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Tue, Oct 27
Sydney SYDMelbourne AVV
£37
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Wed, Oct 28
Sydney SYDMelbourne AVV
£37
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Direct
Mon, Oct 26
Sydney WSIMelbourne MEL
£50
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Thu, Oct 29
Sydney SYDMelbourne AVV
£50
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Sat, Oct 24
Sydney SYDMelbourne AVV
£55
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Sun, Oct 25
Sydney SYDMelbourne MEL
£57
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Mon, Oct 26 – Wed, Oct 28
Sydney WSIMelbourne MEL
£100
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Sat, Oct 24 – Mon, Oct 26
Sydney SYDMelbourne AVV
£101
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Sat, Oct 24 – Tue, Oct 27
Sydney SYDMelbourne AVV
£101
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Sun, Oct 25 – Tue, Oct 27
Sydney SYDMelbourne MEL
£104
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Tue, Oct 27 – Thu, Oct 29
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Sun, Oct 25 – Wed, Oct 28
Sydney SYDMelbourne MEL
£108
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How much do flights to Melbourne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£37

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£85

Cheapest round-trip

£100

Average round-trip

£106

Nonstop flights in October

£50 – £103

Getting from Melbourne airport to the city center

Fastest option: SkyBus express coach. Best value: regional bus services and ride-sharing.

Melbourne is served by Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, located 23 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including express coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Melbourne does not have a direct rail link to the airport, making SkyBus the most popular public transport option. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-50 min

$18 – $22; adult one-way; return tickets available

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

direct to CBD

50-70 min

$22 – $26; adult one-way

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

beachside suburbs

25-55 min

$55 – $85; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-55 min

$40 – $75; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

25-50 min

$80 – $150; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

25-50 min

$50 – $120; per day; varies by vehicle type

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and regional travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Melbourne Airport does not have a direct train connection to the city center.
  • SkyBus operates 24/7 with reduced frequency during late night hours.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing pickup points are located at the ground transport area outside each terminal.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during morning and evening peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Melbourne

Depart from
Sydney
Arrive to
Melbourne
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
677 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
Jetstar Airways
---------------1---
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
Jetstar Airways
12181310---1---
Weekly flights: 54 totalDaily flights: 7.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 18 flights
AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
Jetstar Airways
115646153
Weekly flights: 50 totalDaily flights: 7.14 averageMost flights: Tuesday 15 flights
AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
Jetstar Airways
121618201514---
Weekly flights: 95 totalDaily flights: 13.57 averageMost flights: Thursday 20 flights

Check-in for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
QantasQFAQFNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Melbourne

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C15°C
February25°C15°C
March23°C14°C
April19°C11°C
May16°C9°C
June13°C7°C
July12°C6°C
August13°C6°C
September16°C7°C
October19°C9°C
November21°C11°C
December23°C13°C
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
304
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
3 Oct
88%
17°C11°C
10 Oct
71%
22°C12°C
Sunday
4 Oct
17%
16°C9°C
11 Oct
57%
26°C10°C
Monday
5 Oct
15%
18°C7°C
12 Oct
80%
15°C8°C
Tuesday
6 Oct
39%
18°C9°C
13 Oct
15°C5°C
Wednesday
7 Oct
20°C6°C
14 Oct
18°C6°C
Thursday
8 Oct
23°C10°C
15 Oct
23°C8°C
Friday
9 Oct
73%
23°C16°C
16 Oct
76%
19°C7°C
Travelers usually depart from Sydney, or Western Sydney International Airport when they travel from Sydney to Melbourne. Book your trip to arrive at Melbourne, or Avalon. The distance between Sydney and Melbourne is 677 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Virgin Australia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, and Qantas. Sydney and Melbourne have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

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

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sydney and Melbourne takes around 1.6 hours.

What is the flight distance between Sydney and Melbourne?

The flight distance between Sydney and Melbourne is 677 km.

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

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

What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and London, Brisbane, Bali, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Cairns, Denpasar, Auckland, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Manchester, New Delhi, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Phuket Province, Kuala Lumpur, Queenstown, Ballina, Kathmandu.

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and London, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Bali, Gold Coast, Singapore, Denpasar, Bangkok, New Delhi, Auckland, Cairns, Hobart, Manchester, Canberra, Amritsar, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Birmingham.

What airports are near Sydney?

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

Which airlines fly between Sydney and Melbourne?

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

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

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sydney and Melbourne, 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.

What flights operate between Sydney and Melbourne?

Traveling between Sydney and Melbourne, 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.

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What time do flights between Sydney and Melbourne arrive?

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  • Flight HA-499 Sydney - Melbourne

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  • Flight JQ-501 Sydney - Melbourne

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  • Flight JQ-507 Sydney - Melbourne

  • Flight JQ-509 Sydney - Melbourne

  • Flight JQ-511 Sydney - Melbourne

  • Flight JQ-513 Sydney - Melbourne

  • Flight JQ-515 Sydney - Melbourne

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