How long does a flight take between Sydney and Melbourne?

The flight from Sydney to Melbourne has a duration of 1.36.

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

The cheapest one-way flight costs $121 flying with Jetstar Airways and the cheapest return flight costs $291 with Jetstar Airways.

How many airports are there in the city of Sydney?

Sydney has 1 airport: SYD - All airports.

How many airports does the city of Melbourne have?

There are 2 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Airport, Essendon Fields Airport

Which Melbourne airport is the most central?

The most central airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 11.2.

Which airlines have flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

There are 6 airlines with flights from Sydney to Melbourne; Those that offer lower prices are Jetstar Airways ($164), Virgin Australia ($179), Qantas Airways ($255).

Schedules of the first and last flight from Sydney to Melbourne

The first flight from Sydney to Melbourne is at 7:35 am and the last flight departs at 11:35 pm.

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Cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne from $121. Sydney (Australia) - Melbourne (Australia) return flights from $291. From 3/9/2026 (Thursday) - 7/9/2026 (Monday). Check for the dates with the lowest prices and find the cheapest rates.

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Sydney to Melbourne flight information

DEPARTING FROM:

SYD - All airports

ARRIVING IN:

Essendon Fields Airport, Melbourne Airport

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AVG FLIGHT TIME:

1h 36m

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FAQs

How long does a flight take between Sydney and Melbourne?
The flight from Sydney to Melbourne has a duration of 1.36.
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne?
The cheapest one-way flight costs $121 flying with Jetstar Airways and the cheapest return flight costs $291 with Jetstar Airways.
How many airports are there in the city of Sydney?
Sydney has 1 airport: SYD - All airports.
How many airports does the city of Melbourne have?
There are 2 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Airport, Essendon Fields Airport
Which Melbourne airport is the most central?
The most central airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 11.2.
Which airlines have flights from Sydney to Melbourne?
There are 6 airlines with flights from Sydney to Melbourne; Those that offer lower prices are Jetstar Airways ($164), Virgin Australia ($179), Qantas Airways ($255).
Schedules of the first and last flight from Sydney to Melbourne
The first flight from Sydney to Melbourne is at 7:35 am and the last flight departs at 11:35 pm.