Cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne
The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne are usually found in February or March, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
How to find the cheapest flight from Sydney to Melbourne
All the information you need to plan the best SYD to ME1 flight in 2022: compare Sydney to Melbourne flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Melbourne.
SYD - MEL Price | $111 - $191 |
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MEL Temperature | 8 - 20 °C |
MEL Rainfall | 30 - 60 mm |
| Popular in | June | High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 22% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | $159 | From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne |
| One-way from | $33 | One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne |
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Melbourne?
Users have found that flying from Sydney to Melbourne on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne?
Users have found that booking a flight from Sydney to Melbourne at least 33 days early can save you up to 20% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 33 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Sydney to Melbourne for as little as $207 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $241 for flights departing within the next 3 days.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Melbourne?
The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Melbourne from Sydney average $202. You can even find prices in February for less than $202, as users have found deals to Melbourne from as low as $111. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Melbourne from Sydney. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 34%.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Melbourne (SYD - MEL)?
Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Sydney to Melbourne by exploring options for tickets in the evening.
Cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne in May, June 2022
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Sydney to Melbourne flights.
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.
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 225 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 Multiple Airlines for just $66, but on average you can expect to pay $86.
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 $86.
Are there last-minute flights available from Sydney to Melbourne for under $100?
There are currently 20+ open flights from Sydney to Melbourne within the next 7 days for less than $100.
What days are direct flights available from Sydney to Melbourne?
Direct flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
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.
How many flights depart from Sydney to Melbourne on average per day?
On average, you can expect to see 39 flights from Sydney to Melbourne a day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 5% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 38% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 5% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 51% of flight departures
How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne?
There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Melbourne in 1h 35m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. The distance between Sydney and Melbourne is about 708 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Melbourne round-trip?
According to our current data, Jetstar ($74), offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Melbourne. Jetstar is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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: China Southern (76%), Delta (75%), British Airways (73%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $44. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Melbourne) can be booked for $76 on average our data indicates $282 when flying from Sydney to Melbourne.
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Top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne
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Hourly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne
See what time of day planes typically take off from Sydney to Melbourne
| 5%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 48%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 36%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 11%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Sydney to Melbourne
| Sunday | 158daily flights |
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| Monday | 230daily flights |
| Tuesday | 235daily flights |
| Wednesday | 267daily flights |
| Thursday | 288daily flights |
| Friday | 270daily flights |
| Saturday | 133daily flights |