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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney

MEL — SYD
26 Dec — 2 Jan1
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The best prices from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in August or July, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 December 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 13,603
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Sydney

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Sydney including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney (average of ₹ 776). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,232). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 December 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Sydney

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Sydney. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 December 2024.

The most flights from MEL to SYD are scheduled on a Friday (281 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (160 on average).

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Melbourne?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Sydney. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kingsford Smith from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 233 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Sydney airport from Melbourne. It is only a 7.5 km journey from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Sydney’s city centre.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney consider choosing Bangkok Airways(80%), ANA(79%) or Air Canada(73%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Sydney.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Sydney by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney (average of ₹ 776). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,232). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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JetstarCheapest₹ 6,210Average₹ 10,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest₹ 9,199Average₹ 13,757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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RexCheapest₹ 13,041Average₹ 18,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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