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JQ Return flights from $116
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VA Return flights from $179
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JQ,ZL Return flights from $356
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Cheapest Sydney to Melbourne Return Prices

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

December 2025
$113
January 2026
$110
February 2026
$111
March 2026
$197
April 2026
$138
May 2026
$127
June 2026
$197
August 2026
$142

Average Sydney to Melbourne Return Prices

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

December 2025
$288
January 2026
$206
February 2026
$177
March 2026
$225
April 2026
$212
May 2026
$196
June 2026
$191
July 2026
$193
August 2026
$196
September 2026
$197

Did you know...

  • 1 hrs 30 mins is the quickest one-way trip between Sydney and Melbourne (Tullamarine)
  • The PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport located at Arrival Drive, Melbourne Airport is the closest hotel to Melbourne (Tullamarine) airport.
  • Sydney is in the same time zone as Melbourne (Tullamarine).
  • Melbourne (Tullamarine) has the IATA code of MEL and Sydney is SYD.

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)
1h 5m

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