Cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne from $44 SYD, WSI → AVV, MEL

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 $96 to $104.

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 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Feb 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

390 fares on 47 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $96.

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 $41 to $48.

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

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 5 other departure dates within 3 days of 6 Jan 2027, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

353 fares on 93 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $44.

Return

Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 49% 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 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 56% 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 Sydney to Melbourne?

The cheapest return found recently is $106 with Jetstar, 16 Feb 2027 to 18 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $96 with Jetstar, 23 Apr 2027 to 25 Apr 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 47 departure dates is usually $112 to $157.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $44 with Jetstar, 6 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 93 departure dates is usually $56 to $83.

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

April 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $96, 23 Apr 2027 to 25 Apr 2027, found 6 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $44, 6 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

Every date in April 2027

Every date in January 2027

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 49% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 56% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $106 with Jetstar, 16 Feb 2027 to 18 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $44 with Jetstar, 6 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 6 Jan 2027, takes 1 h 30 min from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

Between 13 Nov and 21 Sept 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest return on 45 of the 47 departure dates we hold, and Virgin Australia on 2. Between 14 Nov and 12 Oct 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on 84 of the 93 departure dates we hold, Virgin Australia on 8 and Qantas on 1.