Journey information
Overview: Sydney to Melbourne flight
Flights from Sydney to Melbourne depart on average 61 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $49 if you book in advance.
There are 36 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:30, the last at 22:50. The fastest flight covers the 713 km distance in 1h 30m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 713 km |
Average flight duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 |
Flights per day 61 |
Direct flights 36 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 5:30 AM |
Last flight 10:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Sydney to Melbourne
Cheapest price
$102
Average price
$326
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Flights per day
85
Distance
713 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Sydney to Melbourne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sydney to Melbourne will cost around $326 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only $102.
Of the 85 flights that leave Sydney for Melbourne every day 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 713 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
JQ6116:45 PM1h35Sydney8:20 PMAvalon$1021One-way0 changes
JQ6139:20 PM1h30Sydney10:50 PMAvalon$1121One-way0 changes
JQ60712:35 PM1h35Sydney2:10 PMAvalon$1121One-way0 changes
JQ6092:30 PM1h35Sydney4:05 PMAvalon$1251One-way0 changes
JQ5078:15 AM1h35Sydney9:50 AMMelbourne$1251One-way0 changes
JQ6139:20 PM1h30Sydney10:50 PMAvalon$1121One-way0 changes
VA8746:00 PM1h35Sydney7:35 PMMelbourne$1701One-way0 changes
VA8584:00 PM1h35Sydney5:35 PMMelbourne$2621One-way0 changes
VA8249:00 AM1h35Sydney10:35 AMMelbourne$2621One-way0 changes
VA8766:15 PM1h35Sydney7:50 PMMelbourne$1701One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Sydney to Melbourne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Sydney to Melbourne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $50, and a train costs an average of $161.
Distance: 713 km
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$146 Average Price | $67 Average Price Cheapest | $161 Average Price |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 43m Average total duration 11h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 20m Average total duration 10h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sydney to Melbourne flight times
The table below shows live departures for Sydney to Melbourne flights for today, Sunday, 17 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VA523 · VA740 | 1:20 PM Sydney | 27h10 | 4:30 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA523 · VA738 | 1:20 PM Sydney | 26h10 | 3:30 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA1090 · VA1373 | 1:30 PM Sydney | 4h20 | 5:50 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA1090 · VA1361 | 1:30 PM Sydney | 17h45 | 7:15 AM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA1090 · VA1365 | 1:30 PM Sydney | 21h50 | 11:20 AM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA846 | 2:00 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 3:35 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ519 | 2:20 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 3:55 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ609 | 2:30 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 4:05 PM Avalon | 0 changesdirect | |
VA850 | 3:00 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 4:35 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA495 · VA1036 | 3:05 PM Sydney | 24h10 | 3:15 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA529 · VA738 | 3:20 PM Sydney | 24h10 | 3:30 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA858 | 4:00 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 5:35 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ521 | 4:05 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 5:40 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA862 | 4:30 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 6:05 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ416 · JQ449 | 4:35 PM Sydney | 6h50 | 11:25 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
JQ523 | 4:40 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 6:15 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ525 | 5:00 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 6:35 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA866 | 5:00 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 6:35 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA868 | 5:15 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 6:50 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA870 | 5:30 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 7:05 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA872 | 5:45 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 7:20 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA1536 · VA1335 | 5:50 PM Sydney | 3h55 | 9:45 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
JQ527 | 5:55 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 7:30 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA874 | 6:00 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 7:35 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA876 | 6:15 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 7:50 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ531 | 6:30 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 8:05 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA878 | 6:30 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 8:05 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ611 | 6:45 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 8:20 PM Avalon | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ418 · JQ435 | 6:55 PM Sydney | 14h40 | 9:35 AM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA882 | 7:00 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 8:35 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA884 | 7:15 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 8:50 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA886 | 7:30 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 9:05 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ533 | 7:45 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 9:20 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA545 · VA742 | 7:50 PM Sydney | 21h40 | 5:30 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA545 · VA738 | 7:50 PM Sydney | 19h40 | 3:30 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA545 · VA740 | 7:50 PM Sydney | 20h40 | 4:30 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA888 | 8:00 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 9:35 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA892 | 8:30 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 10:05 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA993 · VA358 | 8:30 PM Sydney | 27h25 | 11:55 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
JQ529 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 10:20 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ420 · JQ437 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 14h55 | 11:40 AM Melbourne | 1 change | |
JQ420 · JQ435 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 12h50 | 9:35 AM Melbourne | 1 change | |
JQ613 | 9:20 PM Sydney | 1h30 | 10:50 PM Avalon | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday, 18 May | |||||
VA800 | 6:00 AM Sydney | 1h35 | 7:35 AM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ400 · JQ451 | 6:00 AM Sydney | 10h35 | 4:35 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
JQ400 · JQ437 | 6:00 AM Sydney | 5h40 | 11:40 AM Melbourne | 1 change | |
JQ501 | 6:00 AM Sydney | 1h40 | 7:40 AM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA804 | 6:30 AM Sydney | 1h35 | 8:05 AM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ505 | 7:00 AM Sydney | 1h40 | 8:40 AM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA808 | 7:00 AM Sydney | 1h35 | 8:35 AM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA810 | 7:15 AM Sydney | 1h35 | 8:50 AM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA1528 · VA1321 | 7:20 AM Sydney | 4h40 | 12:00 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA1528 · VA1335 | 7:20 AM Sydney | 14h25 | 9:45 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA1528 · VA1323 | 7:20 AM Sydney | 6h40 | 2:00 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
JQ402 · JQ451 | 7:20 AM Sydney | 9h15 | 4:35 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA812 | 7:30 AM Sydney | 1h35 | 9:05 AM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA814 | 7:45 AM Sydney | 1h35 | 9:20 AM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA816 | 8:00 AM Sydney | 1h35 | 9:35 AM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ404 · JQ449 | 8:10 AM Sydney | 15h15 | 11:25 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
JQ603 | 8:10 AM Sydney | 1h35 | 9:45 AM Avalon | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ404 · JQ451 | 8:10 AM Sydney | 8h25 | 4:35 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA818 | 8:15 AM Sydney | 1h35 | 9:50 AM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ507 | 8:15 AM Sydney | 1h35 | 9:50 AM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA820 | 8:30 AM Sydney | 1h35 | 10:05 AM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ515 | 8:50 AM Sydney | 1h35 | 10:25 AM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA824 | 9:00 AM Sydney | 1h35 | 10:35 AM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA487 · VA1040 | 9:05 AM Sydney | 7h55 | 5:00 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA412 · VA244 | 9:15 AM Sydney | 12h45 | 10:00 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA826 | 9:30 AM Sydney | 1h35 | 11:05 AM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ509 | 9:45 AM Sydney | 1h35 | 11:20 AM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA830 | 10:00 AM Sydney | 1h35 | 11:35 AM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA414 · VA244 | 10:10 AM Sydney | 11h50 | 10:00 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA515 · VA738 | 10:20 AM Sydney | 5h10 | 3:30 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
JQ406 · JQ451 | 10:25 AM Sydney | 6h10 | 4:35 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
JQ406 · JQ449 | 10:25 AM Sydney | 13h00 | 11:25 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA832 | 10:30 AM Sydney | 1h35 | 12:05 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ511 | 10:35 AM Sydney | 1h35 | 12:10 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
VA838 | 12:00 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 1:35 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ410 · JQ449 | 12:20 PM Sydney | 11h05 | 11:25 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
VA519 · VA742 | 12:20 PM Sydney | 5h10 | 5:30 PM Melbourne | 1 change | |
JQ517 | 12:35 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 2:10 PM Melbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ607 | 12:35 PM Sydney | 1h35 | 2:10 PM Avalon | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: Sydney to Melbourne flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sydney to Melbourne by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Melbourne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Sydney and Melbourne
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport, with a simple login process.
- Shops are located throughout the airport, including duty-free and brands like Heinemann and Tech2Go.
- Parking available in P1, P2, and P3 for domestic terminals and P7 for intertiol, approximately 5.7€ (AUD 9.50) per hour.
- Various restaurants are located in both domestic and intertiol terminals, including fast food and gourmet options like McDold's and Wolfgang Puck.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Hotels within walking distance, including Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel.
- Showers are available in the intertiol terminal, with some lounges offering complimentary access.
- Lounges available in both terminals, including Qantas and Virgin Australia lounges.
- Lost and Found located in the intertiol terminal, with online forms available for inquiries.
- Car rental services are available at the arrivals area, with companies like Avis and Hertz.
- Train, Airport Link, Domestic and Intertiol stations, 10-15 minutes to city center
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in terminal 2, including duty-free and fashion stores.
- Parking available at terminal Car Parks, approximately 3€ (AUD 5) per hour.
- Various restaurants in terminal 2, including Asian and Italian cuisines.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels within walking distance, including ParkRoyal Melbourne Airport.
- Showers available in terminal 2, free of charge.
- Lounges available in terminal 2, including Qantas and Virgin Australia lounges.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 2, near the check-in area.
- Car rental services available in terminal 1, including Avis and Hertz.
- SkyBus, Melbourne City Express, 30 minutes to Southern Cross Station
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