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Flights from Melbourne to Sydney - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Sydney?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Sydney on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Melbourne, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is August, where tickets cost ₹ 9,171 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is ₹ 18,509 and ₹ 14,757 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Sydney?

Qantas Airways connects Melbourne to Sydney up to 57 flights per day, followed by Virgin Australia (25 flights per day), and Jetstar (17 flights per day).

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Sydney?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney.
There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Sydney. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Rex and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at ₹ 6,321 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Sydney per day?

Each day, there are between 73 and 120 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Sydney, with an average flight time of 1h 25m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 748 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Sydney?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Sydney?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 05:30 and will be landing in Sydney at 06:55.

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Sydney?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney jets off at 21:00 and lands at 22:25.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (53% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Sydney flights

  • Which terminal do I need to go to for my flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

    Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport has four terminals. Terminal 1 services Qantas domestic flights, so if you’re flying with Qantas, T1 will be your terminal. T3 services Virgin domestic flights, and T4 services TigerAir, Jetstar, Rex and AirNorth. It’s worth double-checking your itinerary to be sure you head to the correct terminal. However, all are within the same building and within walking distance of each other.

  • Where is the drop-off area for my flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

    This will depend on which terminal you’re departing from. Flights from Melbourne to Sydney with Qantas depart from T1, while flights with Virgin Australia depart from T2. For both of these airlines, you can use the drop-off zone on Level 2 of the forecourt for terminals 1, 2 and 3. If you’re flying with Jetstar, TigerAir or another low-cost carrier, it’s best to get dropped off on Level 1, as this provides the easiest access to Terminal 4. Both drop-off zones can be accessed by following the appropriate signs on Departure Drive.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Sydney?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Sydney, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Sydney?

    There are direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 4,566 or less one-way and ₹ 15,368 or less round-trip.
  • The SkyBus offers reliable bus service to Melbourne Airport (MEL) from Southern Cross Station in the city centre. A one-way ticket costs around A$ 15 for an adult if booked online, and the journey takes roughly 22min.
  • Qantas, Virgin Australia and Rex all have lounges located at Melbourne Airport. The Qantas Club Lounge is located in T1, two Virgin Australia Lounges are in T2, and the Rex Lounge can be found at Gate 30 in T4.
  • If you have a pet staying in Melbourne during your trip to Sydney, you can leave it in the capable hands of Hanrob Pet Hotel. Located within the Tullamarine Airport precinct, this hotel provides gourmet meals and even arranges video calls so you can check in on your pet while you’re away.
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Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Kingsford Smith, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Melbourne to Sydney

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Sydney? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
9.0
RexOverall score based on 25 reviews
88boarding
74food
91overall
92crew
81comfort
61entertainment
Airline reviews

Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.

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Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.

It asks about entertainment tho it’s not applicable. 10/10 for Rex 👌🏻

Not sure how to answer on the entertainment as there wasn’t any.. Comfort, I wasn’t comfortable as I was on the window side and a morbidly obese man sat in the middle and eased out into my space. I had sciatica so I wasn’t able to move much to get comfortable. Food wise I have a wheat allergy and asked if there was a gluten free option and was given a Byron bay cookie which was lovely tho it wasn’t wheat free. Not to worry. I wasn’t expecting there to be any appropriate snacks for me anyhow. The staff were very generous with the snacks and their concern for the passengers. The staff were amazing tho. Truly amazing ! One of the staff must have noticed my discomfort and helped me out to stand in the back of the plane to stretch which I really appreciated. I would fly with REX again without hesitation. Thank you very much. It was my first flight with you and I look forward to my return flight home on Tuesday. Best wishes to your company 👌🏻

All good, was a one hour flight so no food or entertainment which was expected

Rex is an underrated airline. Its my first time flying them and they were fantastic. the only things that annoyed me about my flight were things other passengers did so it was nothing i or REX could change

Really enjoyed flying with Rex the boarding and booking baggage on was easier than most. I will beat using Rex next time.

On time and a quick flight and staff vert good

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

The flight met my expectations. It left and landed on time

My bag didn’t make it but otherwise it was a great experience.

Experience was great. My only advice is to have a pasta dish on the menu. Otherwise everything was excellent.

Flights delayed multiple times, travellers requests for updates ignored. Qantas continues to desatisfy travelling basics.

I find the food in business class is just old and boring, it was once good but now just trying to hard to be "on Trend" with plant based for the minority of people, while those people can order a special meal anyway, while the majority have to suffer and loose a choice. only 2 choices for entree one boring plant based and 4 for main which two were seafood, one was plant based and one meat dish.

Packed flight. Urged to check carry-on before boarding only to discover numerous empty overhead bins after boarding. Challenging entertainment screen. After almost 20 minutes to arrive at baggage claim, waited over 30 mins before luggage was loaded on baggage claim carousel.

First flight on Quantas. High marks all around. Plus it appears as if the have a comparatively new flight. Excellent airline!

Flight LA to Sydney was first moved earlier by 2 hrs from 10:25 pm to 8:25pm roughly a week before departure. Then on actual departure date, it was delayed 2x, and needed up leaving close to 10 pm. Then entertainment for the whole flight wasn’t working for most of the seats including ours. The baby crib at the middle isle was being taped to the wall to keep it tacked in using a packing tape while passengers were walking by looking for their seats. Not projecting good confidence. After a few minutes after take off the whole crib fell off. Good the people seating next to it wast hit or got scared. At arrival at Sydney, crew handed the customs forms as we were getting out of the plane. So passengers had to scramble to find a place to fill up the forms along the corridor going to immigration. So no one is available to help from Qantas to fill up the entry forms. Not a very good experience for a flagship carrier.

flight delays seems to be the norm these days. pies with soggy pastry.

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

There is no not applicable button to tick. Due to turbulence there was no food/drink offered. That’s expected and was fine 👌🏻

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Would be better if can provide small free snacks on a long flight

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I was allocated an exit row seat and was told to move so it could be given away to someone who had purchased two extra legroom seats and one regular seat but wanted the three to sit together. I was also charged for entertainment after booking but before checking in, and the ground crew couldn't do anything about refunding it. When the whole plane was given access to the entertainment as an apology for the flight being four hours late, I was told they couldn't do anything about that either, so I was charged for something I didn't want even though it would have been free anyway

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Worst flying experience of my life. FIVE HOURS delayed! Rude and unhelpful staff and poor communication from the grounds team. Never flying Jetstar again

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