Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $269. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne on Sunday is $300.

Question 2

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

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The number of flights available between Sydney and Melbourne is 1,388 per week as of December 2025. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

Question 3

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

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Fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne Avalon for the best Sydney Kingsford Smith - Melbourne flight prices

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Melbourne is in the evening. Flights from Sydney to Melbourne during this time can be as low as $185. Flights to Melbourne are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $251. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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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.

Question 8

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

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As of December 2025, 198 flights take off from Sydney and land in Melbourne each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 08:00, with 51% of daily flights taking off at midday.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

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In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $154. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of February, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $154.

Question 10

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

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Jetstar is the most popular carrier operating from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne

Question 11

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

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Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Sydney according to our data. Jetstar is the first choice among our users, with 83% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Question 12

How often are flights from Sydney to Melbourne delayed?

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Historically, on average around 18% of flights between Sydney and Melbourne have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 94 minutes.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

According to our data, Jetstar have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 16% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Question 14

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

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $202 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from Sydney for as low as $155 on momondo.

Question 15

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

The route from Sydney to Melbourne is the most popular domestic air travel route in Australia. Qantas offers direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne, departing from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) in New South Wales and arriving at Melbourne Airport (MEL) in Victoria. The travel time for a direct flight from Sydney to Melbourne is around 95min . Selected Qantas flights along this route offer complimentary snacks, on-demand entertainment, Wi-Fi and in-seat USB and power outlets for charging your devices on the go. Virgin Australia and Jetstar also operate Sydney to Melbourne flights with one layover. Passengers may need to change planes at Hobart Airport (HBA), Adelaide Airport (ADL), Brisbane Airport (BNE) or Launceston Airport (LST). Book through momondo for cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne, where you can also find great deals on one-way flights from Sydney to Melbourne.

Question 16

Do you need a visa or a passport to fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

You do need a passport to board a domestic flight in Australia. Make sure your documents are all valid, have at least three months validity on them and keep some scans of them on you just in case of emergencies. Thursday is the busiest day to fly between the two cities, so keep that in mind in case you are wanting to book a more quiet and less popular flight. You would only need to present your visa if you are an international traveller flying around Australia. You can get to Sydney Airport by taxi, shuttle, bus or train, and it takes just a few minutes to get into the airport. Arriving at Melbourne is also pretty straightforward as both airports are served by extensive public transport in and out of the city.

Question 17

What are the airports for flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

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The main airport in Sydney is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. It is a hub for the following airlines: Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar. It’s the busiest airport in Australia and serves 90 domestic and international destinations. The primary airport at Melbourne is Tullamarine Airport – the second busiest airport in Australia. It handles most domestic destinations in the continent. Another airport at Melbourne also serves this route – Avalon Airport, but it doesn’t offer flights as frequently as Tullamarine Airport. Those three airports serve the route from Sydney to Melbourne and offer several flights every day, with an average of 37 flights per day between the two cities.

Question 18

Do any airlines fly direct from Sydney to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Fortunately, due to the short distance to Melbourne from Sydney, there are many direct flights offered every single day. Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flies directly to Avalon Airport with Jetstar. The airport at Sydney also flies directly to Tullamarine Airport with Virgin Australia and Regional Express. All those flights take around one hour and 35 minutes. Due to the short distance between both cities, non-direct flights in this route are not possible.

Question 19

What are good stopover options on the way from Sydney to Melbourne?

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If you are looking to book a flight to Melbourne from Sydney, but have some time on your hands and want to explore something different, there’s a few options here for you to explore. You can take a re-route through Gold Coast Airport, located south of Brisbane. While you’re there, you can easily explore the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – it’s most popular tourist destination. Another stopover option is going through Adelaide. While spending time there, you can visit renowned art museums, see expansive collections of Indigenous art and natural history.

Question 20

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

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Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne refresh daily.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

The number of operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne is 3 as of December 2025.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne.

Question 23

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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

Jetstar is the most popular carrier operating from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

How often are flights from Sydney to Melbourne delayed?

Historically, on average around 18% of flights between Sydney and Melbourne have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 94 minutes.

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

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night 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 Sydney to Melbourne flights?

According to our data, Jetstar have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 16% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

As of December 2025, 198 flights take off from Sydney and land in Melbourne each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 08:00, with 51% of daily flights taking off at midday.

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

The number of flights available between Sydney and Melbourne is 1,388 per week as of December 2025. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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