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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Sydney are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport, the best time to buy is in May, with an average price of AED 172. You’ll want to avoid November, when the average price can reach as high as AED 224.

AED 224
AED 198
AED 172
AED 146
    Cheapest
  • AED 217
    Apr
  • AED 172
    May
  • AED 178
    Jun
  • AED 194
    Jul
  • AED 199
    Aug
  • AED 209
    Sep
  • AED 217
    Oct
  • AED 224
    Nov
  • AED 216
    Dec
  • AED 191
    Jan
  • AED 212
    Feb
  • AED 210
    Mar

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, June is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport, with an average price of AED 543. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AED 965.

AED 965
AED 754
AED 543
AED 332
    Cheapest
  • AED 781
    Apr
  • AED 554
    May
  • AED 543
    Jun
  • AED 690
    Jul
  • AED 700
    Aug
  • AED 625
    Sep
  • AED 629
    Oct
  • AED 649
    Nov
  • AED 779
    Dec
  • AED 856
    Jan
  • AED 806
    Feb
  • AED 965
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AED 564
AED 487
AED 409
AED 332
    Cheapest
  • AED 485
    Mon
  • AED 413
    Tue
  • AED 409
    Wed
  • AED 419
    Thu
  • AED 472
    Fri
  • AED 455
    Sat
  • AED 564
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport

See which airlines fly from Melbourne to Sydney. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport Flights Info

Flight distance706.58 km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceAED 206
Cheapest return ticket priceAED 375

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD)?

    It takes around 1 hour 27 minutes to fly from Melbourne Airport (mel) to Sydney Airport (syd).
  • There are around 68 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD).
  • Tickets cost around AED 341 in June, making it the cheapest month to book. Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AED 418 in April, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 06:00 and arrives in Sydney Airport (SYD) at 07:25.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 21:00 and arrives in Sydney Airport (SYD) at 22:25.
    • The distance from Sydney Airport to downtown is about 8 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Sydney Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76 km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 12055 flights per month.