Cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne

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From Sydney to Melbourne

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from Kingsford Smith; the airport handles an average of 6 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Sydney airport to Melbourne. It is only a 7.5 km journey to Kingsford Smith (SYD) from Sydney’s city centre.

Which airlines flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of the carriers operating flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Jetstar, Tigerair Australia, and Virgin Australia. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Can I find flights from Sydney to Melbourne for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Sydney to Melbourne for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $63, but on average you can expect to pay $88.

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne under $100. A good price for a direct flight from Sydney to Melbourne is less than $88.

Are there last-minute flights available from Sydney to Melbourne for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Sydney to Melbourne within the next 7 days for less than $200.

How popular is this Sydney to Melbourne flight route?

Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne have been viewed 63,591 times in the past calendar month.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Melbourne return?

According to our current data, Jetstar ($63), offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Melbourne. Jetstar is currently priced 67% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $30 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Rex from $58 and Virgin Australia from $63 one-way.

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

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

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Melbourne?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sydney to Melbourne on time: Delta (100%), ANA (100%), British Airways (100%).

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $60. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Melbourne) can be booked for $67 on average our data indicates $478 when flying from Sydney to Melbourne

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.