Cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne

One-way fares from $66 · SYD → MEL · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$66

Jetstar · Wed, 24 Mar

Cheapest month
March

from $66

Direct flights
Yes

Jetstar and Qantas

Flight time
1h 30m

710 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Melbourne

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

  1. November 2026 $84
  2. December 2026 $84
  3. January 2027 $69
  4. February 2027 $68
  5. March 2027 Cheapest $66
  6. April 2027 $74
  7. June 2027 $82
  8. July 2027 $81
  9. August 2027 $84
  10. October 2027 $192

Cheapest dates in March 2027

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

Jetstar
Depart08:10 Wed, 3 MarSYD → AVV 1h 35m · Direct
$78one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart21:20 Tue, 30 MarSYD → AVV 1h 30m · Direct
$83one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart21:45 Sat, 13 MarSYD → AVV 1h 30m · Direct
$85one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart14:00 Wed, 10 MarSYD → AVV 1h 35m · Direct
$86one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart21:45 Mon, 15 MarSYD → AVV 1h 30m · Direct
$87one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart18:45 Sat, 27 MarWSI → MEL 1h 35m · Direct
$88one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart21:45 Sat, 6 MarSYD → AVV 1h 30m · Direct
$90one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart21:45 Mon, 1 MarSYD → AVV 1h 30m · Direct
$93one way, per person
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About flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL) are about 710 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 30m, and recent direct fares were with Jetstar and Qantas. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $66, and March 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $66 with Jetstar, departing Wednesday 24 March 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $66 to $192.

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

March 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $66 one way.

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Jetstar and Qantas.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

A direct flight takes about 1h 30m. Sydney and Melbourne are around 710 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

Recent fares on this route were with Jetstar and Qantas.

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