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Sat, Jul 18
Sydney SYDMelbourne AVV
£38
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Mon, Jul 20
Sydney SYDMelbourne AVV
£38
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Tue, Jul 28
Sydney SYDMelbourne AVV
£40
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Thu, Jul 23
Sydney SYDMelbourne AVV
£41
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Sat, Jul 25
Sydney SYDMelbourne AVV
£41
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Tue, Jul 21
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Sat, Jul 25 – Tue, Jul 28
Sydney SYDMelbourne AVV
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Sat, Jul 25 – Mon, Jul 27
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Mon, Jul 20 – Wed, Jul 22
Sydney SYDMelbourne AVV
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Tue, Jul 28 – Thu, Jul 30
Sydney SYDMelbourne AVV
£80
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Mon, Jul 27 – Wed, Jul 29
Sydney SYDMelbourne AVV
£81
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Fri, Jul 24 – Mon, Jul 27
Sydney SYDMelbourne AVV
£82
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How much do flights to Melbourne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£38

Cheapest round-trip

£76

Average round-trip

£85

Nonstop flights in July

£41 – £91

Most popular airline

Virgin Australia Airlines

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
756 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 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Jetstar Airways
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Jetstar Airways
---------21135
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Saturday 13 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Jetstar Airways
1415151515124
Weekly flights: 90 totalDaily flights: 12.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 15 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Jetstar Airways
16121311914---
Weekly flights: 75 totalDaily flights: 10.71 averageMost flights: Monday 16 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
May15°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
301
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
4 Jul
57%
12°C10°C
11 Jul
57%
14°C7°C
Sunday
5 Jul
36%
13°C7°C
12 Jul
82%
13°C9°C
Monday
6 Jul
13°C6°C
13 Jul
81%
10°C6°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
12°C6°C
14 Jul
85%
11°C6°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
13°C5°C
15 Jul
81%
12°C10°C
Thursday
9 Jul
13°C5°C
16 Jul
15%
12°C10°C
Friday
10 Jul
13°C6°C
17 Jul
13°C8°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 756 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 756 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 Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines.
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.
Which airports are there in Sydney?
Sydney is mainly served by Sydney. But there are other airports nearby, including Rose Bay Seaplane Base, Sydney Bankstown Airport.
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?
How many airports are there near Sydney?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Melbourne depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Melbourne arrive?
What time do flights between Sydney and Melbourne depart?
What time do flights between Sydney and Melbourne arrive?

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  • Flight EK-499 Sydney - Melbourne

  • Flight HA-499 Sydney - Melbourne

  • Flight JQ-17 Sydney - Melbourne

  • Flight JQ-28 Sydney - Melbourne

  • Flight JQ-4 Sydney - Melbourne

  • 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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