Question 1

How long does a flight from Sydney to Melbourne take?

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This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 1h 30m. <a href="/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/Melbourne-ME1">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Sydney and Melbourne per day?

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Each day, there are between 80 and 132 nonstop flights that take off from Sydney and land in Melbourne, with an average flight time of 1h 35m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Melbourne Airport. Each week, there are 812 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. <a href="/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/Melbourne-ME1">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

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In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne was $44 for a one-way ticket and $79 for a return. <a href="/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/Melbourne-ME1">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

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When flying from Sydney to Melbourne, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sydney, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays. <a href="/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/Melbourne-ME1">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Melbourne?

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Sydney is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Melbourne. You will leave Sydney from Sydney Kingsford Smith and you will be arriving in Melbourne at one of these airports: Melbourne Avalon or Melbourne. <a href="/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/Melbourne-ME1">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Melbourne. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Rex and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $103 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 7

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Melbourne?

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We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

Question 8

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

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The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Melbourne is August, where tickets cost $163 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is $327 and $277 respectively.

Question 9

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

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KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Melbourne. <a href="/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/Melbourne-ME1">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Melbourne?

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KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href="/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/Melbourne-ME1">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline. <a href="/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/Melbourne-ME1">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

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Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href="/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/Melbourne-ME1">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sydney and Melbourne?

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There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 14

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Melbourne from Sydney were found on Jetstar ($67) and Virgin Australia ($109), and the lowest return tickets were found on Jetstar ($120) and Virgin Australia ($216).

Question 15

What is the cheapest Sydney to Melbourne flight route?

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Sydney to Melbourne cost $48 and was between Sydney and Melbourne Avalon Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $82.

Question 16

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

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To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Melbourne, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

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What is the cheapest Sydney to Melbourne flight route?

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Sydney to Melbourne cost $48 and was between Sydney and Melbourne Avalon Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $82.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

When flying from Sydney to Melbourne, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sydney, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Melbourne is August, where tickets cost $163 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is $327 and $277 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Melbourne, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Melbourne from Sydney were found on Jetstar ($67) and Virgin Australia ($109), and the lowest return tickets were found on Jetstar ($120) and Virgin Australia ($216).

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and Melbourne?

There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Melbourne. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Rex and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $103 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Sydney and Melbourne per day?

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sydney and Melbourne?

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Sydney to Melbourne take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 1h 30m.

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