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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne Airport to Sydney:

• Earliest: departs at 05:30 and lands at 06:58
• Latest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 22:28.

The flight takes about 1h 28m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney:

• Economy class
• Business Class
• First Class

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney takes 1h 28m, covering 1,135 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney range from $212 to $347, with an average of $275 over the past 12 months. Anything below $212 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of $275. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $274 return, compared with $1,159 via a stopover through Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL).

Qantas Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Virgin Australia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Melbourne Airport to Sydney flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 85% on time
• Virgin Australia: 81% on time
• Jetstar: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Melbourne Airport to Sydney flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 26%, and Night flights for 1%.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $123, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• No Birds

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Melbourne Airport to Sydney route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 32 minutes.

Connecting flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney most commonly pass through:

• Canberra (CBR) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL) – 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Melbourne Airport to Sydney route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $249 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $332, a difference of $83. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Melbourne Airport and Sydney. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Flying via Canberra (CBR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 07m, compared to 6h 32m via Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL).

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Opera House, Star Casino, and Capitol Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to Sydney flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport has four terminals. Terminal 1 services Qantas domestic flights, so if you’re flying with Qantas, T1 will be your terminal. T3 services Virgin domestic flights, and T4 services TigerAir, Jetstar, Rex and AirNorth. It’s worth double-checking your itinerary to be sure you head to the correct terminal. However, all are within the same building and within walking distance of each other.

This will depend on which terminal you’re departing from. Flights from Melbourne to Sydney with Qantas depart from T1, while flights with Virgin Australia depart from T2. For both of these airlines, you can use the drop-off zone on Level 2 of the forecourt for terminals 1, 2 and 3. If you’re flying with Jetstar, TigerAir or another low-cost carrier, it’s best to get dropped off on Level 1, as this provides the easiest access to Terminal 4. Both drop-off zones can be accessed by following the appropriate signs on Departure Drive.

There are no hotels located onsite at Sydney Airport, however, there area hotels such as Mantra Hotel at Sydney Airport located across the street from the airport, ibis budget Sydney Airport about a 6-minute walk away, and Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel, which offers a free airport shuttle for its patrons.

Parents travelling with children on flights arriving at or leaving from Sydney Airport should know there are several children’s play areas in the T1 International terminal, including locations at gate 32, gate 50 and gate 59. There is also a parent's room and nursing facilities located near the baggage reclaim areas of the airport.

Sydney Airport is only about 8 kilometres from Sydney Cricket Ground and you have a few options to get you there if you’re going to watch a match. There are several bus/train combination options if you wish to take the scenic route. Otherwise, Jayride Shuttle, Uber, taxi and rental car can all complete the journey in about 15 minutes, traffic permitting.

The best means of public transport from Sydney Airport to the city centre is the Airport Link, which stops at both the domestic and international terminals. Taxi is the next best choice for the 8-kilometre trip, which would cost about AUD45.00. There are also private shuttles and rental cars available if you prefer other options.