Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $191 and $345 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $168 on Jetstar (24 Nov–1 Dec).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $191 and $345 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $168 on Jetstar (24 Nov–1 Dec).

Question 2

How often are flights from Sydney to Melbourne delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 20% of weekly flights between Sydney and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 minutes.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

For as low as $231, Jetstar can have you in Melbourne Airport from Sydney in 1h 35m. Sydney and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 705 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $105. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $131 and $194, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport one-way?

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $69. Users have also found prices from $108 and $156 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

Question 9

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of $199). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $275). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

Accepted Answer

The most flights from SYD to MEL are scheduled on a Friday (304 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (61 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $114. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Melbourne) can be booked for $120 on average, our data indicates $944 when flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

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Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from Sydney, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: China Southern (84%), United Airlines (84%), China Eastern( 84%).

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to MEL?

Accepted Answer

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 19

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

For a flight from Sydney to Melbourne, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7.5 km from the centre of the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 126 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.

Question 20

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne.

Question 22

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Melbourne from Sydney today with Cheapflights!

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Melbourne?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Sydney to Melbourne.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Sydney to Melbourne flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Sydney to Melbourne on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	$168
One-way from	$88
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$275
Good round-trip deal	$174 or less
Good one-way deal	$76 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$105	Average$212	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$131	Average$296	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$194	Average$360	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to MEL?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $191 and $345 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $168 on Jetstar (24 Nov–1 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

The most flights from SYD to MEL are scheduled on a Friday (304 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (61 on average).

How often are flights from Sydney to Melbourne delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Sydney and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Melbourne flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Melbourne flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

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Sydney to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $191 and $345 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $168 on Jetstar (24 Nov–1 Dec).