Flights From Melbourne (AVV) to Sydney (SYD) from AU$40

The first step in planning a flight from Melbourne, VIC Airport (AVV-Avalon) to Sydney, NSW Airport (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.) is to go to the Covid-19 Travel Advisor. Here, you'll find all you need to know about flying restrictions, quarantine and many other policies.

With a general travel time of 1 hour and 21 minutes from Melbourne, VIC Airport (AVV-Avalon) to Sydney, NSW Airport (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.), you've got just enough time to scan the in-flight mag before hitting the tarmac.

If you're itching to start your getaway chop-chop, climb aboard with Jetstar. The airline has direct flights from Melbourne, VIC Airport (AVV-Avalon) to Mascot Airport. No stopovers equals no hassles.

If your travel plans to Sydney, NSW Airport (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.) have been affected by COVID-19, you may be able to make a no-change-fee cancellation and score a credit that you can use on another flight. Sign in to your Wotif account to see if your booking is eligible. If you still have questions, our Customer Service Portal is the place to go for more info.

Some airlines offer the option to change your Sydney, NSW Airport (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.) flight without a fee. That way, you won't get stung with extra costs — but you'll have to pay any difference between the old flight and the new one. Stress less by keeping your eye out for the "no change fees" filter when you book.

If you need to make your way to Sydney in a hurry, you're in luck. Simply book one of the 5 flights servicing the route between AVV and SYD daily.

Here's an insider tip: Sunday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flight demand on Wotif in 2020, we found that flights departing on a Sunday generally had the lowest average price, closely followed by flights on a Tuesday. You might want to think twice about flying on a Saturday though; generally, our data showed that it had the highest average ticket price.

Guess what? Boring old Thursday really is the best day to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif in 2020, we found that flights purchased on a Thursday had the lowest airfares on average. Booking your plane ticket on a Sunday also seems to score pretty good deals. However, airfares purchased on a Tuesday generally have a higher than average ticket value, so you might want to prepare your budget if you're booking early in the week.

When comparing airfares booked through Wotif in 2020, our data shows March is one of the cheapest months to fly. On the other hand, the month of June 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 June is your preferred travel month.

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 2020 flight demand trends, you can bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing 4 weeks to 3 months prior to travel.

Looking for clever ways to save on your next trip? Try mixing and matching airlines and fare types. Our data tells us, travellers who booked flights on Wotif in 2020 saved close to 50% off their airfare, when their return flights consisted of two different airlines or fare types.

*According to flight demand on Wotif.com from January to December 2020. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.