Question 1

What days are direct flights available from Melbourne to Sydney?

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You can find direct flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. Find deals

Question 2

How popular is this Melbourne to Sydney flight route?

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This flight path from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith 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. Find deals

Question 3

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

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On average, you can expect to see 23 flights from Melbourne to Sydney a day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 9% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 17% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 52% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 22% of flight departures Find deals

Question 4

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

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For as low as $75, Jetstar can have you in Sydney from Melbourne in 1h 25m. The distance from Melbourne to Sydney is about 708 km. All flights are typically direct. Find deals

Question 5

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Sydney round-trip?

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Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $75. This flight start at 61% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 6

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

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Before booking your flight from Melbourne to Sydney, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Tigerair Australia.

Question 7

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

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On average you can expect to pay $269 for a flight from Melbourne to Sydney. The cheapest flight overall is $42 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Sydney Kingsford Smith) is currently priced at $75.

Question 8

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Sydney?

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Before booking your flight to Sydney from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Delta (88%), LATAM Airlines (72%), China Airlines( 71%).

Question 9

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

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Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Sydney for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $75, but on average you can expect to pay $95.

Question 10

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

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Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney under $100. A good price for a direct flight from Melbourne to Sydney is less than $95.

Question 11

Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne to Sydney for under $100?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from Melbourne to Sydney within the next 7 days for less than $100.

Question 12

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

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Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kingsford Smith from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 223 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Sydney airport from Melbourne. It is only a 7.5 km journey from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Sydney’s city centre.

Question 13

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

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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.

Question 14

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

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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.

Question 15

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

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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 to Sydney within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $193.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Sydney?

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Flights from Melbourne to Sydney lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Melbourne to Sydney in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $110.

Question 17

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Sydney (MEL - SYD)?

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne 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.

Question 18

What are the best ways to get to the airports in Melbourne and Sydney?

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Most flights to Sydney from Melbourne are served by Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), which is the second busiest airport in Australia. The airport is located a short distance northwest of Melbourne’s central business district and public bus as well as express bus services link the city to the airport. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport has four terminals, and inside all four of them you can find shopping and dining options located both landside and airside, including 24 hour options. Avalon Airport (AVV) is a secondary airport located between Geelong and Melbourne, handling mainly domestic flights, including a route to Sydney. Shuttle bus services can get you to the airport from the Melbourne central business district, Geelong, Bellarine and the Surf Coast. The airport has a single small terminal and a limited selection of shops and eateries. The airport you will be landing in is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), located very near to the Sydney central business district. Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is the busiest airport in Australia, and it is divided across three terminals, namely, Terminal 1 for international flights, and Terminals 2 and 3 for domestic flights. There are shopping and dining options after security, and other amenities such as free showers, a charging station for mobile devices and a children’s play area. The Airport Link underground train links the airport’s three terminals, along with connecting the airport to the central business district and the southwestern Sydney suburbs.

Question 19

Which airlines fly directly from Melbourne to Sydney?

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As it is a brief, roughly one and a half hour flight, almost all airlines will fly directly from Melbourne to Sydney. This includes Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia.

Question 20

What are the options for stopping over between Melbourne to Sydney?

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As Melbourne to Sydney is a short domestic flight, not flying direct is seldom beneficial. While there are flights that stopover at other areas of Australia like the Gold Coast or the Sunshine Coast, not only do they increase the length of the journey by four to over six hours but they are also usually more expensive than a direct flight.

Question 21

Will I require a visa or passport to fly from Melbourne to Sydney?

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Since Melbourne to Sydney is a domestic flight inside Australia, you will not need a visa to board the plane. You likely will not require a passport either, but a valid form of photographic identification which includes your full name will be required. Accepted forms of identification include: a passport, an Australian driving licence, a student ID, or a social security card. For infants, non-photographic identification (for example, an original or certified copy of a birth certificate) will be accepted if the accompanying adult presents photographic identification.

Question 22

What are the most eco-friendly airlines from Melbourne to Sydney?

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There are a few airlines covering the routes to Sydney from Melbourne that are implementing more eco-friendly practices. For instance, both Jetstar Airlines and Virgin Australia offer flights that emit less carbon dioxide than other airlines because of the type of aircraft used by these airlines. Some aircraft promote more sustainable travel because their engines are designed to be more fuel-efficient, thereby emitting less greenhouse gas. Qantas is another environmentally friendly Australian airline operating flights to Sydney from Melbourne. Not only do they offer direct flights on this route, but the Qantas Group has invested in improving their fuel efficiency, achieving carbon neutral growth starting in the year 2020, and cutting net emissions by the year 2050.

Question 23

How can I fly more sustainably from Melbourne to Sydney?

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There are a few ways each traveler on flights to Sydney to Melbourne can help reduce their individual carbon footprint. Deciding to fly on direct flights helps reduce the extra take-offs and landings that airplanes require on flights with layovers. Less demand on these indirect flights leads to fewer airplanes emitting carbon dioxide. Another sustainable travel tip is to make sure to avoid packing extra weight in your luggage and, if possible, avoid checking bags, since extra weight makes the airplane burn more fuel on flights from Melbourne to Sydney. Try carrying a reusable water bottle with you on your flight, as opposed to consuming the plastic bottles onboard that increase the airline’s plastic waste.

Popular in	June	High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Cheapest in	February	Best time to find cheap flights, 24% potential price drop
Round-trip from	$148	From Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way from	$34	One-way flight from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Jetstar	Cheapest$54	Average$118	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	COVID-19 safety	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$76	Average$158	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	COVID-19 safety	Search Virgin Australia flights
Rex	Cheapest$80	Average$153	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	COVID-19 safety	Search Rex flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$119	Average$322	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	COVID-19 safety	Search Qantas Airways flights
Tigerair Australia	Cheapest$130	Average$190	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	COVID-19 safety	Search Tigerair Australia flights

14%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
39%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
36%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
11%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	129daily flights
Monday	283daily flights
Tuesday	253daily flights
Wednesday	254daily flights
Thursday	254daily flights
Friday	256daily flights
Saturday	133daily flights

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

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