Sydney to Melbourne flights

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Lowest fare seen

€858Seen on 14 Oct 2026

Last checked

29 Oct 2026

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Lowest observed

6 Nov 2026

Etihad Airways · 3 stops · One way

Cheapest observed day · Last checked: 14 Oct 2026

Departure

21:30

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Airlines seen: Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Breeze Airways, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Hong Kong Airlines, JetBlue, Jetstar, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Scoot, T'way Air, Thai Airways, Vietjet, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Australia, WestJet, Xiamen Air (20)
Typical journey time: 42h 07m

Short answer

Routavio has seen Air New Zealand fares from Sydney to Melbourne. These are prices Routavio's searches returned on the dates shown, not quotes; run a live search for today's fare. Lowest fare seen: €858 on 14 Oct 2026.

About this route

Explore the fares we observed from Sydney to Melbourne. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.

Route distance: 15,084 km
Typical journey time: 42h 07m
Seen on fares with a connection: Jetstar, WestJet, Cathay Pacific, T'way Air, Alaska Airlines, Qantas, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, JetBlue, Etihad Airways, Hong Kong Airlines, Air New Zealand, Thai Airways, Scoot, Vietjet (16)
Alternative airports: WSI

Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.

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Airport to city: straight-line distance

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) → Sydney, city gazetteer reference point (-33.8689, 151.2071): ≈ 9 km.

Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.

Frequently asked

How much was a flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

A fare of €858 was seen on 14 Oct 2026. Fares change, so search your dates for the current price.

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

Our data holds no non-stop flight from Sydney to Melbourne. The fares on this page include at least one stop.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Breeze Airways, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Hong Kong Airlines, JetBlue, Jetstar, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Scoot, T'way Air, Thai Airways, Vietjet, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Australia, WestJet, Xiamen Air (20).

How long does the flight from Sydney to Melbourne take?

Across the 81 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 45h 57m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.

How many of the observed Sydney to Melbourne fares were non-stop?

None of the 82 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.

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