Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Melbourne, Jetstar or Virgin Australia?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Melbourne are Jetstar and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of 168 € and an overall rating of 6,5, Jetstar is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 278 € and an overall rating of 7,6.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Sydney to Melbourne take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 1h 35m, covering a distance of 1.135 km.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Sydney and Melbourne Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 50 and 84 direct flights that take off from Sydney and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 35m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 487 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport was 54 € for a one-way ticket and 108 € for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Sydney and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Sydney and Melbourne are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (203 flights per week), Virgin Australia (168 flights per week), and Jetstar (116 flights per week).

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

For Sydney to Melbourne, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Melbourne back to Sydney, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

Question 7

Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Sydney airport is called Sydney Kingsford Smith and the only airport in Melbourne is Melbourne.

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from Sydney to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 6:00 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 7:40.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from Sydney to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport jets off at 22:00 and lands at 23:35.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Melbourne Airport. They are Jetstar and Virgin Australia. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best return deal found costing 70 €. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Melbourne flight route.

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne on a daily basis.

Question 13

Is there a train between the Sydney CBD and Kingsford Smith Airport?

Accepted Answer

If you’re after a quick and easy way to get from the Sydney CBD to Kingsford Smith Airport, the AirportLink train departs from city stations every 10-15min. The journey takes around 13min from Central Station, and you can tap on and off at the stations with an Opal card or credit card. The adult fare is usually between A$ 16 and A$ 20, depending on whether you travel during peak hours.

Question 14

Are there any rideshare companies operating at Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of rideshare companies permitted to pick up passengers from Melbourne Airport. Rideshare providers meet passengers in two locations, depending on which terminal you arrive at. Qantas and Virgin Australia passengers will arrive in Terminals 1 and 3 and can meet rideshare drivers at Lane 1 of the forecourt, outside the arrivals hall. TigerAir, Jetstar, Rex and AirNorth passengers will arrive in Terminal 4 and can meet rideshare drivers on Level 2 of Terminal 4 Ground Transport Hub.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is February, where tickets cost 121 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 154 € and 153 € respectively.

Question 16

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Melbourne.

Question 17

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 18

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

Question 19

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 20

How often are flights from Sydney to Melbourne delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Sydney and Melbourne historically see delays in approximately 20% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 93 minutes.

Question 21

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Qantas Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 17% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 22

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 23

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sydney and Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Sydney to Melbourne were found on Jetstar (108 €) and Virgin Australia (167 €).

Question 26

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Question 27

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Melbourne Airport from Sydney usually cost between 102 € and 180 € in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 108 € on Jetstar (18. Nov–18. Nov).

Question 28

What are the most popular airlines flying to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar, followed by Virgin Australia.

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