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.

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.

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.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

For as low as $238, 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.

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

Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $104. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $132 and $187, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $70. Users have also found prices from $108 and $130 on Virgin Australia and IndiGo, respectively.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

The most flights from SYD to MEL are scheduled on a Friday (312 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (96 on average).

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $100. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Melbourne) can be booked for $110 on average, our data indicates $1,191 when flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport.

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

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: ANA (89%), China Southern (85%), American Airlines( 83%).

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

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

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

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 180 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

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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 32 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?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of $201). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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.

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 16% 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 evenings 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 $188 and $347 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $165 on Jetstar (6 Jan–12 Jan).

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Melbourne?
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 180 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?
For as low as $238, 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.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $104. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $132 and $187, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $70. Users have also found prices from $108 and $130 on Virgin Australia and IndiGo, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?
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: ANA (89%), China Southern (85%), American Airlines( 83%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $100. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Melbourne) can be booked for $110 on average, our data indicates $1,191 when flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Melbourne?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of $201). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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.

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The best time to book flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is 32 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 16% 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 evenings 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 $188 and $347 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $165 on Jetstar (6 Jan–12 Jan).

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

The most flights from SYD to MEL are scheduled on a Friday (312 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (96 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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Sydney to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $188 and $347 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $165 on Jetstar (6 Jan–12 Jan).