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Displayed flight fares from Sydney to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport, the best time to buy is in May, with an average price of PLN 169. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as PLN 228.

PLN 228
PLN 199
PLN 169
PLN 140
    Cheapest
  • PLN 228
    Apr
  • PLN 169
    May
  • PLN 173
    Jun
  • PLN 200
    Jul
  • PLN 197
    Aug
  • PLN 200
    Sep
  • PLN 209
    Oct
  • PLN 221
    Nov
  • PLN 207
    Dec
  • PLN 205
    Jan
  • PLN 209
    Feb
  • PLN 208
    Mar

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, April is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of PLN 440. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching PLN 1,026.

PLN 1,026
PLN 733
PLN 440
PLN 147
  • PLN 440
    Apr
  • PLN 484
    May
  • PLN 515
    Jun
  • PLN 678
    Jul
  • PLN 612
    Aug
  • PLN 605
    Sep
  • PLN 625
    Oct
  • PLN 633
    Nov
  • PLN 726
    Dec
  • PLN 813
    Jan
  • PLN 787
    Feb
  • PLN 1,026
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

PLN 520
PLN 452
PLN 384
PLN 316
  • PLN 415
    Mon
  • PLN 384
    Tue
  • PLN 408
    Wed
  • PLN 475
    Thu
  • PLN 520
    Fri
  • PLN 464
    Sat
  • PLN 494
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport

See which airlines fly from Sydney to Melbourne. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Flight distance706.58km
Cheapest one-way ticket pricePLN 212
Cheapest return ticket pricePLN 370

FAQs for Sydney Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long is the flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes to fly from Sydney Airport (syd) to Melbourne Airport(mel).
  • There are around 68 daily flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • Tickets cost around PLN 348 in June, making it the cheapest month to book. Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around PLN 422 in May, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sydney Airport (SYD) at 06:00 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 07:35.
  • The latest flight departs from Sydney Airport (SYD) at 21:40 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 23:15.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 8657 flights per month.

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