MELBOURNE to SYDNEY flight from €36 with Virgin Australia International (MEL to SYD)

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The cheapest and fastest flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 26

Cheapest price on Oct 26

€119

Average ticket price on Oct 26

€257

Fastest journey on Oct 26

1 h 25 m

Average journey duration on Oct 26

1 h 25 m

Flights on Oct 26

Distance

706 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Melbourne to Sydney is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Melbourne to Sydney will cost around €257 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €119.

Fast flights

On Mon, Oct 26, we found 62 flights from Melbourne to Sydney, including 28 direct services.

On Mon, Oct 26 the direct flights cover the 706 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .

On Mon, Oct 26 the longest flights will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

VA835
10:45 AM1h25
Melbourne
12:10 PMSydney
€1191One-way
0 transfers
VA869
5:15 PM1h25
Melbourne
6:40 PMSydney
€1191One-way
0 transfers
VA897
9:00 PM1h25
Melbourne
10:25 PMSydney
€1191One-way
0 transfers
VA817
7:45 AM1h25
Melbourne
9:10 AMSydney
€1191One-way
0 transfers
VA807
6:30 AM1h25
Melbourne
7:55 AMSydney
€1311One-way
0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Melbourne to Sydney flight

Australia

Flights from Melbourne to Sydney depart on average 85 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €45 but you can travel from only €36 by bus.

There are 43 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 04:55, the last at 10:55. The fastest flight covers the 438 miles (706 km) distance in 1h 20m. April is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €36

Distance

438 miles (706 km)

Average flight duration

2h 29m

Cheapest ticket price

€45

Flights per day

Direct flights

Fastest flight

1h 20m

First flight

4:55 AM

Last flight

10:55 AM

Cheapest Month

Apr

Cheapest Day

Thu

High Season

Jan - Mar

Low Season

Jul - Sep

Busiest Day

Thu

Least Busy Day

Thu

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €36

Frequently asked questions about your Melbourne to Sydney trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Melbourne to Sydney.

Cheap plane tickets from Melbourne to Sydney can start from as little as €45 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Melbourne to Sydney is €285 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The earliest flight from Melbourne to Sydney leaves at 4:55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest flight from Melbourne to Sydney leaves at 10:55 AM.

Yes, there are 43 direct flights a day from Melbourne to Sydney with Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia International. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct flights.

Live departures

Melbourne to Sydney flight times

The table below shows live departures for Melbourne to Sydney flights for today, Sunday, October 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
VA849	2:00 PM Melbourne	1h25	3:25 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA851	2:30 PM Melbourne	1h25	3:55 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA365 · VA966	2:45 PM Melbourne	4h25	7:10 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA853	3:00 PM Melbourne	1h25	4:25 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA231 · VA431	3:20 PM Melbourne	4h10	7:30 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA855	3:30 PM Melbourne	1h25	4:55 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA859	4:00 PM Melbourne	1h25	5:25 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA863	4:30 PM Melbourne	1h25	5:55 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA867	5:00 PM Melbourne	1h25	6:25 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA281 · VA669	5:05 PM Melbourne	3h00	8:05 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA869	5:15 PM Melbourne	1h25	6:40 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA237 · VA439	5:20 PM Melbourne	4h00	9:20 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA871	5:30 PM Melbourne	1h25	6:55 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA873	5:45 PM Melbourne	1h25	7:10 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA875	6:00 PM Melbourne	1h25	7:25 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA241 · VA441	6:20 PM Melbourne	4h00	10:20 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA755 · VA508	6:20 PM Melbourne	16h30	10:50 AM Sydney	1 transfer
VA755 · VA500	6:20 PM Melbourne	14h10	8:30 AM Sydney	1 transfer
VA879	6:30 PM Melbourne	1h25	7:55 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA883	7:00 PM Melbourne	1h25	8:25 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA759 · VA500	7:20 PM Melbourne	13h10	8:30 AM Sydney	1 transfer
VA759 · VA542	7:20 PM Melbourne	25h30	8:50 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA759 · VA508	7:20 PM Melbourne	15h30	10:50 AM Sydney	1 transfer
VA887	7:30 PM Melbourne	1h25	8:55 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA891	8:00 PM Melbourne	1h25	9:25 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA761 · VA508	8:20 PM Melbourne	14h30	10:50 AM Sydney	1 transfer
VA761 · VA500	8:20 PM Melbourne	12h10	8:30 AM Sydney	1 transfer
VA761 · VA542	8:20 PM Melbourne	24h30	8:50 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA897	9:00 PM Melbourne	1h25	10:25 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA1380 · VA1095	9:20 PM Melbourne	20h00	5:20 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA803	6:00 AM Melbourne	1h25	7:25 AM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA805	6:15 AM Melbourne	1h25	7:40 AM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA253 · VA641	6:20 AM Melbourne	5h00	11:20 AM Sydney	1 transfer
VA253 · VA637	6:20 AM Melbourne	3h45	10:05 AM Sydney	1 transfer
VA807	6:30 AM Melbourne	1h25	7:55 AM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA811	7:00 AM Melbourne	1h25	8:25 AM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA309 · VA932	7:10 AM Melbourne	4h30	11:40 AM Sydney	1 transfer
VA813	7:15 AM Melbourne	1h25	8:40 AM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA815	7:30 AM Melbourne	1h25	8:55 AM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA817	7:45 AM Melbourne	1h25	9:10 AM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA819	8:00 AM Melbourne	1h25	9:25 AM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA823	8:30 AM Melbourne	1h25	9:55 AM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA1316 · VA1533	8:35 AM Melbourne	5h50	2:25 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA827	9:00 AM Melbourne	1h25	10:25 AM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA829	9:30 AM Melbourne	1h25	10:55 AM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA733 · VA518	9:40 AM Melbourne	4h10	1:50 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA833	10:00 AM Melbourne	1h25	11:25 AM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA735 · VA524	10:10 AM Melbourne	5h40	3:50 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA835	10:45 AM Melbourne	1h25	12:10 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA837	11:00 AM Melbourne	1h25	12:25 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA739 · VA526	11:10 AM Melbourne	5h40	4:50 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA739 · VA524	11:10 AM Melbourne	4h40	3:50 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA841	12:00 PM Melbourne	1h25	1:25 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA223 · VA431	12:10 PM Melbourne	7h20	7:30 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA741 · VA528	12:10 PM Melbourne	5h10	5:20 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA741 · VA526	12:10 PM Melbourne	4h40	4:50 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA223 · VA441	12:10 PM Melbourne	10h10	10:20 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA267 · VA653	12:30 PM Melbourne	3h50	4:20 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA267 · VA657	12:30 PM Melbourne	4h35	5:05 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA267 · VA651	12:30 PM Melbourne	3h05	3:35 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA845	1:00 PM Melbourne	1h25	2:25 PM Sydney	0 transfersDirect
VA743 · VA530	1:10 PM Melbourne	4h45	5:55 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA743 · VA528	1:10 PM Melbourne	4h10	5:20 PM Sydney	1 transfer
VA1041 · VA494	1:20 PM Melbourne	5h40	7:00 PM Sydney	1 transfer
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Why should you book Melbourne to Sydney flights with Omio?

Jetstar Airways as well as Virgin Australia International offer flights services from Melbourne to Sydney.

Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Melbourne to Sydney.

Why book with Omio vs Jetstar Airways?

Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Jetstar Airways, but also compare tickets for the likes of Virgin Australia International to find the best option for your trip from Melbourne to Sydney.
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Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Jetstar Airways with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Melbourne to Sydney.

Why book with Omio over Kayak or Edreams?

Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Virgin Australia International to find the best option for your trip from Melbourne to Sydney.
Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Melbourne to Sydney.

Airlines: Virgin Australia International, Jetstar Airways from Melbourne to SydneyFind the best flights between Melbourne to Sydney with Omio's travel partners Virgin Australia International, Jetstar Airways from €36. We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Jetstar Airways

About

Jetstar Airways is an Australian low-cost airline headquartered in Melbourne and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group. Established in 2003, it began domestic passenger services in May 2004 and expanded to international services in December 2005. Jetstar operates an extensive domestic and international network, serving over 75 destinations with more than 4,000 flights a week. The airline utilizes a fleet primarily consisting of Airbus A320 family aircraft and Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Jetstar is part of Qantas' two-brand strategy, positioning itself in the low-cost market while Qantas Airways focuses on the premium full-service market. The Jetstar Group also includes joint ventures like Jetstar Asia in Singapore and Jetstar Japan.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Jetstar Airways Duration

1h 20m

Cheapest Jetstar Airways Price

€45

Jetstar Airways frequency

33 a day

Luggage included

One carry-on bag (7kg) for Starter fares

Additional luggage

Up to 40kg additional checked baggage can be purchased

Cancellation Policy

Starter fares are non-refundable. FareCredit available for cancellations made within 24 hours of departure on higher fare types

Pregnant on board

Pregnant passengers can travel up to the end of the 32nd week. For multiple pregnancies, travel is permitted until the end of the 28th week. Medical clearance required after 28 weeks

Unaccompagned minor

Children aged 5-11 can travel unaccompanied on direct flights only. Service must be booked in advance and fees apply

Amenities on board the airplane

Food sold onboard

Accessibility

Jetstar provides assistance for passengers with disabilities, including wheelchair assistance and special seating arrangements

Pets

Pets are not allowed in the cabin or as checked baggage except for service animals

Entertaiment on board

Virgin Australia International

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Virgin Australia International Duration

1h 25m

Cheapest Virgin Australia International Price

€100

Virgin Australia International frequency

53 a day

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Melbourne and Sydney

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a flight from Melbourne to Sydney, you can count on Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia International for the best way to get you to Sydney. You can also check all possible airlines who offer a service between Melbourne and Sydney and compare the amenities they offer before buying a plane ticket.

For international flights we recommend to arrive 2.5 to 3 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.

Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.

The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.

FAQs: Melbourne to Sydney Flight

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Melbourne to Sydney by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sydney, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Melbourne and Sydney including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular airports

Popular airports from Melbourne to Sydney

Most Melbourne to Sydney flights use the Melbourne to Sydney airport pair. Use this guide to compare Melbourne and Sydney airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.

Departure airports in Melbourne

Arrival airports in Sydney

Melbourne (MEL)Melbourne Airport, Departure Dr, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045, Australia Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Melbourne from Melbourne city centre

Melbourne is 6 km from Melbourne city centre. Public transport options include:

SkyBus, Melbourne City Express, 30 minutes to Southern Cross Station

Melbourne airport facilities and services

Melbourne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food options include: Various restaurants in terminal 2, including Asian and Italian cuisines.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Melbourne: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Melbourne: Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Melbourne: Ramps, assistance.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including ParkRoyal Melbourne Airport..

More about Melbourne

Avalon (AVV)Avalon Airport, 80 Beach Rd, Lara VIC 3212, Australia Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Avalon from Melbourne city centre

Avalon is 5 km from Melbourne city centre. Public transport options include:

TRUE

Avalon airport facilities and services

Avalon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: A few dining options are available in the terminal.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs are located in the terminal.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Avalon.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Avalon: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Avalon: The terminal is fully accessible with ramps and elevators.

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The cheapest and fastest flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Journey information

Overview: Melbourne to Sydney flight

Frequently asked questions about your Melbourne to Sydney trip

How much does the flight from Melbourne to Sydney cost?

What’s the earliest flight time from Melbourne to Sydney?

What’s the latest flight time from Melbourne to Sydney?

Are there any direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

Live departures

Melbourne to Sydney flight times

Why should you book Melbourne to Sydney flights with Omio?

Why book with Omio vs Jetstar Airways?

Why book with Omio over Kayak or Edreams?

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popular airports

Popular airports from Melbourne to Sydney

Getting to Melbourne from Melbourne city centre

Melbourne airport facilities and services

Food and drink

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Luggage and lost property

Parking, taxis and toilets

Bike and car services

Accessibility

Shops, hotels and contact

Getting to Avalon from Melbourne city centre

Avalon airport facilities and services

Food and drink

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Tickets and information

Parking, taxis and toilets

Accessibility

Getting to Sydney from Sydney city centre

Sydney airport facilities and services

Food and drink

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Luggage and lost property

Parking, taxis and toilets

Bike and car services

Accessibility

Shops, hotels and contact

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