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Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport flight

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Flight fares from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport are usually in June, with an average price of CAD 70. It is best to avoid November, when the average price can reach CAD 86.

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CAD 62
  • CAD 70
    Jun
  • CAD 78
    Jul
  • CAD 77
    Aug
  • CAD 78
    Sep
  • CAD 81
    Oct
  • CAD 86
    Nov
  • CAD 81
    Dec
  • CAD 80
    Jan
  • CAD 81
    Feb
  • CAD 81
    Mar
  • CAD 84
    Apr
  • CAD 81
    May

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, September is often the month to find the lowest fares from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of CAD 235. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching CAD 398.

CAD 398
CAD 317
CAD 235
CAD 154
    Cheapest
  • CAD 239
    Jun
  • CAD 263
    Jul
  • CAD 238
    Aug
  • CAD 235
    Sep
  • CAD 243
    Oct
  • CAD 246
    Nov
  • CAD 282
    Dec
  • CAD 315
    Jan
  • CAD 305
    Feb
  • CAD 398
    Mar
  • CAD 314
    Apr
  • CAD 316
    May

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

CAD 206
CAD 180
CAD 154
CAD 128
  • CAD 165
    Mon
  • CAD 154
    Tue
  • CAD 162
    Wed
  • CAD 190
    Thu
  • CAD 206
    Fri
  • CAD 183
    Sat
  • CAD 197
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport

See which airlines fly from Sydney to Melbourne. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From CAD 84
Virgin Australia
From CAD 125
Qantas Airways
From CAD 181
Regional Express Airlines
From CAD 420

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Flight Schedule from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Sydney to Melbourne and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. JQ507

    08:15

    SYD

    1h 35m

    09:50

    MEL

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  2. JQ511

    10:35

    SYD

    1h 35m

    12:10

    MEL

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  3. JQ531

    18:30

    SYD

    1h 35m

    20:05

    MEL

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  4. JQ525

    17:00

    SYD

    1h 35m

    18:35

    MEL

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  5. JQ519

    14:20

    SYD

    1h 35m

    15:55

    MEL

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  6. JQ509

    09:45

    SYD

    1h 35m

    11:20

    MEL

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  7. JQ517

    12:40

    SYD

    1h 35m

    14:15

    MEL

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  8. JQ513

    12:05

    SYD

    1h 35m

    13:40

    MEL

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  9. JQ521

    16:05

    SYD

    1h 35m

    17:40

    MEL

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  10. JQ515

    08:50

    SYD

    1h 35m

    10:25

    MEL

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Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Flight distance706.58km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceCAD 84
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 146

FAQs for Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes to fly from Sydney Airport (syd) to Melbourne Airport(mel).
  • There are around 68 daily flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • Tickets cost around CAD 146 in July, making it the cheapest month to book. Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around CAD 164 in June, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • 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 11km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 8657 flights per month.

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