Question 1

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Sydney take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 1h 20m to travel the 1,135 km between Melbourne and Sydney. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 53 and 87 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 4:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 520 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 53 and 87 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 4:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 520 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney was C$ 54 for a one-way ticket and C$ 114 for a round-trip. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne and Sydney are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (216 flights per week), Virgin Australia (178 flights per week), and Jetstar (126 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne and Sydney are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (216 flights per week), Virgin Australia (178 flights per week), and Jetstar (126 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Sydney, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Sydney, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Sydney, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Sydney, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

On your way to Sydney, you’ll fly out from Melbourne. You’ll be landing at Sydney Kingsford Smith. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

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

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 5:30 am and will be landing in Sydney at 6:55 am.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney jets off at 9:00 pm and lands at 10:25 pm.

Question 12

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direc from Melbourne Airport to Sydney. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at C$ 95 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 13

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direc from Melbourne Airport to Sydney. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at C$ 95 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 14

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is May, where tickets cost C$ 138 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 210 and C$ 205 respectively.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is May, where tickets cost C$ 138 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 210 and C$ 205 respectively.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Melbourne to Sydney were found on Jetstar (C$ 157) and Virgin Australia (C$ 239).

Question 28

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Melbourne to Sydney were found on Jetstar (C$ 157) and Virgin Australia (C$ 239).

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Sydney, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Sydney, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is May, where tickets cost C$ 138 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 210 and C$ 205 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Melbourne to Sydney were found on Jetstar (C$ 157) and Virgin Australia (C$ 239).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Sydney?

Melbourne and Sydney are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (216 flights per week), Virgin Australia (178 flights per week), and Jetstar (126 flights per week).

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Sydney?

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

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.

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

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Sydney take?

Direct flights take on average 1h 20m to travel the 1,135 km between Melbourne and Sydney.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 5:30 am and will be landing in Sydney at 6:55 am.

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 9:00 pm and lands at 10:25 pm.

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

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What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney was C$ 54 for a one-way ticket and C$ 114 for a round-trip.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Sydney?

On your way to Sydney, you’ll fly out from Melbourne. You’ll be landing at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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 round-trip 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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