Sydney to Melbourne Flights

Frequently Asked Questions

• When are flight tickets from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) the cheapest?

  Airlines adjust prices for flights from Sydney to Melbourne based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

• How much do flights from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) cost?

  According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around S$259.

• How long does it take to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)?

  It takes about 1 hour 35 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL).

• What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Melbourne?

  • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
  • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 10km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

• What time does the earliest flight from Sydney to Melbourne depart?

  The earliest flight departs from Sydney (SYD) at 06:00 and arrives in Melbourne (MEL) at 07:35.

• What time does the latest flight from Sydney to Melbourne depart?

  The latest flight departs from Sydney (SYD) at 21:00 and arrives in Melbourne (MEL) at 22:35.

• What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)?

  Airlines with flights from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL): Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia.

• What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)?

  Qantas Airways operates 1170 non-stop flights from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL).

• How many airports are there in Melbourne (MEL)?

  There are 4 airport(s) near Melbourne (MEL): Melbourne Airport, Avalon Airport, Moorabbin and Essendon Airport.

• What are some travel guidelines for Melbourne during the COVID19 pandemic?

  Entry restrictions and flight schedule changes and cancellations are frequently updated and subject to change. If you plan to travel to Melbourne, please obtain the most updated information from the airline you plan to book your travels with. You can also refer to COVID19 Country/Region Entry Restrictions for more information.

• Which airlines offer free date changes for flights to this city during the COVID19 pandemic?

  There are no airlines with flights to this city that provide this service. Please use this information as a reference only and confirm with the airline prior to booking.