How many flights from Sydney to Melbourne are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 77.5% of flights from Sydney to Melbourne were non-stop. For those flights that do include a stopover, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that direct routes are widely available for this journey.

What's the flight time from Sydney to Melbourne?

The typical direct flight from Sydney to Melbourne has a median duration of 1 hour and 35 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 705 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 6 hours and 35 minutes, reflecting the additional time taken for layovers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

Historically, good prices on flights from Sydney to Melbourne have been frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer favorable deals. Travelers often find opportunities for cost-effective travel between these two cities.

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SYD - Melbourne
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A$129
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Sydney to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Melbourne

For flights from Sydney to Melbourne, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 77.5% of recent fares being direct. When connections are necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This high proportion of direct flights helps ensure a more straightforward travel experience between these two major cities.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne, fares are typically between $98–$292, with a median of $181 over the last 90 days. Currently, fares are above the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities for better prices may arise.

The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Melbourne are January, with a median fare of $76, followed by April at $78, and October at $87. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

A typical journey from Sydney to Melbourne takes about 1h 35m, including both direct and connecting itineraries. For non-stop flights specifically, the median flight time is also 1h 35m. Connecting flights, however, typically extend the journey to around 6h 50m, so opting for a direct route can save considerable travel time.

The distance between Sydney and Melbourne is 705 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the prevalence of direct flights and quick travel times, making it a convenient route for frequent travel.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Melbourne

Regular price: A$132 - A$257

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Sydney to Melbourne.

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Melbourne is between AUD132 and AUD257. The current lowest deal is AUD128 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 12-Nov 17.

now A$128

Low A$132

High A$257

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Melbourne is April, with a median price of $83. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $214. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$83

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$214

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Melbourne

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Melbourne

Sydney (SYD) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

A$127

A$129

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Melbourne

Sydney (SYD) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

A$121

A$129

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Melbourne

Sydney (SYD) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

A$156

A$129

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Melbourne

Sydney (SYD) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

A$138

A$129

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Melbourne

Sydney (SYD) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

A$145

A$129

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Melbourne

Sydney (SYD) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

A$124

A$129

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Melbourne

5 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 17

A$279 → A$138

50%

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

A$280 → A$139

50%

3 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 18

A$275 → A$139

49%

1 night

Dec 5 - Dec 6

A$278 → A$145

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Melbourne

Sydney - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Sydney to Melbourne are above the typical level at $128.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, April, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 35m

Direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne typically take 1 hour and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

77.5% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights on this route, which is direct-dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar has recent direct deals

Jetstar has offered direct deals for the Sydney to Melbourne route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Sydney to Melbourne appear frequently, offering good opportunities.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport for convenient access to Melbourne.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$126

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport offers another option for flights to Melbourne.

📍 ~46 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$139

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

Avalon Airport is a good option for travelers seeking a potentially cheaper arrival point for Melbourne.

📍 ~50 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$125

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Cheapest

Consider Bendigo Airport for regional connectivity within Victoria, though it has limited flight frequencies.

📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by V/Line regional rail and Calder Freeway)

💸 Flights from ~A$304

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From SYD

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Oct 24

Melbourne, Australia

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From SYD

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Oct 24

Melbourne, Australia

71% AI deal score

$2,078

$1,655

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From SYD

Elite

Oct 24

Melbourne, Australia

71% AI deal score

$2,078

$1,655

Save $423

QantasLink, +1

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From SYD

Elite

Oct 30

Melbourne, Australia

71% AI deal score

$2,108

$1,655

Save $453

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From SYD

Elite

Oct 30

Melbourne, Australia

71% AI deal score

$2,107

$1,655

Save $452

QantasLink, +1

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From SYD

Elite

Oct 30

Melbourne, Australia

71% AI deal score

$2,107

$1,655

Save $452

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Oct 24

Melbourne, Australia

71% AI deal score

$2,078

$1,661

Save $417

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Oct 24

Melbourne, Australia

71% AI deal score

$2,082

$1,661

Save $421

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From SYD

Elite

Oct 30

Melbourne, Australia

71% AI deal score

$2,106

$1,661

Save $445

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From SYD

Elite

Oct 24

Melbourne, Australia

70% AI deal score

$2,080

$1,661

Save $419

QantasLink, +1

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From SYD

Elite

Oct 24

Melbourne, Australia

70% AI deal score

$2,080

$1,661

Save $419

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Oct 24

Melbourne, Australia

66% AI deal score

$2,045

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Sydney to Melbourne is typically 28-59 days prior to departure. Flights booked within this period have an average price of $131. In contrast, booking 0-6 days out sees average prices rise significantly to $409. Even booking more than 60 days in advance tends to be slightly more expensive, with an average price of $152.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne is considered to be $98 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $181. Prices can range, with 75% of observed fares being $292 or less.

Historically, January, April, and October have offered some of the most favorable prices for flights from Sydney to Melbourne. January typically sees a median price of $76, while April's median is around $78. October also presents a good value with a median price of $87. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $181 for this route.

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Sydney to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Melbourne

Regular price: A$132 - A$257

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Sydney to Melbourne.

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Melbourne is between AUD132 and AUD257. The current lowest deal is AUD128 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 12-Nov 17.

now A$128

Low A$132

High A$257

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Melbourne

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$83

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$214

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Melbourne

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Melbourne

Sydney (SYD) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

A$127

A$129

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Melbourne

Sydney (SYD) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

A$121

A$129

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Melbourne

Sydney (SYD) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

A$156

A$129

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Melbourne

Sydney (SYD) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

A$138

A$129

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Melbourne

Sydney (SYD) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

A$145

A$129

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Melbourne

Sydney (SYD) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

A$124

A$129

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Melbourne

5 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 17

A$279 → A$138

50%

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

A$280 → A$139

50%

3 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 18

A$275 → A$139

49%

1 night

Dec 5 - Dec 6

A$278 → A$145

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Melbourne

Sydney - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Sydney to Melbourne are above the typical level at $128.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, April, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 35m

Direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne typically take 1 hour and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

77.5% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights on this route, which is direct-dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar has recent direct deals

Jetstar has offered direct deals for the Sydney to Melbourne route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Sydney to Melbourne appear frequently, offering good opportunities.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport for convenient access to Melbourne.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$126

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport offers another option for flights to Melbourne.

📍 ~46 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$139

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

Avalon Airport is a good option for travelers seeking a potentially cheaper arrival point for Melbourne.

📍 ~50 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$125

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Cheapest

Consider Bendigo Airport for regional connectivity within Victoria, though it has limited flight frequencies.

Melbourne, Australia

66% AI deal score

$2,045

$1,655

Save $390

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Cheap Flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Today’s best flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne

Sydney to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Melbourne

Direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Melbourne

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Melbourne

Sydney - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 1h 35m

77.5% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar has recent direct deals

Deals appear frequently

Sydney main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

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Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 30

Oct 30

Oct 30

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 30

Oct 24

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

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

How much should a flight from Sydney to Melbourne cost?

What's the best month to fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

How many flights from Sydney to Melbourne are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Sydney to Melbourne?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

Related routes

More routes from Sydney

Flights to Melbourne from other cities

Sydney to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Melbourne

Direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Melbourne

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Melbourne

Sydney - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 1h 35m

77.5% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar has recent direct deals

Deals appear frequently

Sydney main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 30

Oct 30

Oct 30

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 30

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

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

How much should a flight from Sydney to Melbourne cost?

What's the best month to fly from Sydney to Melbourne?