Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Melbourne to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melbourne and Sydney takes around 1.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Melbourne and Sydney?

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The flight distance between Melbourne and Sydney is 756 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Sydney?

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Several carriers operate flights between Melbourne and Sydney. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Regional Express.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Denpasar, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Perth, Manila, Bangkok, Auckland, Hobart, Adelaide, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Ahmedabad, Christchurch, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, City of Launceston, Kathmandu, Proserpine.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and Auckland, Denpasar, Singapore, Brisbane, Bangkok, Gold Coast, London, Kathmandu, Manila, Perth, Adelaide, Kuala Lumpur, Darwin, Christchurch, Ho Chi Minh City, Tokyo, Ballina, Phuket City, New Delhi, Cairns.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Melbourne?

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Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Melbourne?

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The main airport in Melbourne is Melbourne. It is also served by Warrnambool.

Question 8

What airports are near Sydney?

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The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Orange, Bathurst, Illawarra Regional.

Question 9

What buses and trains depart from Melbourne?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Melbourne, including SKYBUS.

Question 10

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Melbourne and Sydney?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Melbourne and Sydney thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Melbourne and Sydney can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 11

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 12

Which airlines fly between Melbourne and Sydney?

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Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Sydney with Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas, Regional Express.

Question 13

When's the best time to travel between Melbourne and Sydney?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne and Sydney, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 14

What flights operate between Melbourne and Sydney?

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Traveling between Melbourne and Sydney, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 15

How many airports are there near Melbourne?

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There are a number of airports in and around Melbourne. The main one is Melbourne and other nearby airports include Warrnambool

Question 16

How many airports are there near Sydney?

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There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Canberra, Newcastle, Orange, Bathurst, Illawarra Regional.

Question 17

Is it possible to reach Melbourne by bus or train?

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Yes, Melbourne has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Melbourne, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Sydney depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Sydney arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 20

What time do flights between Melbourne and Sydney depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 21

What time do flights between Melbourne and Sydney arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£22
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£22
Cheapest round-trip	£43
Average round-trip	£44
Nonstop flights in November	£22 – £169

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 Closes 1 hours before flight
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	Yes	No
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes	No
Regional Express	RXA	ZL	No	No

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