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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne Airport to Sydney:

• Earliest: departs at 05:30 and lands at 06:57
• Latest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 22:27.

The flight takes about 1h 27m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney.

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney takes 1h 27m, covering 1,135 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney range from $275 to $447, with an average of $355 over the past 12 months. Anything below $275 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $355 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $354 return, compared with $2,457 via a stopover through Canberra (CBR).

Qantas Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Virgin Australia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Melbourne Airport to Sydney flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 85% on time
• Virgin Australia: 81% on time
• Jetstar: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$175 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Melbourne Airport to Sydney flights, with 42% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, Evening flights for 27%, and Night flights for 3%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $234 to $2,281. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $184, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

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Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Melbourne Airport to Sydney route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 32m.

Most connecting flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney pass through Canberra (CBR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $321 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $414, a difference of $93.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Melbourne Airport and Sydney. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

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Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to Sydney flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport has four terminals. Terminal 1 services Qantas domestic flights, so if you’re flying with Qantas, T1 will be your terminal. T3 services Virgin domestic flights, and T4 services TigerAir, Jetstar, Rex and AirNorth. It’s worth double-checking your itinerary to be sure you head to the correct terminal. However, all are within the same building and within walking distance of each other.

This will depend on which terminal you’re departing from. Flights from Melbourne to Sydney with Qantas depart from T1, while flights with Virgin Australia depart from T2. For both of these airlines, you can use the drop-off zone on Level 2 of the forecourt for terminals 1, 2 and 3. If you’re flying with Jetstar, TigerAir or another low-cost carrier, it’s best to get dropped off on Level 1, as this provides the easiest access to Terminal 4. Both drop-off zones can be accessed by following the appropriate signs on Departure Drive.