How many flights from Melbourne to Sydney are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 71.8% of flights from Melbourne to Sydney were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that a significant majority of travelers on this route can expect a direct journey.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

The typical direct flight from Melbourne to Sydney has a median duration of 1 hour and 25 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 6 hours and 55 minutes. The distance covered by this route is approximately 705 kilometers, making it a relatively short direct journey.

How often do cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney come up frequently. This route is consistently identified as one with regular opportunities for finding good value. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with some regularity across the trailing 30 days.

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2027-03-11 – 2027-03-18
MEL - Sydney
46% AI deal score
A$133
A$126
Round trip
2026-10-07 – 2026-10-28
MEL - Sydney
43% AI deal score
A$125
A$129
Round trip
2026-10-07 – 2026-10-27
MEL - Sydney
43% AI deal score
A$125
A$129
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2026-10-28 – 2026-10-29
MEL - Sydney
66% AI deal score
A$162
A$129
Round trip
2026-10-14 – 2026-10-20
MEL - Sydney
50% AI deal score
A$151
A$129
Round trip
2026-10-21 – 2026-10-27
MEL - Sydney
50% AI deal score
A$151
A$129
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2026-10-25 – 2026-10-27
MEL - Sydney
70% AI deal score
A$162
A$129
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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-12
MEL - Sydney
66% AI deal score
A$160
A$129
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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-10
MEL - Sydney
71% AI deal score
A$164
A$129
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2026-10-21 – 2026-10-26
MEL - Sydney
66% AI deal score
A$158
A$129
Round trip

Melbourne to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Sydney

For cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney, fares typically range from $124–$353, with a median price of $203. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Sydney, April stands out with a median fare of just $67. December also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $69. Travelers can also find more affordable options in January, where the median fare is $94.

The typical journey time for flights from Melbourne to Sydney is approximately 1h 25m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 705 kilometers. Given that almost all itineraries are non-stop, this duration primarily reflects direct flight times.

For direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 71.8% of recent fares being non-stop. This makes it highly likely you will find a direct option for your trip. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Sydney

Regular price: A$110 - A$269

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Sydney are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Melbourne to Sydney typically range from 110 AUD to 269 AUD. The current lowest deal is 129 AUD with Jetstar, for travel between Oct 7 and Oct 28.

now A$129

Low A$110

High A$269

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Sydney is January, with a median price of $94. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $272. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$94

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$272

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Sydney

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sydney

Melbourne (AVV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$125

A$129

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sydney

Melbourne (AVV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$125

A$129

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sydney

Melbourne (AVV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$160

A$129

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sydney

Melbourne (AVV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$152

A$129

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sydney

Melbourne (AVV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$164

A$129

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sydney

Melbourne (AVV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$151

A$129

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Sydney

1 night

Dec 22 - Dec 23

A$324 → A$158

51%

1 night

Dec 4 - Dec 5

A$319 → A$156

51%

1 night

Dec 21 - Dec 22

A$324 → A$162

50%

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

A$306 → A$151

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Sydney

Melbourne - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Melbourne to Sydney are above the typical level, with a median of $203.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median prices

Historically, April, December, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 25m

Direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney typically take 1h 25m, connecting flights 7h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

71.8% of recent flights are direct, with frequent deals available over 30 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is a direct airline option for flights from Melbourne to Sydney.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare

Historically, only 2% of recent fares from Melbourne to Sydney were considered good prices.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

Fly from Avalon Airport for potential savings on your trip from Melbourne to Sydney.

📍 ~50 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$123

Melbourne (MEL)

Melbourne Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights to Sydney.

📍 ~19 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$137

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Melbourne to Sydney.

📍 ~9 km from Sydney city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~A$127

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, useful for robust flight schedules.

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (approximately 3 hours drive from Sydney city center)

💸 Flights from ~A$189

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From MEL

Elite

Dec 03

Sydney, Australia

48% AI deal score

$2,039

$1,948

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Air New Zealand, +1

Business Class

From MEL

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Dec 02

Sydney, Australia

46% AI deal score

$636

$555

Save $81

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 27

Sydney, Australia

46% AI deal score

$626

$555

Save $71

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 28

Sydney, Australia

46% AI deal score

$627

$555

Save $72

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Dec 03

Sydney, Australia

46% AI deal score

$642

$555

Save $87

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 29

Sydney, Australia

46% AI deal score

$627

$555

Save $72

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Dec 24

Sydney, Australia

46% AI deal score

$637

$555

Save $82

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Dec 26

Sydney, Australia

46% AI deal score

$1,973

$1,948

Save $25

Air New Zealand, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Dec 26

Sydney, Australia

46% AI deal score

$1,968

$1,955

Save $13

Air New Zealand, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 27

Sydney, Australia

45% AI deal score

$609

$555

Save $54

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Dec 25

Sydney, Australia

45% AI deal score

$617

$555

Save $62

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Dec 25

Sydney, Australia

45% AI deal score

$622

$555

Save $67

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the best prices for flights from Melbourne to Sydney are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $174. Booking 7-13 days out saw an average price of $255, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in a significantly higher average price of $472. Planning your trip within the optimal booking window can lead to considerable savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Melbourne to Sydney is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $124. The median price for this route historically has been $203. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals observed being $353 or less, so aiming for prices around or below the good price threshold of $124 is advisable.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Sydney are April and December, with median prices of $67 and $69 respectively. January also offered relatively low median prices at $94. These months are typically more affordable compared to the annual median price of $203 for this route, offering potential savings for travelers.

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Melbourne to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Sydney

Regular price: A$110 - A$269

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Sydney are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Melbourne to Sydney typically range from 110 AUD to 269 AUD. The current lowest deal is 129 AUD with Jetstar, for travel between Oct 7 and Oct 28.

now A$129

Low A$110

High A$269

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Sydney

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$94

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$272

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Sydney

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sydney

Melbourne (AVV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$125

A$129

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sydney

Melbourne (AVV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$125

A$129

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sydney

Melbourne (AVV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$160

A$129

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sydney

Melbourne (AVV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$152

A$129

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sydney

Melbourne (AVV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$164

A$129

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sydney

Melbourne (AVV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$151

A$129

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Sydney

1 night

Dec 22 - Dec 23

A$324 → A$158

51%

1 night

Dec 4 - Dec 5

A$319 → A$156

51%

1 night

Dec 21 - Dec 22

A$324 → A$162

50%

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

A$306 → A$151

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Sydney

Melbourne - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Melbourne to Sydney are above the typical level, with a median of $203.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median prices

Historically, April, December, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 25m

Direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney typically take 1h 25m, connecting flights 7h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

71.8% of recent flights are direct, with frequent deals available over 30 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is a direct airline option for flights from Melbourne to Sydney.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare

Historically, only 2% of recent fares from Melbourne to Sydney were considered good prices.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

Fly from Avalon Airport for potential savings on your trip from Melbourne to Sydney.

📍 ~50 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$123

Melbourne (MEL)

Melbourne Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights to Sydney.

📍 ~19 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$137

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Melbourne to Sydney.

📍 ~9 km from Sydney city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~A$127

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, useful for robust flight schedules.

Sydney, Australia

45% AI deal score

$622

$555

Save $67

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney

Melbourne to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Sydney

Direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Sydney

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Sydney

Melbourne - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 1h 25m

Direct flights are dominant

Jetstar offers direct flights

Good prices are rare

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Dec 03

Dec 02

Oct 27

Oct 28

Dec 03

Oct 29

Dec 24

Dec 26

Dec 26

Oct 27

Dec 25

Dec 25

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

How early should I book Melbourne to Sydney flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Melbourne to Sydney flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Melbourne to Sydney?

How many flights from Melbourne to Sydney are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

How often do cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney come up?

Related routes

More routes from Melbourne

Flights to Sydney from other cities

Melbourne to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Sydney

Direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Sydney

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Sydney

Melbourne - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 1h 25m

Direct flights are dominant

Jetstar offers direct flights

Good prices are rare

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Dec 03

Dec 02

Oct 27

Oct 28

Dec 03

Oct 29

Dec 24

Dec 26

Dec 26

Oct 27

Dec 25

Dec 25

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

How early should I book Melbourne to Sydney flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Melbourne to Sydney flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Melbourne to Sydney?