Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)

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Cheapest Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)

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Sydney to Melbourne Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Sydney to Melbourne flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top SYD to MEL routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

Sydney to Melbourne Information

Traveling From
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Origin Airport
Sydney
Origin Airport IATA Code
SYD
Traveling To
Tullamarine
Destination Airport
Melbourne
Destination Airport IATA Code
MEL
Number of Airlines Serving
22
Average Flight Time
1 hours 35 mins
Direct Flight Time
1 hours 30 mins
Flight Price
NZ$123

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Tullamarine Airport?
The flight from SYD to MEL is an easygoing 1 hour and 35 minutes. Enough time to grab a frothie and have a quick read of a good magazine.
What airlines fly direct from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to MEL?
You won’t have to bother about tedious stopovers or your gear going missing. You can select from a handful of airlines that offer direct flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Tullamarine Airport, including Qantas and Virgin Australia.
How many flights are there from SYD to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
Fasten your seat belt, because your ride to Melbourne is ready for takeoff. No fewer than 78 flights operate on the route each day between Sydney Airport and Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Here’s an insider tip: Tuesday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flights booked on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Tuesday generally had the lowest average price. Wotif data also shows Wednesdays and Fridays generally have the highest average ticket prices according to our demand data.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
Guess what? Saturday is actually the best day to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights purchased on Saturdays had the lowest airfares on average. Thursday, on the other hand, can be the most expensive day of the week to buy your airfare, with generally a higher than average ticket value.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
When comparing 2021 flight demand on Wotif.co.nz, September is one of the cheapest months to fly, when ticket prices are generally at their lowest. May is a close second for the cheapest time to fly. The months December and January are often the most expensive ones to travel, with higher than average ticket prices, so plan ahead and book early for your travel plans.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Are you a super organised traveller? Even though not all airlines release their fares a year in advance, you can start researching your flights 12 months in advance for many carriers. It’s good to book your international flights to popular destinations early, particularly in peak holiday periods. According to Wotif’s 2021 travel trends, last minute planners can also bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 1-2 weeks prior to travel.*According to flight demand on Wotif.co.nz from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Address:
Melbourne VIC,
Australia
IATA code:
MEL
Longitude:
144.843013
Latitude:
-37.673295
Time zone:
Australia/Sydney

^Savings based on all package bookings made with Flight + Hotel on Wotif.co.nz from , as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages.