Cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney
The best prices from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or March, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
How to find the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Sydney
All the information you need to plan the best MEL to SYD flight in 2022: compare Melbourne to Sydney flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Sydney.
MEL - SYD Price | $105 - $195 |
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SYD Temperature | 11 - 22 °C |
SYD Rainfall | 50 - 130 mm |
| Popular in | June | High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 24% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | $150 | From Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith |
| One-way from | $94 | One-way flight from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith |
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
Travellers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 30% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
Find a great deal and save up to 29% by booking at least 33 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Melbourne Airport to Sydney within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $195.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $111.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney (MEL - SYD)?
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.
Cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney in May, June 2022
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Melbourne to Sydney flights.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Melbourne?
Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 7.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Sydney. 5 airlines have flights to Kingsford Smith from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 228 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
Which airlines flying from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Some of the carriers operating flights from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 Melbourne Airport to Sydney for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $114, but on average you can expect to pay $130.
Are there direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney under $200. A good price for a direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is less than $130.
Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne Airport to Sydney for under $200?
There are currently 20+ open flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney within the next 7 days for less than $200.
What days are direct flights available from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
You can find direct flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
How popular is this Melbourne Airport to Sydney flight route?
The Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith flight path was viewed by 63,019 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to Sydney on average per day?
On average, you can expect to see 33 flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney a day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 3% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 45% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 45% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 6% of flight departures
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
Jetstar can get you from Melbourne Airport to Sydney in just under 1h 30m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 708 km between Melbourne Airport and Sydney. Most flights are nonstop.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $114 on this airline. Jetstar is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney one-way?
$56 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Rex, with prices starting from $96 and $105, respectively.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
Before booking your flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Tigerair Australia.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
Consider Delta (83%), China Airlines (80%) or China Southern (69%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney? While on average our users pay $273, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $42. The most popular route (Melbourne - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around $71.
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Top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Sydney
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Hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Sydney
See what time of day planes typically take off from Melbourne to Sydney
| 14%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 42%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 36%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 8%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Sydney
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Melbourne to Sydney
| Sunday | 144daily flights |
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| Monday | 286daily flights |
| Tuesday | 258daily flights |
| Wednesday | 260daily flights |
| Thursday | 260daily flights |
| Friday | 262daily flights |
| Saturday | 132daily flights |