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

Each day, there are between 47 and 85 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Sydney, with an average flight time of 1h 25m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 511 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 47 and 85 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Sydney, with an average flight time of 1h 25m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 511 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne and Sydney are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (216 flights per week), Virgin Australia (178 flights per week), and Jetstar (117 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 05:30 and will be landing in Sydney at 06:55.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney jets off at 21:00 and lands at 22:25.

Question 5

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Sydney, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which terminal do I need to go to for my flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport has four terminals. Terminal 1 services Qantas domestic flights, so if you’re flying with Qantas, T1 will be your terminal. T3 services Virgin domestic flights, and T4 services TigerAir, Jetstar, Rex and AirNorth. It’s worth double-checking your itinerary to be sure you head to the correct terminal. However, all are within the same building and within walking distance of each other.

Question 9

Where is the drop-off area for my flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

This will depend on which terminal you’re departing from. Flights from Melbourne to Sydney with Qantas depart from T1, while flights with Virgin Australia depart from T2. For both of these airlines, you can use the drop-off zone on Level 2 of the forecourt for terminals 1, 2 and 3. If you’re flying with Jetstar, TigerAir or another low-cost carrier, it’s best to get dropped off on Level 1, as this provides the easiest access to Terminal 4. Both drop-off zones can be accessed by following the appropriate signs on Departure Drive.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is May, where tickets cost ₪336 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₪513 and ₪497 respectively.

Question 11

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

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 Melbourne to Sydney. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

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

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 Sydney from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

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

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney is May, where tickets cost ₪336 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₪513 and ₪497 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Sydney?

Melbourne and Sydney are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (216 flights per week), Virgin Australia (178 flights per week), and Jetstar (117 flights per week).

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

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.

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

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 05:30 and will be landing in Sydney at 06:55.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney jets off at 21:00 and lands at 22:25.

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Which terminal do I need to go to for my flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

Where is the drop-off area for my flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Sydney?

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

Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Sydney, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

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 Melbourne to Sydney.

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

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

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

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

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

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 Sydney from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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