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Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Sydney

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne to Sydney flights are currently cheapest in October.

Direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Melbourne to Sydney: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne to Sydney below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sydney.

Melbourne to Sydney: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 2,761
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 26 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week2,820

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Sydney is ₹ 5,038. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne to Sydney.
Qantas, Emirates and Air New Zealand fly direct from Melbourne to Sydney.
As of May 2024, there are 2,820 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Sydney.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Sydney is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Sydney Airport on Tuesday, 21 January 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sydney but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Sydney is Jetstar .

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What you need to know before flying from Sydney to Melbourne?

Airport information

Departure
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Locked Bag 16, Gladstone Park VIC 3043, Australia

Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV)

80 Beach Rd, Lara VIC 3212, Australia

Melbourne Essedon Airport (MEB)

Essendon Fields House,7 English Street, Essendon Fields, Essendon Airport VIC 3041, Australia

 

Arrival
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

Airport Central, 241 O´Riordan Street, Mascot NSW 2020, Australia

Getting to Melbourne airport

  • There are airport shuttle buses (click here) that take travellers to the Melbourne airports.
  • The Public Transport Victoria bus, tram, and train services are an inexpensive way to get from the city to any of the airports.
  • Travellers can also use taxis to reach the airports.

Travelling from Sydney airport

  • The Airport Link train service is a great and quick way to get to the city from the airport.
  • There is also the Sydney Bus service that runs from the airport.
  • Travellers can also use taxis to get from Sydney airport to the city.
  • Skyscanner’s car hire page has information for travellers wishing to rent a car to drive around.

Facilities at Melbourne and Sydney airports

  • Some Melbourne area airports provide free Wi-Fi, Forex services, and public showers, and all of them have ATMs, cafes and restaurants, smoking lounges, and phone charging stations.
  • Sydney airport has banking facilities, ATMs and money exchange counters. Dining options include a range of bars, cafes and restaurants, and shopping options including duty free shops. Medical services and lounges are also available.

Tips on how to make the best out of your flight journey from Melbourne to Sydney

A direct flight from Melbourne to Sydney is 1 hour and 25 min with connecting flights adding an hour or more to the trip. Australia is emerging as one of the top places to visit in 2017, and Sydney is its biggest city.

Weather in Sydney

Sydney experiences mild winters and has quite a lot of sunshine year-round. Summer months are December through March with January being the hottest month, with temperatures averaging 26 Degree Celsius. June through August is winter months with average temperatures around 10 Degrees Celsius.
 

Cost of living in Sydney

A fast food meal will cost around AUD 11 and a sit down meal for two in a pub will be in the range of AUD 50. A full fare Opal Card which can be used on all the modes of public transportation can be purchased for AUD 10 to 15.

Mode of payments accepted in Sydney

You can use credit and debit cards across the city. Keep cash and small change on hand for public transportation and street food.

Best places for your first meal in Sydney

Australian cuisine has a lot of meat, and in Sydney fresh seafood abounds too. One of the traditional Australian dishes to try is a meat pie, which will have pork, beef, or lamb filling. Bondi Beach has a burgeoning restaurant scene where travellers can check out modern Australian cooking and trends.

Information and data provided on this page is correct as of April 28th, 2017.

 


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