Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Sydney to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between C$ 126 and C$ 210 in September. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 146 on Jetstar (7 Sep-16 Sep).

Question 1

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Sydney to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between C$ 126 and C$ 210 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 146 on Jetstar (7 Sep-16 Sep).

Question 2

How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

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Jetstar can get you from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in just under 1h 40m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 705 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

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Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 104 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at C$ 144. Jetstar is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 4

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

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The best time to book flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is 30 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

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Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 1,283). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,770). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 6

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

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

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The most flights from SYD to MEL are scheduled on a Friday (304 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (163 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport? While on average our users pay C$ 274, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 139. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Melbourne), is priced around C$ 80.

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What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

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Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from Sydney, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: British Airways (80%), China Southern (80%), United Airlines( 79%).

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

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Users have found that leaving on a Saturday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 92% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 13

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport at least 31 days early can save you up to 63% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 31 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport for as little as C$ 170 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as C$ 263 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 14

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

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Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport from Sydney. Users have commonly found prices around C$ 178 for the month, but tickets can be as low as C$ 83. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in November.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to MEL?

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

Question 16

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

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If you book a flight to Melbourne from Sydney, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney. There are 247 flights from Kingsford Smith to Melbourne per day from 2 different airlines.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne.

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Sydney to Melbourne via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Melbourne from Sydney by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Sydney to Melbourne flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Melbourne from Sydney today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	C$ 146
One-way from	C$ 73
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	February
Average price	C$ 159
Good round-trip deal	C$ 262 or less
Good one-way deal	C$ 159 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	CheapestC$ 104	AverageC$ 152	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	CheapestC$ 144	AverageC$ 221	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport from C$ 73

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne are usually found in February or May, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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