How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to Sydney on average per week?

The number of flights available between Melbourne Airport and Sydney is 1,691 per week as of October 2025. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 18% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

Which airlines fly to Sydney?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sydney from Melbourne Airport according to our data. Jetstar is the first choice among our users, with 84% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sydney. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Sydney on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Jetstar and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

According to our data, Air Horizont have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with no flights being classified as delayed.

How often are flights from Melbourne to Sydney delayed?

Historically, on average around 16% of flights between Melbourne and Sydney have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 87 minutes.

How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to Sydney on average per day?

241 flights are operational daily from Melbourne Airport to Sydney as of October 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 17:00, with 41% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

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

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

There are 3 operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport as of October 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $164 to $311. The lowest price recently found on this route was $155.

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and Sydney?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sydney from Melbourne Airport, with most prices found around $152. If you aren’t able to travel to Sydney during the month of May, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $156.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Sydney?

Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Sydney. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $287. The most expensive day to fly to Sydney is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $378.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Sydney?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Sydney is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Melbourne Airport to Sydney in the evening for as low as $203. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $305 on average. Flights to Sydney from Melbourne Airport in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sydney from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sydney for around $196 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sydney from Melbourne Airport for as low as $158 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Melbourne Airport to Sydney flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for Melbourne Airport to Sydney flights are approximately 27% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The best one-way flight to Sydney from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $145. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Sydney found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $230.

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney takes 1h 25m

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There is 1 airport near Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)

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How far is Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith by plane?
The distance between Melbourne and Sydney Kingsford Smith is about 711.8 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 1h 25m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
There are 3 operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport as of October 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Melbourne Airport and Sydney, the leading plane model is Airbus A320-100/200, making up 27.21% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) with 20.40%, Airbus A321neo with 15.13%, and Airbus A321-100/200 with 15.06%.
What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is Jetstar (84% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Virgin Australia (13%) and Qantas Airways (3%).

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Jetstar	PriceFrom $102	Free cancellation	Rating 6.5 478 reviews	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $151	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 421 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $242	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 925 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

Virgin Australia Flights From Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Virgin Australia is one of the most popular airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, operating 79 flights/week on average for this route. A good Virgin Australia flight deal for Melbourne Airport to Sydney starts from $151 round-trip, up to an average price of $292. Our users have rated Virgin Australia at 7.6/10.
Qantas Airways Flights From Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Another popular option for Melbourne Airport to Sydney flights is Qantas Airways (7.5/10, 925 ratings). Qantas Airways flies from Melbourne Airport to Sydney around 156 times per week, with deals starting from $242 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $367.

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and Sydney?

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Sydney?

Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Sydney. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $287. The most expensive day to fly to Sydney is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $378.

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There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Melbourne Airport to Sydney flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for Melbourne Airport to Sydney flights are approximately 27% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Jetstar and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith

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How often are flights from Melbourne to Sydney delayed?

Historically, on average around 16% of flights between Melbourne and Sydney have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 87 minutes.

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

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

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

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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

According to our data, Air Horizont have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with no flights being classified as delayed.

How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to Sydney on average per day?

241 flights are operational daily from Melbourne Airport to Sydney as of October 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 17:00, with 41% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to Sydney on average per week?

The number of flights available between Melbourne Airport and Sydney is 1,691 per week as of October 2025. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 18% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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