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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 71.8% of flights from Melbourne to Sydney have historically been non-stop. For flights that include a stopover, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that a significant majority of travelers on this route can expect a direct flight option.

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, covering a distance of 705 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, typically around 6 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers can generally expect a relatively short journey for direct routes.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney are a frequent occurrence. This route is known for its regular availability of deals. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with consistent frequency.

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To Sydney

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Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Melbourne to Sydney

2026-11-05 – 2026-11-10
MEL - Sydney
66% AI deal score
A$151
A$126
Round trip
2026-08-18 – 2026-08-25
MEL - Sydney
71% AI deal score
A$164
A$127
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2026-08-18 – 2026-08-24
MEL - Sydney
71% AI deal score
A$165
A$127
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2026-09-08 – 2026-09-12
MEL - Sydney
73% AI deal score
A$188
A$127
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2026-09-10 – 2026-09-14
MEL - Sydney
73% AI deal score
A$188
A$127
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2026-09-10 – 2026-09-16
MEL - Sydney
72% AI deal score
A$177
A$127
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2026-09-03 – 2026-09-12
MEL - Sydney
71% AI deal score
A$164
A$127
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2026-09-03 – 2026-09-16
MEL - Sydney
50% AI deal score
A$152
A$127
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2026-10-14 – 2026-10-21
MEL - Sydney
66% AI deal score
A$156
A$127
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MEL - Sydney
50% AI deal score
A$149
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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 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 exceptional value may require careful timing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Sydney? The data indicates that April is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $67. December also presents a good value, with median fares around $69. Following these, January offers median fares of $94, making these months generally more economical for travel on this route.

The journey from Melbourne to Sydney is a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 705 kilometers. A typical journey, including connections if applicable, takes about 1h 25m. For direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 71.8% of recent fares being non-stop. When itineraries do include connections, they typically involve 1 stopover.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Sydney

Regular price: A$137 - A$266

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Sydney is AUD 137 to AUD 266. The current lowest deal is AUD 126 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 21.

now A$126

Low A$137

High A$266

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

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Direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Sydney

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sydney

Melbourne (MEL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$282

A$162

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sydney

Melbourne (AVV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$219

A$135

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sydney

Melbourne (AVV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$135

A$129

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sydney

Melbourne (AVV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$188

A$129

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sydney

Melbourne (AVV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$139

A$129

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sydney

Melbourne (AVV) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$133

A$127

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 15

A$484 → A$259

46%

4 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 16

A$484 → A$260

46%

5 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 16

A$348 → A$176

49%

3 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 15

A$342 → A$172

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Sydney

Melbourne - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Sydney are above the typical level for the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

April, December, and January are historically cheapest

Historically, April ($67), December ($69), and January ($94) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 25m

Direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney typically take 1 hour and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

71.8% of recent flights are direct

Most recent flights on this route are direct, with 1 stopover for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline offering direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Melbourne to Sydney are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport is an option for flights from Melbourne to Sydney.

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

Melbourne (MEL)

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

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

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Arrive at Sydney Airport for convenient access to Sydney and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$124

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, offering a full range of cabin classes.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$173

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

71% AI deal score

$636

$438

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the best prices for flights from Melbourne to Sydney are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $174. Booking within 0-6 days of departure usually sees prices rise significantly, averaging $472. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $208.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Melbourne to Sydney is considered to be $124 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $203. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this point, with 75% of prices observed at $353 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Sydney are April and December, with median prices of $67 and $69 respectively. January also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $94. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $203 for this route.

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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$137 - A$266

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Sydney is AUD 137 to AUD 266. The current lowest deal is AUD 126 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 21.

now A$126

Low A$137

High A$266

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Sydney

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$94

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$272

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