Cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney

One-way fares from $69 · MEL → SYD · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$69

Jetstar · Tue, 8 Dec

Cheapest month
December

from $69

Direct flights
Yes

Jetstar and Virgin Australia

Flight time
1h 25m

710 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Sydney

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $76
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $69
  3. January 2027 $70
  4. February 2027 $76
  5. March 2027 $74
  6. April 2027 $74
  7. June 2027 $82
  8. July 2027 $81

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Jetstar
Depart11:40 Tue, 8 DecAVV → SYD 1h 30m · Direct
$69one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart06:00 Wed, 2 DecAVV → SYD 1h 25m · Direct
$70one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart11:40 Tue, 15 DecAVV → SYD 1h 30m · Direct
$70one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart06:00 Tue, 1 DecAVV → SYD 1h 25m · Direct
$76one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart11:40 Fri, 18 DecAVV → SYD 1h 30m · Direct
$77one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart07:15 Thu, 17 DecMEL → WSI 1h 30m · Direct
$82one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart06:00 Sun, 20 DecAVV → SYD 1h 25m · Direct
$85one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart11:40 Thu, 3 DecAVV → SYD 1h 30m · Direct
$88one way, per person
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About flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD) are about 710 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 25m, and recent direct fares were with Jetstar and Virgin Australia. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $69, and December 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 $69 with Jetstar, departing Tuesday 8 December 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $69 to $82.

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

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $69 one way.

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

A direct flight takes about 1h 25m. Melbourne and Sydney are around 710 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Sydney?

Recent fares on this route were with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.

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