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Cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Sydney

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of February. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 25 mFlights between Melbourne and Sydney take, on average, 1 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£32Cheapest price for a flight between Melbourne and Sydney found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsMelbourne AirportFor flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Destination airportSydney Kingsford Smith AirportFor the route from Melbourne to Sydney

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Melbourne to Sydney

Airlines flying this routeJetstar, Virgin AustraliaAirline(s) with flights between Melbourne to Sydney

One-way average Price£76The average price for a flight Melbourne - Sydney at Opodo is £76, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to Sydney when departing from Melbourne

Airlines that fly from Melbourne to Sydney

Tiger Airways Australia

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Distance: 443 mi

Melbourne airports

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

Sydney airports

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

Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Melbourne to Sydney flights depart from Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), where domestic flights use Terminal 2 or Terminal 3. The route is a high-frequency air bridge between Australia's two largest cities.

Fares start from £32, the lowest price based on purchases made on Opodo in recent days.

Departing from Melbourne: airports and terminals

Most flights Melbourne to Sydney depart from Melbourne Airport (MEL), 14 miles northwest of the city centre. The SkyBus runs to the terminals from Southern Cross Station. Avalon Airport (AVV), 35 miles southwest of the CBD, serves as a secondary hub for low-cost carriers.

Arriving in Sydney: from the airport to the city

Flights on the Melbourne to Sydney route arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD). Domestic passengers generally use Terminal 2 (T2) or Terminal 3 (T3). The Airport Link train reaches Central Station in 15 minutes. Taxis and private hire vehicles wait at ranks outside each terminal.

Things to do in Sydney

Beyond the flights Melbourne to Sydney, the city's harbour landmarks are a short trip away. Visit Circular Quay for the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, or take the Manly ferry. For coastal scenery, the Bondi to Coogee walk provides panoramic Pacific views.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Sydney

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

When you fly from Melbourne to Sydney the average price is £76. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

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

The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Sydney is 32 £. 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.

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

The most popular months to book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney are June, July and August, 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, May, April and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Melbourne - Sydney.

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

The total flight time between Melbourne and Sydney is of around 1 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 443.3 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Sydney compared to Melbourne?

While in Melbourne temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Sydney can experience temperatures up to 23º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 14º ºC in Sydney, compared to the 11º ºC average in Melbourne.

Which airports have flights between Melbourne and Sydney?

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

Which are the airlines with flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Melbourne to Sydney are:

Jetstar.
Virgin Australia.
Qantas Airways.

Virgin Australia

Regional Express
Regional Express

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