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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney (MEL-SYD)

 
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20:05 - 21:35MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
17:50 - 19:30SYD-MEL
1h 40mdirect
€98Jetstar
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Tue, 7 Jan - Tue, 14 Jan
20:05 - 21:35MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
17:50 - 19:30SYD-MEL
1h 40mdirect
€101Jetstar
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Wed, 8 Jan - Tue, 14 Jan
06:00 - 07:25MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
07:30 - 09:05SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€122Virgin Australia
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Fri, 24 Jan - Mon, 27 Jan
17:45 - 19:10MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
07:30 - 09:05SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€123Virgin Australia
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Sun, 9 Feb - Thu, 13 Feb
17:00 - 18:25MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
14:10 - 19:35SYD-MEL
5h 25m1 stop
€242Qantas Airways
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Tue, 14 Jan - Thu, 23 Jan
11:25 - 12:50MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
14:10 - 17:50SYD-MEL
3h 40m1 stop
€244Qantas Airways
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Sun, 19 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan
19:50 - 21:20MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
07:00 - 08:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€265
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Sat, 28 Dec - Sat, 4 Jan
09:40 - 13:20MEL-SYD
3h 40m1 stop
17:00 - 18:40SYD-MEL
1h 40mdirect
€281
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Tue, 10 Dec - Tue, 10 Dec
09:00 - 13:50MEL-SYD
4h 50m1 stop
08:45 - 14:30SYD-MEL
5h 45m1 stop
€449Rex
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Tue, 11 Mar - Tue, 18 Mar
09:00 - 13:50MEL-SYD
4h 50m1 stop
18:55 - 14:30SYD-MEL
19h 35m1 stop
€470Rex
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Tue, 3 Dec - Wed, 4 Dec
06:00 - 07:30MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
€49Jetstar
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Wed, 4 Dec
06:00 - 07:30MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
€56Jetstar
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Thu, 5 Dec
14:20 - 15:45MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€59Jetstar
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Tue, 25 Feb
16:00 - 17:25MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€69Virgin Australia
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Fri, 21 Feb
06:30 - 07:55MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€80Virgin Australia
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Tue, 21 Jan
06:30 - 07:55MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€111Qantas Airways
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Sat, 30 Nov
09:40 - 13:20MEL-SYD
3h 40m1 stop
€146Qantas Airways
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Mon, 20 Jan
21:20 - 08:30MEL-SYD
11h 10m1 stop
€153
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Sun, 23 Feb
18:35 - 07:40MEL-SYD
13h 05m1 stop
€224Rex
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Sun, 29 Dec
09:00 - 13:50MEL-SYD
4h 50m1 stop
€235Rex
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Thu, 5 Dec
13:15 - 14:40MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
12:35 - 14:10SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€228Jetstar
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Thu, 21 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
18:00 - 19:25MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
21:30 - 23:05SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€270Virgin Australia
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Mon, 25 Nov - Mon, 25 Nov
16:00 - 17:25MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
21:30 - 23:05SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€277Virgin Australia
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Mon, 25 Nov - Mon, 25 Nov
08:30 - 09:55MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
07:00 - 08:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€298Virgin Australia
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Sat, 23 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov
16:30 - 20:40MEL-SYD
4h 10m1 stop
07:00 - 08:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€381
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Mon, 25 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
06:45 - 08:10MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
20:55 - 22:25SYD-MEL
1h 30mdirect
€402
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Thu, 21 Nov - Mon, 25 Nov
12:20 - 07:40MEL-SYD
19h 20m1 stop
08:45 - 14:30SYD-MEL
5h 45m1 stop
€533Rex
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Mon, 25 Nov - Thu, 28 Nov
09:00 - 10:25MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
11:35 - 13:10SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€547Qantas Airways
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Thu, 21 Nov - Thu, 21 Nov
12:20 - 07:40MEL-SYD
19h 20m1 stop
10:05 - 14:30SYD-MEL
4h 25m1 stop
€549Rex
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Fri, 22 Nov - Sun, 15 Dec
16:45 - 18:10MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
08:45 - 10:20SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€636Qantas Airways
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Thu, 21 Nov - Fri, 22 Nov
20:05 - 21:35MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
17:50 - 19:30SYD-MEL
1h 40mdirect
€98Jetstar
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Tue, 7 Jan - Tue, 14 Jan
20:05 - 21:35MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
17:50 - 19:30SYD-MEL
1h 40mdirect
€101Jetstar
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Wed, 8 Jan - Tue, 14 Jan
06:30 - 08:05MEL-SYD
1h 35mdirect
17:50 - 19:30SYD-MEL
1h 40mdirect
€103Jetstar
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Fri, 10 Jan - Tue, 14 Jan
20:05 - 21:35MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
06:00 - 07:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€110Jetstar
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Tue, 7 Jan - Thu, 9 Jan
06:00 - 07:25MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
07:30 - 09:05SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€122Virgin Australia
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Fri, 24 Jan - Mon, 27 Jan
17:45 - 19:10MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
07:30 - 09:05SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€123Virgin Australia
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Sun, 9 Feb - Thu, 13 Feb
19:50 - 21:20MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
07:00 - 08:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€265
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Sat, 28 Dec - Sat, 4 Jan
17:25 - 18:55MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
06:00 - 07:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€290
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Sun, 29 Dec - Wed, 1 Jan
08:00 - 09:25MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
17:00 - 18:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€440Qantas Airways
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Sun, 16 Mar - Sun, 23 Mar
21:00 - 22:25MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
06:00 - 07:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€684Qantas Airways
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Sat, 15 Mar - Fri, 21 Mar
22:00 - 10:00Melbourne Southern Cross-
Sydney Sydney, Nsw
12h 00mdirect
17:30 - 05:30Sydney Sydney, Nsw-
Melbourne Southern Cross
12h 00mdirect
€154Greyhound Australia
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Fri, 6 Dec - Sat, 7 Dec
22:00 - 10:00Melbourne Southern Cross-
Sydney Sydney, Nsw
12h 00mdirect
17:30 - 05:30Sydney Sydney, Nsw-
Melbourne Southern Cross
12h 00mdirect
€169Greyhound Australia
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Tue, 3 Dec - Thu, 5 Dec
22:00 - 10:00Melbourne Southern Cross-
Sydney Sydney, Nsw
12h 00mdirect
17:30 - 05:30Sydney Sydney, Nsw-
Melbourne Southern Cross
12h 00mdirect
€169Greyhound Australia
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Mon, 9 Dec - Thu, 12 Dec
22:00 - 10:00Melbourne Southern Cross-
Sydney Sydney, Nsw
12h 00mdirect
17:30 - 05:30Sydney Sydney, Nsw-
Melbourne Southern Cross
12h 00mdirect
€172Greyhound Australia
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Wed, 4 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec
22:00 - 10:00Melbourne Southern Cross-
Sydney Sydney, Nsw
12h 00mdirect
17:30 - 05:30Sydney Sydney, Nsw-
Melbourne Southern Cross
12h 00mdirect
€174Greyhound Australia
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Fri, 29 Nov - Thu, 5 Dec
22:00 - 10:00Melbourne Southern Cross-
Sydney Sydney, Nsw
12h 00mdirect
17:30 - 05:30Sydney Sydney, Nsw-
Melbourne Southern Cross
12h 00mdirect
€175Greyhound Australia
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Thu, 5 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec
22:00 - 10:00Melbourne Southern Cross-
Sydney Sydney, Nsw
12h 00mdirect
17:30 - 05:30Sydney Sydney, Nsw-
Melbourne Southern Cross
12h 00mdirect
€175Greyhound Australia
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Thu, 26 Dec - Sun, 29 Dec
22:00 - 10:00Melbourne Southern Cross-
Sydney Sydney, Nsw
12h 00mdirect
17:30 - 05:30Sydney Sydney, Nsw-
Melbourne Southern Cross
12h 00mdirect
€176Greyhound Australia
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Thu, 19 Dec - Thu, 26 Dec
22:00 - 10:00Melbourne Southern Cross-
Sydney Sydney, Nsw
12h 00mdirect
17:30 - 05:30Sydney Sydney, Nsw-
Melbourne Southern Cross
12h 00mdirect
€182Greyhound Australia
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Mon, 23 Dec - Sat, 28 Dec
22:00 - 10:00Melbourne Southern Cross-
Sydney Sydney, Nsw
12h 00mdirect
17:30 - 05:30Sydney Sydney, Nsw-
Melbourne Southern Cross
12h 00mdirect
€189Greyhound Australia
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Thu, 5 Dec - Mon, 9 Dec

Flights from Melbourne to Sydney - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is August, where tickets cost €101 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is €154 and €136 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 169 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

€49
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Sydney

When to book flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Sydney flights

  • Which terminal do I need to go to for my flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

    Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport has four terminals. Terminal 1 services Qantas domestic flights, so if you’re flying with Qantas, T1 will be your terminal. T3 services Virgin domestic flights, and T4 services TigerAir, Jetstar, Rex and AirNorth. It’s worth double-checking your itinerary to be sure you head to the correct terminal. However, all are within the same building and within walking distance of each other.

  • Where is the drop-off area for my flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

    This will depend on which terminal you’re departing from. Flights from Melbourne to Sydney with Qantas depart from T1, while flights with Virgin Australia depart from T2. For both of these airlines, you can use the drop-off zone on Level 2 of the forecourt for terminals 1, 2 and 3. If you’re flying with Jetstar, TigerAir or another low-cost carrier, it’s best to get dropped off on Level 1, as this provides the easiest access to Terminal 4. Both drop-off zones can be accessed by following the appropriate signs on Departure Drive.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney was €52 for a one-way ticket and €103 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Sydney?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Sydney, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Sydney?

    There are direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney

  • The SkyBus offers reliable bus service to Melbourne Airport (MEL) from Southern Cross Station in the city centre. A one-way ticket costs around A$ 15 for an adult if booked online, and the journey takes roughly 22min.
  • Qantas, Virgin Australia and Rex all have lounges located at Melbourne Airport. The Qantas Club Lounge is located in T1, two Virgin Australia Lounges are in T2, and the Rex Lounge can be found at Gate 30 in T4.
  • If you have a pet staying in Melbourne during your trip to Sydney, you can leave it in the capable hands of Hanrob Pet Hotel. Located within the Tullamarine Airport precinct, this hotel provides gourmet meals and even arranges video calls so you can check in on your pet while you’re away.

Flights from Melbourne to Sydney: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Melbourne to Sydney 
MarkFlew with Qantas AirwaysMEL-SYDOct 2024
Allow for cancellations and delays in your scheduled.
SimonFlew with Qantas AirwaysMEL-SYDMay 2024
Avoid the sunny side of the aircraft as the morning/evening glare can be harsh. Take your own iPad with movies. Have a charge cable handy to recharge your devices.
SamFlew with Qantas AirwaysMEL-SYDApr 2024
Check for delays, Qantas have a trusted reputation of delayed flights.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/12Wed
directJetstar
1h 30mMEL-SYD
€49
5/12Thu
directJetstar
1h 30mMEL-SYD
€56
25/2Tue
directJetstar
1h 25mMEL-SYD
€59
21/2Fri
directVirgin Australia
1h 25mMEL-SYD
€69
21/1Tue
directVirgin Australia
1h 25mMEL-SYD
€80
30/11Sat
directQantas Airways
1h 25mMEL-SYD
€111
20/1Mon
1 stopQantas Airways
3h 40mMEL-SYD
€146
23/2Sun
1 stop
11h 10mMEL-SYD
€153
29/12Sun
1 stopRex
13h 05mMEL-SYD
€224
5/12Thu
1 stopRex
4h 50mMEL-SYD
€235

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Sydney that are departing in the next 10 days.
21/11Thu
directJetstar
1h 25mMEL-SYD
26/11Tue
directJetstar
1h 35mSYD-MEL
€228
25/11Mon
directVirgin Australia
1h 25mMEL-SYD
25/11Mon
directVirgin Australia
1h 35mSYD-MEL
€270
25/11Mon
directVirgin Australia
1h 25mMEL-SYD
25/11Mon
directVirgin Australia
1h 35mSYD-MEL
€277
23/11Sat
directVirgin Australia
1h 25mMEL-SYD
24/11Sun
directVirgin Australia
1h 35mSYD-MEL
€298
25/11Mon
multi-stop
4h 10mMEL-SYD
27/11Wed
direct
1h 35mSYD-MEL
€381
21/11Thu
direct
1h 25mMEL-SYD
25/11Mon
direct
1h 30mSYD-MEL
€402
25/11Mon
multi-stopRex
19h 20mMEL-SYD
28/11Thu
multi-stopRex
5h 45mSYD-MEL
€533
21/11Thu
directQantas Airways
1h 25mMEL-SYD
21/11Thu
directQantas Airways
1h 35mSYD-MEL
€547
22/11Fri
multi-stopRex
19h 20mMEL-SYD
15/12Sun
multi-stopRex
4h 25mSYD-MEL
€549
21/11Thu
directQantas Airways
1h 25mMEL-SYD
22/11Fri
directQantas Airways
1h 35mSYD-MEL
€636

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