Cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne

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From Sydney to Melbourne

What days are direct flights available from Sydney to Melbourne?

Days when direct flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne have been viewed 46,682 times in the past calendar month.

What percent of flights are delayed?

When booking, remember that flights Sydney to Melbourne are typically delayed by 43 min, so prepare as needed.

How many passenger seats are available on a flight on this route?

Commercial airlines for the flight route can seat a total of 12,674 passengers per day from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne.

What is the cheapest airline for this route?

Qantas Airways Limited offers the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne. Per day you can find on average 783 flights for this route and airline.

How long does the flight from Sydney to Melbourne take?

When flying direct, expect to fly for about 2 hours. The travel distance is approximately 440 kilometres.

How many flights depart from Sydney to Melbourne on average per day?

Travellers can expect 649 flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne on average per day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 7% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 40% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 27% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 26% of flight departures

Does it rain more in Sydney or Melbourne?

The rainfall in Sydney is generally less than the rainfall in Melbourne. This will continue over the next 16 days.

Is Sydney weather warmer or cooler than Melbourne?

We forecast the temperature to be around the 27 °Cs in January, on average. The temperature in Melbourne is generally colder than in Sydney. Book flights in a timely manner in correlation to your departure date.

What airports serve Sydney to Melbourne flights?

You can fly from Sydney to Melbourne on a quick flight originating at Sydney International Airport and landing at Avalon Airport or Melbourne Airport in Tullamarine. Regardless of which airport you fly into, your flight time will only be about an hour and a half. Of the two different airports serving Melbourne, the one in Tullamarine is larger and busier. Avalon Airport is situated in the City of Greater Geelong, which isn’t within the Melbourne metro area. There are actually four airports in the city and this one is the second busiest. The other two airports are Essendon Airport in the northwestern part of Melbourne, and Moorabbin Airport in the southern suburban area of the city. Both of these offer very limited passenger flight options. Essendon Airport does more for supporting cargo traffic.

Which airlines fly directly from Sydney to Melbourne?

You will find direct flights between these two cities on Jetstar. This airline flies into Avalon Airport. You can also fly Jetstar into Melbourne Airport on a non-stop route. Virgin Australia flies into Melbourne Airport as well. You can fly on Qantas Airways and land at Avalon Airport. You’ll find many departure time options between the various airlines flying this route.

What are the stopover options between Sydney to Melbourne?

If you book a flight that has a stopover somewhere, it will be in Adelaide on Virgin Australia, or in Hobart. This can double, and sometimes triple your travel time. You may also have to stop in Canberra or Brisbane on Virgin Australia. There are more options for direct flights on this route than those with stopovers.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

You do not need a passport or visa to fly this route. This flight is domestic. You will have to present a valid form of identification when you get to the Sydney Airport, but it is not required that you show a passport.