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Only Jetstar operates flights between Sydney and Melbourne Avalon Airport.

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

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
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: 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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Sydney to Melbourne Avalon Airport.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $31–$139 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 Airbus A321neo variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Sydney to Melbourne Avalon Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $156 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $192, a difference of $36. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Sydney to Melbourne Avalon Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Melbourne Avalon Airport flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 16%.

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne Avalon Airport are Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, and Marvel Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne Avalon Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:35
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 23:20.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 44% above the route average of $177. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Sydney to Melbourne Avalon Airport takes 1h 35m, covering 1,216 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $135 to $1,287. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sydney to Melbourne Avalon Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $102, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Jetstar is the only airline operating Sydney to Melbourne Avalon Airport flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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.

Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Sixt
• Yesaway
• Economy Rent a Car
• Kangaroo Rental
• Budget

Return flights from Sydney to Melbourne Avalon Airport range from $145 to $233, with an average of $177 over the past 12 months. Anything below $145 counts as a good deal.