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

 
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17:50 - 19:30SYD-MEL
1h 40mdirect
20:05 - 21:35MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
€98Jetstar
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Tue, 14 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan
17:50 - 19:30SYD-MEL
1h 40mdirect
20:10 - 21:40MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
€101Jetstar
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Tue, 14 Jan - Tue, 28 Jan
21:30 - 23:05SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
19:30 - 20:55MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€123Virgin Australia
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Wed, 15 Jan - Thu, 16 Jan
09:30 - 11:05SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
20:00 - 21:25MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€141Virgin Australia
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Fri, 4 Apr - Thu, 17 Apr
07:00 - 08:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
08:30 - 09:55MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€149
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Thu, 12 Dec - Sun, 15 Dec
22:00 - 23:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
17:00 - 18:25MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€196Qantas Airways
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Sun, 29 Dec - Wed, 1 Jan
16:30 - 18:05SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
11:25 - 12:50MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€197Qantas Airways
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Thu, 16 Jan - Sun, 19 Jan
07:00 - 08:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
07:00 - 08:35MEL-SYD
1h 35mdirect
€214
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Fri, 6 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec
18:55 - 08:00SYD-MEL
13h 05m1 stop
18:35 - 07:40MEL-SYD
13h 05m1 stop
€445Rex
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Fri, 27 Dec - Fri, 10 Jan
18:55 - 08:00SYD-MEL
13h 05m1 stop
18:35 - 07:40MEL-SYD
13h 05m1 stop
€449Rex
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Fri, 27 Dec - Sun, 29 Dec
07:00 - 08:40SYD-MEL
1h 40mdirect
€49Jetstar
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Mon, 31 Mar
06:00 - 07:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€52Jetstar
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Wed, 4 Dec
06:00 - 07:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€56Jetstar
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Thu, 5 Dec
21:30 - 23:05SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€62Virgin Australia
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Wed, 15 Jan
06:00 - 07:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€70Jetstar
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Sun, 22 Dec
08:15 - 09:50SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€73Virgin Australia
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Mon, 5 May
06:00 - 07:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€98Qantas Airways
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Wed, 1 Jan
16:30 - 18:05SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
€108Qantas Airways
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Thu, 16 Jan
08:45 - 14:30SYD-MEL
5h 45m1 stop
€235Rex
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Tue, 3 Dec
08:45 - 14:30SYD-MEL
5h 45m1 stop
€237Rex
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Thu, 5 Dec
21:30 - 23:05SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
06:15 - 07:40MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€204Virgin Australia
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Mon, 25 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
06:00 - 07:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
20:15 - 21:45MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
€209Jetstar
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Sun, 24 Nov - Mon, 2 Dec
21:30 - 23:05SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
20:30 - 21:55MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€210Virgin Australia
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Mon, 25 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
06:00 - 07:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
18:45 - 20:15MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
€220Jetstar
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Sun, 24 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
06:00 - 07:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
21:00 - 22:25MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€221Qantas Airways
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Sun, 24 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
19:30 - 20:00SYD-MEL
24h 30m1 stop
15:30 - 16:55MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€233
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Fri, 22 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
20:55 - 22:25SYD-MEL
1h 30mdirect
21:00 - 22:25MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€234
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Sat, 23 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
06:00 - 07:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
21:00 - 22:25MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€243Qantas Airways
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Sun, 24 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
18:55 - 14:30SYD-MEL
19h 35m1 stop
12:20 - 07:40MEL-SYD
19h 20m1 stop
€612Rex
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Mon, 25 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
09:05 - 13:55SYD-MEL
4h 50m1 stop
12:20 - 07:40MEL-SYD
19h 20m1 stop
€624Rex
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Tue, 26 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
17:50 - 19:30SYD-MEL
1h 40mdirect
20:05 - 21:35MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
€98Jetstar
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Tue, 14 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan
17:50 - 19:30SYD-MEL
1h 40mdirect
20:10 - 21:40MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
€101Jetstar
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Tue, 14 Jan - Tue, 28 Jan
07:00 - 08:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
18:45 - 20:15MEL-SYD
1h 30mdirect
€104Jetstar
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Wed, 4 Dec - Wed, 4 Dec
16:25 - 18:05SYD-MEL
1h 40mdirect
20:50 - 22:15MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€105Jetstar
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Tue, 10 Dec - Sat, 14 Dec
21:30 - 23:05SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
19:30 - 20:55MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€123Virgin Australia
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Wed, 15 Jan - Thu, 16 Jan
07:00 - 08:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
06:30 - 07:55MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€141Virgin Australia
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Fri, 4 Apr - Thu, 17 Apr
07:00 - 08:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
08:30 - 09:55MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€149
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Thu, 12 Dec - Sun, 15 Dec
22:00 - 23:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
17:00 - 18:25MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€196Qantas Airways
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Sun, 29 Dec - Wed, 1 Jan
07:30 - 09:05SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
11:25 - 12:50MEL-SYD
1h 25mdirect
€197Qantas Airways
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Thu, 16 Jan - Sun, 19 Jan
07:00 - 08:35SYD-MEL
1h 35mdirect
07:00 - 08:35MEL-SYD
1h 35mdirect
€214
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Fri, 6 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec
17:30 - 05:30Sydney Sydney, Nsw-
Melbourne Southern Cross
12h 00mdirect
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Sydney Sydney, Nsw
12h 00mdirect
€169Greyhound Australia
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Mon, 16 Dec - Tue, 17 Dec
17:30 - 05:30Sydney Sydney, Nsw-
Melbourne Southern Cross
12h 00mdirect
22:00 - 10:00Melbourne Southern Cross-
Sydney Sydney, Nsw
12h 00mdirect
€179Greyhound Australia
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Sat, 14 Dec - Wed, 18 Dec
17:30 - 05:30Sydney Sydney, Nsw-
Melbourne Southern Cross
12h 00mdirect
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Sydney Sydney, Nsw
12h 00mdirect
€183Greyhound Australia
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Wed, 27 Nov - Tue, 3 Dec
17:30 - 05:30Sydney Sydney, Nsw-
Melbourne Southern Cross
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Sydney Sydney, Nsw
12h 00mdirect
€189Greyhound Australia
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Thu, 19 Dec - Thu, 26 Dec
17:30 - 05:30Sydney Sydney, Nsw-
Melbourne Southern Cross
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Sydney Sydney, Nsw
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€195Greyhound Australia
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Wed, 27 Nov - Fri, 20 Dec
17:30 - 05:30Sydney Sydney, Nsw-
Melbourne Southern Cross
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22:00 - 10:00Melbourne Southern Cross-
Sydney Sydney, Nsw
12h 00mdirect
€196Greyhound Australia
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Sat, 30 Nov - Sat, 7 Dec
17:30 - 05:30Sydney Sydney, Nsw-
Melbourne Southern Cross
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Sydney Sydney, Nsw
12h 00mdirect
€235Greyhound Australia
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Fri, 20 Dec - Fri, 27 Dec
17:30 - 05:30Sydney Sydney, Nsw-
Melbourne Southern Cross
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Sydney Sydney, Nsw
12h 00mdirect
€235Greyhound Australia
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Flights from Sydney to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport, 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 Sydney to Melbourne Airport is August, where tickets cost €100 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is €151 and €141 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport, 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 Sydney to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 165 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

November

Cheapest flight

€49
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Melbourne

When to book flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Melbourne 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 Sydney to Melbourne flights

  • Is there a train between the Sydney CBD and Kingsford Smith Airport?

    If you’re after a quick and easy way to get from the Sydney CBD to Kingsford Smith Airport, the AirportLink train departs from city stations every 10-15min. The journey takes around 13min from Central Station, and you can tap on and off at the stations with an Opal card or credit card. The adult fare is usually between A$ 16 and A$ 20, depending on whether you travel during peak hours.

  • Are there any rideshare companies operating at Melbourne Airport?

    There are a number of rideshare companies permitted to pick up passengers from Melbourne Airport. Rideshare providers meet passengers in two locations, depending on which terminal you arrive at. Qantas and Virgin Australia passengers will arrive in Terminals 1 and 3 and can meet rideshare drivers at Lane 1 of the forecourt, outside the arrivals hall. TigerAir, Jetstar, Rex and AirNorth passengers will arrive in Terminal 4 and can meet rideshare drivers on Level 2 of Terminal 4 Ground Transport Hub.

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

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sydney to Melbourne?

    Only Scoot offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sydney to Melbourne flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

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

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

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

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

    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 Sydney to Melbourne.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Sydney 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 Sydney to Melbourne?

    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 Melbourne with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

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

    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 Melbourne from Sydney 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 Sydney to Melbourne Airport

  • Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) has two domestic terminals. If you’re flying to Melbourne (MEL) with Qantas, you should be in Terminal 3; if you’re flying with any other airline (like Virgin Australia, Jetstar, TigerAir and Rex), you’ll likely need to head to Terminal 2.
  • Sydney Airport has a convenient, onsite pet hotel for passengers who can’t bring their pet on their travels. Hanrob Pet Hotel offers both long-term and short-term accommodation, and the staff provide a premium level of care for pets.
  • You’ll find park-and-ride, short-term and long-term parking at Sydney Airport. If you’d like to leave your car at the airport during your trip to Melbourne, you’ll need the long-term car park, which can be found in building P3. The cost varies between A$ 9 and A$ 89 per day, depending on the length of your stay. Weekend trips may be eligible for a flat rate of A$ 79.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Top airline flying from Sydney to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.6
JetstarOverall score based on 508 reviews
6.4Comfort
5.1Entertainment
7.4Crew
5.7Food
6.9Boarding
Airline reviews

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

6.0 GoodRuby, Nov 2024PPP - SYD
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The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

Plane was delayed both on arrival to Sydney and departure. We boarded the plane while it was in the process of being refuelled, which I am certain is against CASA regulations. Comfort for anyone over 6 foot is non existent.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
31/3Mon
directJetstar
1h 40mSYD-MEL
€49
4/12Wed
directJetstar
1h 35mSYD-MEL
€52
5/12Thu
directJetstar
1h 35mSYD-MEL
€56
15/1Wed
directVirgin Australia
1h 35mSYD-MEL
€62
22/12Sun
directJetstar
1h 35mSYD-MEL
€70
5/5Mon
directVirgin Australia
1h 35mSYD-MEL
€73
1/1Wed
directQantas Airways
1h 35mSYD-MEL
€98
16/1Thu
directQantas Airways
1h 35mSYD-MEL
€108
3/12Tue
1 stopRex
5h 45mSYD-MEL
€235
5/12Thu
1 stopRex
5h 45mSYD-MEL
€237

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Last minute flights from Sydney to Melbourne

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 Sydney to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
25/11Mon
directVirgin Australia
1h 35mSYD-MEL
27/11Wed
directVirgin Australia
1h 25mMEL-SYD
€204
24/11Sun
directJetstar
1h 35mSYD-MEL
2/12Mon
directJetstar
1h 30mMEL-SYD
€209
25/11Mon
directVirgin Australia
1h 35mSYD-MEL
26/11Tue
directVirgin Australia
1h 25mMEL-SYD
€210
24/11Sun
directJetstar
1h 35mSYD-MEL
26/11Tue
directJetstar
1h 30mMEL-SYD
€220
24/11Sun
directQantas Airways
1h 35mSYD-MEL
27/11Wed
directQantas Airways
1h 25mMEL-SYD
€221
22/11Fri
multi-stop
24h 30mSYD-MEL
26/11Tue
direct
1h 25mMEL-SYD
€233
23/11Sat
direct
1h 30mSYD-MEL
27/11Wed
direct
1h 25mMEL-SYD
€234
24/11Sun
directQantas Airways
1h 35mSYD-MEL
27/11Wed
directQantas Airways
1h 25mMEL-SYD
€243
25/11Mon
multi-stopRex
19h 35mSYD-MEL
27/11Wed
multi-stopRex
19h 20mMEL-SYD
€612
26/11Tue
multi-stopRex
4h 50mSYD-MEL
27/11Wed
multi-stopRex
19h 20mMEL-SYD
€624

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