Cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney from $42 AVV, MEL → SYD, WSI

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $88 to $105.

At $106, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 11-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 30 Apr 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

244 fares on 29 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $98.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $34 to $47.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 8 Dec, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

258 fares on 81 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $42.

Return

Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 52% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 47% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

The cheapest return found recently is $106 with Jetstar, 30 Apr 2027 to 11 May 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $98 with Jetstar, 29 Jan 2027 to 1 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 29 departure dates is usually $112 to $157.

How much is a one-way flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $42 with Jetstar, 8 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 81 departure dates is usually $53 to $83.

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

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $98, 29 Jan 2027 to 1 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $42, 8 Dec, found 2 days ago.

Every date in January 2027

Every date in December 2026

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 52% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 47% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $106 with Jetstar, 30 Apr 2027 to 11 May 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $42 with Jetstar, 8 Dec, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 8 Dec, takes 1 h 25 min from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

Between 13 Nov and 2 Aug 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest return on 28 of the 29 departure dates we hold, and Virgin Australia on 1. Between 13 Nov and 11 Sept 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on 79 of the 81 departure dates we hold, and Virgin Australia on 2.