Qantas flights from Sydney to Melbourne
Sydney to Melbourne: prices by month
Lowest one-way fares found by travellers for each month. Prices change daily; the link opens live search results for that date. Weather: average temperature and total rainfall for that month last year.
| Month | Lowest fare | Airline | Stops | Melbourne weather | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 127 USD | Jetstar | direct | 13°C · 67 mm | Search → |
| October 2026 | 97 USD | Jetstar | direct | 15°C · 74 mm | Search → |
| November 2026 | 97 USD | Jetstar | direct | 15°C · 183 mm | Search → |
| December 2026 | 98 USD | Jetstar | direct | 18°C · 48 mm | Search → |
| January 2027 | 116 USD | Jetstar | direct | 21°C · 39 mm | Search → |
| February 2027 | 110 USD | Jetstar | direct | 21°C · 64 mm | Search → |
| March 2027 | 109 USD | Jetstar | direct | 20°C · 73 mm | Search → |
| April 2027 | 120 USD | Jetstar | direct | 18°C · 39 mm | Search → |
Cheapest tickets found recently
No Qantas fares were found in the last 48 hours; these are the lowest prices on the route with the carrier shown on each card.
About Qantas flights from Sydney to Melbourne
Qantas operates flights on the Sydney to Melbourne route, connecting Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) with Tullamarine Airport (MEL). This 713 km route is typically flown non-stop in about 95 minutes, making it one of Australia's busiest air corridors for business and leisure travel.
Fares tend to be lowest in March. Qantas allows one checked bag of up to 23 kg in economy, plus a cabin bag weighing no more than 7 kg. Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes 30 minutes before flight time.
Airports on this route
| Departure | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) |
|---|---|
| Arrival | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) |
| Flight time | 1 h 35 min |
| Distance | 713 km |
Qantas cabin bag: 1 piece, 7 kg (15 lb) . Checked bag in Economy: 1 piece, 23 kg (51 lb).
| Item | Allowance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin bag | 1 piece · 7 kg (15 lb) | |
| Checked baggage - Economy | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | included in the fare |
| Checked baggage - Premium Economy | 14 kg (31 lb) | included in the fare |
| Extra bag | from 64 AUD (≈ 46 USD) | cheaper when added online in advance |
| Overweight fee | from 20 AUD (≈ 14.4 USD) | per bag above the allowance |
Basic Economy allowance on most routes; premium fares and some destinations get more. Weights are shown in kilograms with pounds in brackets, sizes in centimetres with inches in brackets. Always confirm on the official website before travelling.
Qantas online check-in opens 24 h before departure and closes 30 min before departure. Online check-in is free.
| Online check-in opens | 24 h before departure |
|---|---|
| Online check-in closes | 30 min before departure |
| Airport counters open | 2 h before departure |
| Check-in fee | online check-in is free |
| Boarding pass | mobile boarding pass, print at home |
| Mobile app check-in | available |
Times apply to most routes; long-haul, US and some airport-specific deadlines differ. Confirm on the official website before travelling.