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Dep. Mon 27 AprRet. Thu 30 Apr$1,741
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Do you need to catch a flight to Melbourne? Check out our domestic flights to Melbourne. If Melbourne is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Sydney from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Melbourne

Sydney Travel Information

Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and the nation's second most heavily populated city. It is renowned for its vibrant economy and high standard of living. The Economic Intelligence Unit has named it the most livable city in the world in each of the past four years. Melbourne is also a hotbed for tourism. It has a colorful local culture embodied by places such as Crossley Street, which features trendy clothing stores, high quality restaurants, and unique shops that sell retro pop culture items and antiques. Melbourne is also known for its abundant and beautiful street art. It is a truly distinct city, and visiting it is unlike visiting any other city in the world.

Sydney Culture

Sydney is known for its open and friendly culture. Its residents are renowned for living active, outdoorsy lifestyles. The city's atmosphere of good humor and lively fun have made it a very popular destination for travelers from all over the globe. Sydney is known for its performance arts. The Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous institutions of its kind in the world. The city's performing arts are heavily influenced by Australia's history and background. Both traditional aboriginal art, and art influenced by the nation's European roots, can be seen in abundance. Sydney has dance and musical festivals that are held throughout the year. Its most famous is January's annual Sydney Festival. Band concerts, dances, theatrical performances, and paintings are all featured. Anyone who is interested in viewing art should make a visit to Sydney a high priority.


Cheapest Melbourne to Sydney Return Prices

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

December 2025
$162
January 2026
$156
February 2026
$83
March 2026
$170
April 2026
$162
May 2026
$167
June 2026
$280
August 2026
$202

Average Melbourne to Sydney Return Prices

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

December 2025
$329
January 2026
$276
February 2026
$248
March 2026
$292
April 2026
$322
May 2026
$256
June 2026
$278
July 2026
$272
August 2026
$259
September 2026
$290

Did you know...

  • Melbourne and Sydney belong to the same time zone. As they are in the same timezone you shouldn't feel jetlagged once you arrive.
  • has the quickest flight from Melbourne to Sydney at 1 hrs 25 mins
  • From Sydney to Melbourne is 705 kilometres.

Questions and Answers

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

Right now, the most affordable months to travel to Sydney from Melbourne are January/2027 and February/2027. December/2026 is the most expensive time of year to fly to Sydney from Melbourne.

What airlines fly non-stop to Sydney from Melbourne?

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly non-stop between Melbourne and Sydney.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Sydney from Melbourne?

The cheapest airline that flies to Sydney from Melbourne is Jetstar.

What is the best airline to fly to Sydney from Melbourne?

Singapore Airlines is the best airline to fly to Sydney from Melbourne. If you need direct flights then Qantas is the best. Scoot is the best low-cost airline.

How to get from Melbourne to Sydney
Melbourne (Tullamarine)
 to 
Sydney
55m

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