Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Sydney to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between £73 and £122 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £92 on Jetstar (1 Sept–9 Sept).

Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Sydney to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between £73 and £122 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £92 on Jetstar (1 Sept–9 Sept).

Question 4

How often are flights from Sydney to Melbourne delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 20% of weekly flights between Sydney and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

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Departing from Sydney to Melbourne Airport will take you 1h 35m. There are 438 mi between Sydney and Melbourne Airport. All flights are typically direct.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

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Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £64 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at £101 and £174 round-trip. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport one-way?

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £33 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from £54 and Qantas Airways from £84 one-way.

Question 9

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of £92). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of £133). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

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The most flights from SYD to MEL are scheduled on a Friday (276 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (143 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £50. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Melbourne) can be booked for £43 on average, our data indicates £113 when flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport consider choosing ANA (89%), Japan Airlines (83%) or American Airlines (82%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

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Consider Jetstar, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to MEL?

Accepted Answer

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

Question 18

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

If you book a flight to Melbourne from Sydney, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 4.6 mi from the center of Sydney. There are 192 flights from Kingsford Smith to Melbourne per day from 3 different airlines.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne.

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

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Deals for Sydney to Melbourne flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Melbourne?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Sydney to Melbourne with no change fees.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Sydney to Melbourne and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	£92
One-way from	£46
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	August
Average price	£92
Good round-trip deal	£130 or less
Good one-way deal	£75 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest£64	Average£127	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest£101	Average£171	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£174	Average£216	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to MEL?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between £73 and £122 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £92 on Jetstar (1 Sept–9 Sept).

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

The most flights from SYD to MEL are scheduled on a Friday (276 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (143 on average).

How often are flights from Sydney to Melbourne delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Sydney and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Melbourne flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Melbourne flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

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Sydney to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between £73 and £122 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £92 on Jetstar (1 Sept–9 Sept).