Virgin Australia
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Mon, Jul 7 - Wed, Jul 9
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9:55 am - 5:35 pmMEL-SYD
7h 40m1 stop
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7:25 am - 12:45 pmSYD-MEL
5h 20m1 stop
Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
Qantas Airways Logo
8:10 am - 9:35 amMEL-SYD
1h 25mnonstop
Qantas Airways Logo
8:00 am - 9:35 amSYD-MEL
1h 35mnonstop
$216Qantas Airways
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 20
Qantas Airways Logo
6:15 am - 7:40 amMEL-SYD
1h 25mnonstop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:25 am - 8:00 amSYD-MEL
1h 35mnonstop
$217Qantas Airways
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Fri, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 1
Rex Logo
12:20 pm - 6:15 pmMEL-SYD
5h 55m1 stop
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8:45 am - 2:30 pmSYD-MEL
5h 45m1 stop
$466Rex
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Mon, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 8
Rex Logo
11:25 am - 3:25 pmMEL-SYD
4h 00m1 stop
Rex Logo
8:45 am - 2:30 pmSYD-MEL
5h 45m1 stop
$471Rex
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Sun, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 30
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8:20 am - 12:50 pmMEL-SYD
4h 30m1 stop
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4:40 pm - 6:15 pmSYD-MEL
1h 35mnonstop
Sat, May 17 - Mon, May 19
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Expert advice for your flight from Melbourne to Sydney

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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American Airlines

American Airlines offers Main Cabin Extra with early boarding and complimentary drinks.


American Airlines provides high-speed Wi-Fi for purchase on most flights.

Air Canada

Air Canada offers priority check-in for higher fare classes and elite status travelers.


Air Canada boards by zones, with elite status and premium cabins boarding first.

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Qantas Airways

Qantas offers Wi-Fi on select domestic flights, enhancing connectivity.


Qantas Economy Class includes free alcohol and Australian wines.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Sydney flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Melbourne to Sydney? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Sydney?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Sydney, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is February, where tickets cost $103 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $153 and $147 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $375, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$51
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Sydney

When to book flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Melbourne to Sydney: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Melbourne to Sydney 
MarkFlew with Qantas AirwaysMEL-SYDOct 2024
Allow for cancellations and delays in your scheduled.
SimonFlew with Qantas AirwaysMEL-SYDMay 2024
Avoid the sunny side of the aircraft as the morning/evening glare can be harsh. Take your own iPad with movies. Have a charge cable handy to recharge your devices.
SamFlew with Qantas AirwaysMEL-SYDApr 2024
Check for delays, Qantas have a trusted reputation of delayed flights.

FAQs for booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Sydney flights

  • Which terminal do I need to go to for my flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

    Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport has four terminals. Terminal 1 services Qantas domestic flights, so if you’re flying with Qantas, T1 will be your terminal. T3 services Virgin domestic flights, and T4 services TigerAir, Jetstar, Rex and AirNorth. It’s worth double-checking your itinerary to be sure you head to the correct terminal. However, all are within the same building and within walking distance of each other.

  • Where is the drop-off area for my flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

    This will depend on which terminal you’re departing from. Flights from Melbourne to Sydney with Qantas depart from T1, while flights with Virgin Australia depart from T2. For both of these airlines, you can use the drop-off zone on Level 2 of the forecourt for terminals 1, 2 and 3. If you’re flying with Jetstar, TigerAir or another low-cost carrier, it’s best to get dropped off on Level 1, as this provides the easiest access to Terminal 4. Both drop-off zones can be accessed by following the appropriate signs on Departure Drive.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney was $51 for a one-way ticket and $101 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Sydney?

    No

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Sydney?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Sydney?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Sydney, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Sydney?

    There are nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Sydney on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Sydney, Rex or Virgin Australia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Sydney are Rex and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of $169 and an overall rating of 9.4, Rex is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $208 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and SYD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $95 or less one-way and $145 or less round-trip.
  • The SkyBus offers reliable bus service to Melbourne Airport (MEL) from Southern Cross Station in the city centre. A one-way ticket costs around A$ 15 for an adult if booked online, and the journey takes roughly 22min.
  • Qantas, Virgin Australia and Rex all have lounges located at Melbourne Airport. The Qantas Club Lounge is located in T1, two Virgin Australia Lounges are in T2, and the Rex Lounge can be found at Gate 30 in T4.
  • If you have a pet staying in Melbourne during your trip to Sydney, you can leave it in the capable hands of Hanrob Pet Hotel. Located within the Tullamarine Airport precinct, this hotel provides gourmet meals and even arranges video calls so you can check in on your pet while you’re away.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Sydney?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Melbourne to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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9.4
RexOverall score based on 27 reviews
6.9Entertainment
9.6Crew
9.1Boarding
8.6Comfort
8.0Food
Airline reviews

Fantastic staff and plane Only issue was flying out from terminal 2 at Perth nothing was open to get food or drink, we were there 3 hours early with 2 kids and not prepared to not be able to purchase food or drinks. Having self check in and bag drop would be wonderful too, as we had to wait for staff to arrive to check in despite checking in online the day before . Nothing major but would have made a great trip fantastic!

10.0 ExcellentBec, Jul 2024PER - ADL
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Fantastic staff and plane Only issue was flying out from terminal 2 at Perth nothing was open to get food or drink, we were there 3 hours early with 2 kids and not prepared to not be able to purchase food or drinks. Having self check in and bag drop would be wonderful too, as we had to wait for staff to arrive to check in despite checking in online the day before . Nothing major but would have made a great trip fantastic!

Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.

It asks about entertainment tho it’s not applicable. 10/10 for Rex 👌🏻

Not sure how to answer on the entertainment as there wasn’t any.. Comfort, I wasn’t comfortable as I was on the window side and a morbidly obese man sat in the middle and eased out into my space. I had sciatica so I wasn’t able to move much to get comfortable. Food wise I have a wheat allergy and asked if there was a gluten free option and was given a Byron bay cookie which was lovely tho it wasn’t wheat free. Not to worry. I wasn’t expecting there to be any appropriate snacks for me anyhow. The staff were very generous with the snacks and their concern for the passengers. The staff were amazing tho. Truly amazing ! One of the staff must have noticed my discomfort and helped me out to stand in the back of the plane to stretch which I really appreciated. I would fly with REX again without hesitation. Thank you very much. It was my first flight with you and I look forward to my return flight home on Tuesday. Best wishes to your company 👌🏻

All good, was a one hour flight so no food or entertainment which was expected

Rex is an underrated airline. Its my first time flying them and they were fantastic. the only things that annoyed me about my flight were things other passengers did so it was nothing i or REX could change

Really enjoyed flying with Rex the boarding and booking baggage on was easier than most. I will beat using Rex next time.

On time and a quick flight and staff vert good

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

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