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flag The Melbourne-Sydney route is Australia’s busiest and most profitable domestic flight path, with high demand and limited competition keeping fares stable despite lower fuel costs.

flag The Melbourne-Sydney flight route remains Australia’s busiest and most profitable domestic corridor, with 14.4 million seats annually and intense daily operations, including 72 flights on January 7, 2026. flag Despite a 17% drop in global jet fuel prices in 2025, which reduced fares elsewhere, average one-way economy tickets held steady at $192, driven by strong demand during major sports events. flag The route generated $1.21 billion in revenue in early 2023, more than double pre-pandemic levels. flag Qantas and Virgin Australia control about 98% of the domestic market, creating high barriers to entry and limiting competition. flag The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says breaking this duopoly is key to lowering fares. flag The upcoming opening of Western Sydney International Airport in late 2026 may add capacity, but its impact on pricing remains uncertain without new competition.

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