Statistics on Sydney-Melbourne flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Melbourne (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Melbourne from Sydney airport is $ 136 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 115 (in may) and $ 163 (in december), which is a saving of $ 21 or a surplus of $ 28 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $109 to $164 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Melbourne before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Melbourne plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 70016 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Melbourne from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 115, saving $ 21 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 136). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 163).
Flight Sydney-Melbourne: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 116 | $ 153 | high price |
| February | $ 112 | $ 137 | fair price |
| March | $ 114 | $ 137 | fair price |
| April | $ 119 | $ 138 | fair price |
| May | $ 111 | $ 115 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 119 | $ 127 | fair price |
| July | $ 119 | $ 131 | fair price |
| August | $ 114 | $ 121 | good price |
| September | $ 115 | $ 138 | fair price |
| October | $ 113 | $ 131 | fair price |
| November | $ 107 | $ 128 | fair price |
| December | $ 113 | $ 163 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Sydney to Melbourne
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Melbourne range from $54 to $273. 37% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $55 to $109), 3% at the maximum price (from $218 to $273). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $109 to $164 (45% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Melbourne flight
There are 4 companies that serve Sydney from Melbourne airport: Jetstar, Regional Express, Virgin Australia and Qantas.
Data analysis:
Of the 70016 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (58% of the time) on the Sydney->Melbourne route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Melbourne flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $9. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $16.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Melbourne to Sydney departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $9. Conversely, departing from Melbourne on a friday may cost you an additional $15.
Top prices Sydney-Melbourne
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Melbourne | 13-06 to 26-06-2024 | $ 69 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Melbourne | 02-07 to 30-07-2024 | $ 68 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Melbourne | 24-07 to 30-07-2024 | $ 68 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Melbourne | 07-08 to 14-08-2024 | $ 69 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Melbourne | 03-09 to 10-09-2024 | $ 69 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Melbourne | 22-10 to 29-10-2024 | $ 69 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Melbourne | 23-10 to 30-10-2024 | $ 69 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Melbourne | 03-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 69 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Melbourne | 14-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 69 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Melbourne | 18-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 69 | direct flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Sydney - Melbourne to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Sydney-Melbourne flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Melbourne, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 114 $, which is a saving of 22 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (189 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Melbourne flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 121 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 126), 2 to 3 months ($ 133), 3 to 4 months ($ 125), 4 to 5 months ($ 123), 6 to 7 months ($ 124), 7 to 8 months ($ 131), 8 to 9 months ($ 125), 9 to 10 months ($ 127) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 100 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 109), 3 to 4 months ($ 119), 4 to 5 months ($ 114), 5 to 6 months ($ 118), 6 to 7 months ($ 114), 7 to 8 months ($ 121) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 105 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 129), 2 to 3 months ($ 111), 4 to 5 months ($ 127), 5 to 6 months ($ 128), 6 to 7 months ($ 124), 7 to 8 months ($ 125), 8 to 9 months ($ 132) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 114 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 132), 3 to 4 months ($ 117), 5 to 6 months ($ 117), 6 to 7 months ($ 120), 7 to 8 months ($ 127), 8 to 9 months ($ 132) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 101 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 105), 2 to 3 months ($ 113), 4 to 5 months ($ 105), 5 to 6 months ($ 103), 6 to 7 months ($ 113) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 101 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 106), 3 to 4 months ($ 123), 5 to 6 months ($ 125), 6 to 7 months ($ 120), 7 to 8 months ($ 124), 8 to 9 months ($ 125) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 105 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 124), 1 to 2 months ($ 119), 2 to 3 months ($ 106), 4 to 5 months ($ 125), 6 to 7 months ($ 128), 9 to 10 months ($ 130) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 94 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 107), 1 to 2 months ($ 103), 2 to 3 months ($ 102), 4 to 5 months ($ 99), 5 to 6 months ($ 113) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 104 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 118), 2 to 3 months ($ 117), 3 to 4 months ($ 118), 5 to 6 months ($ 104), 6 to 7 months ($ 126) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 100 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 129), 1 to 2 months ($ 119), 2 to 3 months ($ 116), 3 to 4 months ($ 116), 4 to 5 months ($ 117), 6 to 7 months ($ 100), 7 to 8 months ($ 125) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 100 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 109), 2 to 3 months ($ 103), 3 to 4 months ($ 105), 4 to 5 months ($ 107), 5 to 6 months ($ 106), 7 to 8 months ($ 104) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 116 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 140), 2 to 3 months ($ 138), 3 to 4 months ($ 129), 4 to 5 months ($ 126), 5 to 6 months ($ 131), 6 to 7 months ($ 132), 7 to 8 months ($ 120), 9 to 10 months ($ 143) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Melbourne are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $1. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $3 more.
Sydney to Melbourne: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 113 $81 to $160 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 95 $69 to $154 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 100 $68 to $150 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 109 $69 to $163 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 104 $69 to $152 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 113 $69 to $173 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 107 $69 to $173 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 106 $69 to $153 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 114 $69 to $230 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 158 $68 to $230 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 164 $69 to $313 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 178 $160 to $222 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december and january are cheaper to travel to Melbourne. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!