Cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne

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From Sydney to Melbourne

What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

Melbourne is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily flights to Melbourne from 5 different airlines. 1h 30m is how long a flight from Sydney to Melbourne will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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 $136 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Sydney to Melbourne for under $136. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $86, but on average you can expect to pay $140.

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne for under $136 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne under $136. A good price for a direct flight from Sydney to Melbourne is less than $144.

Are there last-minute flights available from Sydney to Melbourne for under $272?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Sydney to Melbourne within the next 7 days for less than $272.

What days are direct flights available from Sydney to Melbourne?

Days when direct flights are available for this flight are: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

How popular is this flight route?

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

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

Travellers can expect 4 flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne on average per day.
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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 10 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.

How long does is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

Departing from Sydney to Melbourne will take you 1h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 708 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

What are the cheapest airlines to flying from Sydney to Melbourne return?

Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Melbourne is Rex. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $133 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Jetstar and Virgin Australia, starting at $135 and $146 round-trip. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

$39 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Virgin Australia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Jetstar and Rex, with prices starting from $49 and $71, respectively.