- Must visit
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Major art museum near the Domain, featuring Australian, European and Asian works in historic and modern buildings.
Flights from Melbourne to Sydney depart on average 70 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
There are 39 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 20m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 713 km |
Average flight duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Flights per day 70 |
Direct flights 39 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
First flight 5:30 |
Last flight 22:50 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price on 29 Aug
£121
Average ticket price on 29 Aug
£356
Fastest journey on 29 Aug
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 29 Aug
1 h 24 m
Flights on 29 Aug
78
Distance
713 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Melbourne to Sydney is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Melbourne to Sydney will cost around £356 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £121.
On Sat 29 Aug, we found 78 flights from Melbourne to Sydney, including 31 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 713 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 25 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.
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JQ530
JQ522
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VA823Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Melbourne to Sydney among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, while a train costs an average of £117.
Distance: 713 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£67 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest | £117 Average Price |
6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 39m Average total duration 11h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Melbourne to Sydney flights for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:00 Melbourne | 1h30 | 20:30 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 29 August | |||||
JQ602 | 6:00 Avalon | 1h20 | 7:20 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ500 | 6:00 Melbourne | 1h30 | 7:30 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
VA803 | 6:00 Melbourne | 1h25 | 7:25 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
VA1291 · VA1418 | 6:25 Melbourne | 8h40 | 15:05 Sydney | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:45 Melbourne | 1h30 | 22:15 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 29 August | |||||
JQ510 | 6:45 Melbourne | 1h30 | 8:15 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
VA811 | 7:00 Melbourne | 1h25 | 8:25 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
VA211 · VA401 | 7:10 Melbourne | 25h10 | 8:20 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA211 · VA413 | 7:10 Melbourne | 4h40 | 11:50 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA211 · VA417 | 7:10 Melbourne | 6h40 | 13:50 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ430 · JQ419 | 7:15 Melbourne | 12h50 | 20:05 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ430 · JQ415 | 7:15 Melbourne | 8h40 | 15:55 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ430 · JQ421 | 7:15 Melbourne | 15h00 | 22:15 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ430 · JQ409 | 7:15 Melbourne | 6h30 | 13:45 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ502 | 7:30 Melbourne | 1h30 | 9:00 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
VA815 | 7:30 Melbourne | 1h25 | 8:55 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
VA819 | 8:00 Melbourne | 1h25 | 9:25 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ504 | 8:15 Melbourne | 1h30 | 9:45 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
VA1362 · VA1093 | 8:30 Melbourne | 9h05 | 17:35 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA823 | 8:30 Melbourne | 1h25 | 9:55 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
VA1316 · VA1533 | 8:35 Melbourne | 6h00 | 14:35 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA259 · VA655 | 8:45 Melbourne | 7h50 | 16:35 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA259 · VA629 | 8:45 Melbourne | 23h20 | 8:05 Sydney | 1 change | |
| Friday 28 August | |||||
![]() | 22:50 Melbourne | 1h30 | 0:20 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ440 · JQ421 | 9:00 Melbourne | 13h15 | 22:15 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ440 · JQ419 | 9:00 Melbourne | 11h05 | 20:05 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ440 · JQ415 | 9:00 Melbourne | 6h55 | 15:55 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA827 | 9:00 Melbourne | 1h25 | 10:25 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
VA217 · VA417 | 9:10 Melbourne | 4h40 | 13:50 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA217 · VA401 | 9:10 Melbourne | 23h10 | 8:20 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA217 · VA413 | 9:10 Melbourne | 26h40 | 11:50 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA733 · VA520 | 9:20 Melbourne | 4h30 | 13:50 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ508 | 9:25 Melbourne | 1h30 | 10:55 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
VA833 | 10:00 Melbourne | 1h25 | 11:25 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ438 · JQ415 | 10:10 Melbourne | 5h45 | 15:55 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ438 · JQ421 | 10:10 Melbourne | 12h05 | 22:15 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ438 · JQ419 | 10:10 Melbourne | 9h55 | 20:05 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ606 | 10:30 Avalon | 1h25 | 11:55 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
VA1320 · VA1533 | 10:35 Melbourne | 4h00 | 14:35 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA739 · VA504 | 11:20 Melbourne | 21h15 | 8:35 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA1037 · VA492 | 11:25 Melbourne | 27h55 | 15:20 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ448 · JQ421 | 11:30 Melbourne | 10h45 | 22:15 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ448 · JQ419 | 11:30 Melbourne | 8h35 | 20:05 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA267 · VA655 | 12:10 Melbourne | 4h25 | 16:35 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA267 · VA629 | 12:10 Melbourne | 19h55 | 8:05 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ512 | 12:15 Melbourne | 1h25 | 13:40 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
VA741 · VA504 | 12:20 Melbourne | 20h15 | 8:35 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA741 · VA508 | 12:20 Melbourne | 21h30 | 9:50 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ514 | 13:00 Melbourne | 1h25 | 14:25 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
VA845 | 13:00 Melbourne | 1h25 | 14:25 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ534 | 13:10 Melbourne | 1h25 | 14:35 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ516 | 13:55 Melbourne | 1h25 | 15:20 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
VA849 | 14:00 Melbourne | 1h25 | 15:25 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
VA745 · VA508 | 14:00 Melbourne | 19h50 | 9:50 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA745 · VA504 | 14:00 Melbourne | 18h35 | 8:35 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA745 · VA512 | 14:00 Melbourne | 20h50 | 10:50 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA331 · VA924 | 14:10 Melbourne | 19h30 | 9:40 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA331 · VA916 | 14:10 Melbourne | 18h30 | 8:40 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ518 | 14:25 Melbourne | 1h25 | 15:50 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ608 | 14:55 Avalon | 1h25 | 16:20 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ520 | 15:00 Melbourne | 1h25 | 16:25 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
VA333 · VA916 | 15:10 Melbourne | 17h30 | 8:40 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA333 · VA924 | 15:10 Melbourne | 18h30 | 9:40 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA859 | 16:00 Melbourne | 1h25 | 17:25 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
VA233 · VA401 | 16:15 Melbourne | 16h05 | 8:20 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA233 · VA413 | 16:15 Melbourne | 19h35 | 11:50 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ610 | 16:40 Avalon | 1h30 | 18:10 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
VA341 · VA924 | 17:10 Melbourne | 16h30 | 9:40 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA341 · VA916 | 17:10 Melbourne | 15h30 | 8:40 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA341 · VA942 | 17:10 Melbourne | 19h30 | 12:40 Sydney | 1 change | |
VA875 | 18:00 Melbourne | 1h25 | 19:25 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
VA1330 · VA1533 | 18:20 Melbourne | 20h15 | 14:35 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ522 | 18:50 Melbourne | 1h30 | 20:20 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ526 | 18:55 Melbourne | 1h25 | 20:20 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ528 | 19:15 Melbourne | 1h25 | 20:40 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ450 · JQ403 | 20:00 Melbourne | 13h40 | 9:40 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ450 · JQ405 | 20:00 Melbourne | 14h45 | 10:45 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ450 · JQ401 | 20:00 Melbourne | 11h30 | 7:30 Sydney | 1 change | |
JQ530 | 20:15 Melbourne | 1h25 | 21:40 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ532 | 20:50 Melbourne | 1h25 | 22:15 Sydney | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major art museum near the Domain, featuring Australian, European and Asian works in historic and modern buildings.
Natural history and science museum with dinosaur skeletons, minerals and interactive family-friendly displays.
Contemporary art museum at Circular Quay with harbour views, changing exhibitions and a strong Australian focus.
Historic harbourside district with sandstone lanes, markets, pubs, museums and excellent views of the bridge and quay.
Large waterfront garden with harbour walks, palms, flower beds and classic views towards the Opera House.
Popular coastal walk linking beaches, cliffs and rock pools, ideal for sea views, exercise and photography.
Sydney rock oysters are prized for their rich, briny flavour and creamy texture, harvested from New South Wales estuaries and long linked to Sydney’s seafood culture.
Barramundi is a popular Australian fish, often simply grilled or pan-fried. It is a staple on Sydney menus for its mild flavour and crisp skin.
Moreton Bay bugs are sweet, slipper-lobster shellfish, usually grilled with butter or served chilled. They are a classic luxury seafood choice in Sydney.
Elegant waterfront restaurant specialising in seafood, especially oysters, fish and shellfish, with Harbour Bridge views.
Refined harbourside fine dining in Bennelong House, known for Australian produce and polished service in a landmark setting.
Long-running Sydney seafood restaurant and fish market with harbour views, popular for oysters, platters and grilled local catch.
Sydney is costly for visitors, with high hotel prices, dining above many cities, and public transport reasonable but not cheap.
Tipping is optional. Restaurants may get 5-10% for great service, taxis can be rounded up, and cafés usually do not expect tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Melbourne to Sydney 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 Sydney, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Melbourne to Sydney flights use the Melbourne to Sydney airport pair. Use this guide to compare Melbourne and Sydney airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Melbourne is 6 km from Melbourne city centre. Public transport options include:
Melbourne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants in terminal 2, including Asian and Italian cuisines.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Melbourne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Melbourne: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Melbourne: Ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including ParkRoyal Melbourne Airport..
Avalon is 5 km from Melbourne city centre. Public transport options include:
Avalon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: A few dining options are available in the terminal.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs are located in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Avalon.
Available at Avalon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Avalon: The terminal is fully accessible with ramps and elevators.
Sydney is 2 km from Sydney city centre. Public transport options include:
Sydney has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants are located in both domestic and intertiol terminals, including fast food and gourmet options like McDold's and Wolfgang Puck.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport, with a simple login process. ATMs are located in both domestic and intertiol terminals, offering multiple currency options.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sydney: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sydney: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sydney: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel..
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