Flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Flight Duration22 h and 17 mFlights between Melbourne and Sydney take, on average, 22 h and 17 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Origin airportMelbourne Orlando International AirportWhen flying 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

One-way average Price£737The average price for a flight Melbourne - Sydney at Opodo is £737, based on the price of last 6 months

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

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Last checked on Tue 10/11

Distance: 9,373 mi

Melbourne airports

Sydney airports

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

Book your Melbourne to Sydney flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Melbourne to Sydney (Australia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Melbourne to Sydney takes roughly 22 h and 36 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Melbourne–Sydney route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Arrival airport: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

The weather in Sydney

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Sydney, temperatures average around 26ºC in the warmest months and roughly 9ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 27ºC
Lows: down to 9ºC
Hottest month: January
Coldest month: July
Driest month: September
Wettest month: April

Tips for cheaper flights from Melbourne to Sydney

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Melbourne to Sydney:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Sydney. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

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 £737. 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?

At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Melbourne to Sydney. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.

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

The total flight time between Melbourne and Sydney is of around 22 h and 17 m on average, considering an average distance of 9,373.25 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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