Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)

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Sydney to Melbourne Flight Information

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Traveling From
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
SYD
Traveling To
Tullamarine
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
MEL
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
 hours mins
Direct Flight Time
 hours mins
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Sydney Airport to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
The person who invented the plane was a freaking genius. It's hard to believe all that separates Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) from MEL is an easy journey of 1 hour and 35 minutes. Bring a trashy gossip mag, sit back and enjoy the flight.
What airlines fly direct from SYD to Tullamarine Airport?
If you like your holidays to be drama-free, you'll be glad to hear you can zip directly from Mascot Airport to Tullamarine Airport with several airlines. Don't forget to check for a bargain airfare with Qantas and Virgin Australia.
How many flights are there from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
Put your seat belt on, because your ride to Melbourne is ready for takeoff. A total of 78 flights operate on the route each day between Mascot Airport and Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Here's an insider tip: Monday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flight demand on Wotif in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Monday generally had the lowest average price, closely followed by flights on a Saturday. You might want to think twice about flying on a Thursday though; generally, our data showed that it had the highest average ticket price.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
Guess what? It turns out that early in the week is the best time to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif in 2021, we found that flights purchased on a Monday had the lowest airfares on average. Booking your plane ticket on the weekend also seems to score pretty good deals. However, airfares purchased on a Friday generally have a higher than average ticket value, so you might want to prepare your budget if you're booking on that day.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
When comparing airfares booked through Wotif in 2021, our data shows February is one of the cheapest months to fly. On the other hand, the month of December can be one of the most expensive times to travel, with the highest average ticket price, so it's best to get in early if December is your preferred travel month.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It's possible to start comparing international airfares on Wotif up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to Wotif's 2021 flight demand trends, you can bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on Wotif.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Address:
Melbourne VIC,
Australia
IATA code:
MEL
Longitude:
144.843013
Latitude:
-37.673295
Time zone:
Australia/Sydney

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