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Book Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Sydney from £26

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Melbourne Sydney

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Wed, 15 May AVV - SYD

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£71 £67

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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

6% Trains in Sydney are 6% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne £2.78

Sydney £2.62

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

0% A meal in Sydney costs roughly the same as in Melbourne.

Melbourne £13.1

Sydney £13.1

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

45% Taxis are 45% more expensive in Sydney than in Melbourne.

Melbourne £2.88

Sydney £4.19

Coffee Regular cappuccino

2% Coffee in Sydney is 2% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne £2.71

Sydney £2.65

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.91 AUD

1 AUD = 0.53 GBP

Last checked on 05 May 2024

Distance: 443 miles

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL) How far from city centre: 7 miles

Avalon Airport (AVV) How far from city centre: 31 miles

Moorabbin (MBW) How far from city centre: 9 miles

Essendon (MEB) How far from city centre: 9 miles

Sydney airports

Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD) How far from city centre: 5 miles

Rose Bay Spb (RSE) How far from city centre: 5 miles

Bankstown (BWU) How far from city centre: 13 miles

Palm Beach Spb (LBH) How far from city centre: 7 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Now you are a little bit closer to your destination. If you are looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney, here you will find all the information you need to book your tickets.

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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

To save money when booking flights from Melbourne to Sydney, you can follow these tips:

Choose Off-Peak Days: When searching for affordable airline tickets from Melbourne to Sydney, it's best to focus your efforts on weekdays, specifically between Monday and Wednesday. Prices tend to spike during weekends and high season. Opting for midweek travel or planning your trip during the off-season can result in significant cost savings, allowing you to allocate those funds to enhance your vacation experience.
Compare Airlines: After receiving the list of available flights from our search engine, take the time to compare ticket prices across various airlines. This step is crucial, as both low-cost and traditional carriers may offer different rates for the same route. Flexibility with your travel dates can make it easier to secure more budget-friendly tickets from Melbourne to Sydney.
Book in Advance: While some travelers may wait until the last minute in hopes of finding last-minute deals, it's generally advisable to book your flights from Melbourne to Sydney in advance. This proactive approach helps you avoid any last-minute price hikes or unexpected surprises.
Set Price Alerts: To stay informed about price drops and special deals, consider setting up price alerts for your desired route. This way, you'll receive notifications when fares from Melbourne to Sydney become more affordable, allowing you to seize the opportunity to book at a lower cost.
Explore Multi-City Flights: For those with flexible travel plans, exploring multi-city flight options can lead to additional savings. Instead of booking a round-trip ticket, consider open-jaw or multi-city itineraries that allow you to visit multiple destinations while potentially reducing the overall cost of your journey.
Consider Package Deals: For additional savings, consider bundling your flight and hotel bookings with Opodo. Moreover, if you plan to rent a car for your trip from Melbourne to Sydney, booking it through us can provide discounts of up to 40% on the overall cost. This way, you can maximize your savings and enjoy a more budget-friendly travel experience.

By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from Melbourne to Sydney, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from Melbourne to Sydney change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Melbourne to Sydney may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Melbourne to Sydney on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Melbourne and Sydney, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Melbourne to Sydney airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.

Ready to start your journey from Melbourne to Sydney? Visit Opodo now to discover the best travel deals, set price alerts, and book your flight ticket at the best price. Your adventure begins here. Book with Opodo and make your travel dreams a reality!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Sydney

How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Sydney?

The total flight time between Melbourne and Sydney is of around 01:25 hours on average, considering an average distance of 720 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Sydney is 26£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Sydney expensive to visit compared to Melbourne?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Sydney costs an average of 4.19 GBP, 45% more expensive than Melbourne, with a fare of 2.88 GBP, while train tickets costs 6% less in Sydney: 2.62 GBP against 2.78 GBP in Melbourne. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 13.10 GBP in both Sydney and Melbourne. The price of the coffee is around 2% cheaper in Sydney, with an average of 2.65 GBP, while in Melbourne the coffee costs 2.71 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

The most popular months to book a trip from Melbourne to Sydney are October, December and July, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Melbourne to Sydney?

The best time of the year to go to Sydney when flying from Melbourne depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Sydney from Melbourne in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, June, May and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Melbourne - Sydney.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Melbourne. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Sydney compared to Melbourne?

While in Melbourne the temperatures can reach an average of 37.14 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Sydney's temperatures can go up to 36.63 ºC during the hot season, with 9.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 2.8 ºC in Sydney, compared to the -1.12 ºC average degrees reported in Melbourne. During the winter period, Melbourne can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Sydney have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Melbourne and Sydney?

The main airport route flying between Melbourne and Sydney is: Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Tiger Airways Australia.
Virgin Australia.
Qantas Airways.
Alternatively, you can find Melbourne - Sydney flights between Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Qantas Airways.
Emirates.

Which are the airlines with flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Melbourne to Sydney are:

Jetstar.
Tiger Airways Australia.
Virgin Australia.

Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) - Latest customer reviews

4.5 /5

Reviews: 2

5.0 /5

King of Blags

Date 2018-12-20 Age 31-50 City

One of the better airports in Australia

4.0 /5

Potty

Date 2018-05-03 Age 51-70 City U.K.

Spacious well signposted.good shops

Flight Duration 1 h and 25 m Flights between Melbourne and Sydney take, on average, 1 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight £26 Cheapest price for a flight between Melbourne and Sydney found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Departing Airport Melbourne Airport The airport Melbourne Airport is the departure airport operating flights between Melbourne and Sydney

Arriving Airport Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) Flights departing Melbourne with Sydney as destination arrive at Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport)