Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Sydney
Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Sydney
Looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Melbourne to Sydney vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 5,000–5,700 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Melbourne to Sydney for specific travel dates.
2026-12-11
MEL - SYD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $51.9
2026-12-12
MEL - SYD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $51.9
2026-12-17
MEL - SYD
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,000 Pts + $51.9
2026-12-18
MEL - SYD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $51.9
2026-11-16
MEL - SYD
Economy | Non stop
From 5,700 Pts + $32.5
2026-11-20
MEL - SYD
Economy | Non stop
From 5,700 Pts + $32.5
Melbourne to Sydney flight facts
Distance
438 mi
705 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Sydney is in the same time zone as Melbourne.
Airports in Melbourne
MEL · Melbourne Intl
Airports in Sydney
SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Avalon - Sydney · Avalon is 32 mi from Melbourne
Flights Bendigo - Sydney · Bendigo is 70 mi from Melbourne
Flights Melbourne - Newcastle · Newcastle is 88 mi from Sydney
Flights Melbourne - Canberra · Canberra is 147 mi from Sydney
Flights Albury - Sydney · Albury is 161 mi from Melbourne
Premium cabin flights from Melbourne to Sydney
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
MEL - SYD
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $46.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
MEL - SYD
Business | Non stop | 5 left
From 15,000 Pts + $46.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
MEL - SYD
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 15,000 Pts + $46.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
MEL - SYD
Business | Non stop | 4 left
From 15,000 Pts + $46.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
MEL - SYD
Business | Non stop | 6 left
From 15,000 Pts + $46.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
MEL - SYD
Business | Non stop | 4 left
From 15,000 Pts + $46.4
Selected hotels for your next stay
Sydney (Australia)
W Sydney
From Pts or $238
Sydney (Australia)
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $251
Sydney (Australia)
Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
From Pts or $224
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Melbourne to Sydney depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Melbourne to Sydney.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Melbourne to Sydney.
Melbourne and Sydney are about 438 miles (705 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 438-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Sydney is in the same time zone as Melbourne.
Departures from Melbourne: Melbourne Intl (MEL). Arrivals in Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith Intl (SYD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Sydney, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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