Cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne
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Cheap one-way trips starting from $ 31 from Sydney SYD to Melbourne MEL
Cheap round trips starting from $ 61 from Sydney SYD to Melbourne MEL
Book your trip to arrive at Melbourne, Avalon, Essendon, or Melbourne-Southern Cross. The distance between Sydney and Melbourne is 756 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Regional Express, Qantas, and Link Airways. Sydney and Melbourne have 282 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 52 | 45 | 48 | 56 | - | 39 | 42 |
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Check-in for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No | Unknown | No |
| Virgin Australia Airlines | VOZ | VA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Regional Express | RXA | ZL | No | Unknown | No |
| Qantas | QFA | QF | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Link Airways | FC | No | Unknown | No |
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, Regional Express.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and Avalon, Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, Hobart International, Sunshine Coast, Great Barrier Reef, Launceston, Townsville, Ballina Byron Gateway, Newcastle.
What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Hobart International, Sunshine Coast, Great Barrier Reef, Canberra, Launceston, Ballina Byron Gateway.
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, Bathurst, Illawarra Regional.
What airports are near Melbourne?
The main airport in Melbourne is Melbourne. It is also served by Warrnambool.
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