Cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne

One-way fares from $1,991 · SYD → MLB · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$1,991

American Airlines · Thu, 10 Dec

Cheapest month
December

from $1,991

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
20h 24m

15,080 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Melbourne

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  1. December 2026 Cheapest $1,991

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American Airlines
Depart11:10 Thu, 10 DecSYD → MLB 20h 29m · 2 stops
$1,991one way, per person
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About flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MLB) 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 20h 24m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $1,991, and December 2026 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 $1,991 with American Airlines, departing Thursday 10 December 2026.

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

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $1,991 one way.

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

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

How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 20h 24m. Sydney and Melbourne are around 15,080 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

Recent fares on this route were with American Airlines.

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