Cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney

One-way fares from $882 · MLB → SYD · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$882

American Airlines · Tue, Nov 24

Cheapest month
November

from $882

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
22h 46m

15,080 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Sydney

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  1. November 2026 Cheapest $882

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American Airlines
Depart06:00 Tue, Nov 24MLB → SYD 22h 46m · 2 stops
$882one way, per person
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About flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Melbourne (MLB) and Sydney (SYD) are about 15,080 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 22h 46m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $882, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $882 with American Airlines, departing Tuesday, November 24, 2026.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $882 one way.

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 22h 46m. Melbourne and Sydney are around 15,080 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Sydney?

Recent fares on this route were with American Airlines.

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