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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 4:45 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 3 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 2:55 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 4:20 PM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        US$103 US$127
        19% off
        19% off
        US$127 US$103
      • SYD 6:00 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:40 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 2:55 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 4:20 PM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        US$104 US$127
        18% off
        18% off
        US$127 US$104
      • SYD 6:00 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:40 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 6:00 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:20 AM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        US$104 US$127
        18% off
        18% off
        US$127 US$104
      • SYD 6:00 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:40 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 21 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 8:55 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:20 PM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        US$104
        18% off
        US$127 US$104
      • SYD 6:00 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:40 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 19 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 8:55 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:20 PM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, Aug 24 | Jetstar Airways
        US$104
        18% off
        US$127 US$104
      • SYD 8:50 AM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:25 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Aug 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 4:40 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:10 PM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Sep 1 | Jetstar Airways
        US$105
        17% off
        US$127 US$105
      • SYD 5:00 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 6:35 PM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sat, Aug 22 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 4:40 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:10 PM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Aug 25 | Jetstar Airways
        US$105
        17% off
        US$127 US$105
      • SYD 6:00 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:40 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sat, Aug 29 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 4:40 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:10 PM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        US$105
        17% off
        US$127 US$105
      • SYD 6:00 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:40 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sun, Aug 30 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 4:40 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:10 PM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Sep 1 | Jetstar Airways
        US$105
        17% off
        US$127 US$105
      • SYD 7:00 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:40 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 12 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 6:00 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:20 AM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Tue, Aug 18 | Jetstar Airways
        US$105
        17% off
        US$127 US$105
      • SYD 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sat, Aug 1 | Normal Airline
        MEL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SYD 4:00 PM
        Melbourne - Sydney | Mon, Aug 3 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 7:00 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:40 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Fri, Aug 28 | Jetstar Airways
        US$59 US$72
        18% off
        18% off
        US$72 US$59
      • SYD 6:00 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:40 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        US$59 US$72
        18% off
        18% off
        US$72 US$59
      • SYD 6:00 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:40 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 1 | Jetstar Airways
        US$59 US$72
        18% off
        18% off
        US$72 US$59
      • SYD 9:00 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 24 | Jetstar Airways
        US$59
        18% off
        US$72 US$59
      • SYD 6:00 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:40 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        US$59
        18% off
        US$72 US$59
      • SYD 9:45 AM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:20 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        US$59
        18% off
        US$72 US$59
      • SYD 6:00 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:40 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 3 | Jetstar Airways
        US$59
        18% off
        US$72 US$59
      • SYD 6:00 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:40 AM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        US$59
        18% off
        US$72 US$59
      • SYD 6:30 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:05 PM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        US$59
        18% off
        US$72 US$59
      • SYD 9:00 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        US$59
        18% off
        US$72 US$59
      • SYD 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Sydney - Melbourne | Sat, Aug 1 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport, the best time to book is in August, with an average price of US$55. Try to avoid July, when prices are highest, averaging around US$83.

US$83
US$69
US$55
US$41
    Cheapest
  • US$83
    Jul
  • US$55
    Aug
  • US$56
    Sep
  • US$59
    Oct
  • US$62
    Nov
  • US$58
    Dec
  • US$57
    Jan
  • US$58
    Feb
  • US$58
    Mar
  • US$61
    Apr
  • US$58
    May
  • US$60
    Jun

Which month is the cheapest for round-trip flights from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the average round-trip flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, September is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of US$168. In contrast, March is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching US$286.

US$286
US$227
US$168
US$109
    Cheapest
  • US$208
    Jul
  • US$171
    Aug
  • US$168
    Sep
  • US$174
    Oct
  • US$176
    Nov
  • US$202
    Dec
  • US$226
    Jan
  • US$219
    Feb
  • US$286
    Mar
  • US$225
    Apr
  • US$227
    May
  • US$241
    Jun

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport is usually Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Friday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

US$147
US$130
US$113
US$96
  • US$119
    Mon
  • US$113
    Tue
  • US$118
    Wed
  • US$137
    Thu
  • US$147
    Fri
  • US$132
    Sat
  • US$142
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport

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Jetstar Airways
From US$59
Virgin Australia
From US$93
Qantas Airways
From US$126
Regional Express Airlines
From US$336

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Flight Schedule from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Sydney to Melbourne and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

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Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ509

    Sydney Airport

    9:45 AM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    11:20 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ531

    Sydney Airport

    6:30 PM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    8:05 PM

    MEL

    S M T - T F S
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  3. JQ529

    Sydney Airport

    8:40 PM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    10:15 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ513

    Sydney Airport

    12:10 PM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    1:45 PM

    MEL

    - M T W T F S
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  5. JQ511

    Sydney Airport

    10:35 AM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    12:10 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ533

    Sydney Airport

    7:45 PM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    9:20 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ517

    Sydney Airport

    12:40 PM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    2:15 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ515

    Sydney Airport

    8:50 AM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    10:25 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. JQ507

    Sydney Airport

    8:15 AM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    9:50 AM

    MEL

    S - T W T F S
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  10. JQ503

    Sydney Airport

    6:30 AM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    8:05 AM

    MEL

    - - - - T - -
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Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 706.58 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$59
Cheapest return ticket price US$103

FAQs for Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes to fly from Sydney Airport (syd) to Melbourne Airport (mel).
  • There are around 68 daily flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • Tickets cost around US$104 in September, making it the cheapest month to book. Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$107 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 8657 flights per month.

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