Flights from Sydney to Melbourne
One of the busiest domestic air corridors in the world, with departures every twenty to thirty minutes at peak times. Fares are low and change constantly through the day, so the departure time you choose usually matters more to the price than how far ahead you book.
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Sydney to Melbourne at a glance
- Nonstop time
- 1h 25m – 1h 40m
- Distance
- 710 km
- Cheapest months
- February to May and August to October. School holidays and the weeks around Christmas are the peak.
- When to book
- One to four weeks. Mid-morning and early-afternoon departures are consistently cheaper than the business peaks.
Airlines flying Sydney to Melbourne
These carriers operate the route nonstop. Availability varies by day, and connecting itineraries on other airlines often price below the nonstop fare.
- Qantas
- Virgin Australia
- Jetstar
- Rex
Airports and practical detail
- Sydney terminals
- Terminal 2 for Virgin, Jetstar and Rex; Terminal 3 for Qantas
- Melbourne airports
- Tullamarine (MEL) for most flights; Avalon (AVV) is further out and used by some low-cost services
- Frequency
- Departures every 20 to 30 minutes at peak times
When to book Sydney to Melbourne
One to four weeks. Mid-morning and early-afternoon departures are consistently cheaper than the business peaks.
February to May and August to October. School holidays and the weeks around Christmas are the peak.
Fares move daily and none of this is a guarantee. Run the search for your own dates to see what our travel partners are actually showing today.