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Cheapest Sydney to Melbourne Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Sydney to Melbourne return airfares.

December 2025
$111
January 2026
$107
February 2026
$108
March 2026
$192
April 2026
$135
May 2026
$124
June 2026
$192
August 2026
$139

Average Sydney to Melbourne Return Prices

These are the average prices for Sydney to Melbourne return airfares.

December 2025
$282
January 2026
$201
February 2026
$172
March 2026
$220
April 2026
$207
May 2026
$191
June 2026
$187
July 2026
$189
August 2026
$191
September 2026
$192

Did you know...

  • Sydney and Melbourne (Tullamarine) belong to the same time zone. So, you shouldn't be jetlagged when you get there.
  • The distance from Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Sydney is 705 km.
  • MEL is the International Air Transport Association (IATA) airport code for Melbourne (Tullamarine).
  • The PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport is close to Melbourne (Tullamarine) airport.

Questions and Answers

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

Currently, February/2026 and January/2026 are the cheapest months to travel from Sydney to Melbourne. October/2026 is the most expensive month to fly from Sydney to Melbourne.

What airlines fly direct to Melbourne from Sydney?

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Hawaiian Airlines and IndiGo fly direct to Melbourne from Sydney.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sydney to Melbourne?

The cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne from Sydney is Jetstar.

What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne from Sydney?

Qantas Airways is the best airline to fly from Sydney to Melbourne and it has direct flights. Jetstar is the best low-cost airline.

How to get from Sydney to Melbourne
Sydney
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Melbourne (Tullamarine)
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