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06:00
2026-10-29
Sydney (SYD)Kingsford Smith
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Non Stop
07:35
2026-10-29
Melbourne (MEL)Tullamarine
Virgin Australia
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06:30
2026-10-29
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08:05
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06:45
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23:05
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11:45
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Sydney (SYD)Kingsford Smith
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QF-441
12:00
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Sydney (SYD)Kingsford Smith
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Non Stop
13:35
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12:30
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Sydney (SYD)Kingsford Smith
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Non Stop
14:35
2026-10-29
Melbourne (MEL)Tullamarine

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QF-447
13:30
2026-10-29
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Sydney (SYD)Kingsford Smith
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Non Stop
21:15
2026-10-29
Melbourne (MEL)Tullamarine

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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Thu, 29 Oct 2026.

Lowest fare ₹13,879 Virgin Australia 06:00
Earliest departure ₹13,879 Virgin Australia 06:00
Shortest duration ₹13,879 Virgin Australia 06:00
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Morning 06:00-11:59 ₹13,879 Virgin Australia at 06:00
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 ₹14,193 Qantas Airways at 12:00
Evening 18:00-23:59 ₹13,879 Virgin Australia at 21:30

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Sydney (SYD)

Kingsford Smith

Australia

GMT 10

Latitude: -33.94609832763672

Longitude: 151.177001953125

Melbourne (MEL)

Tullamarine

Australia

GMT 10

Latitude: -37.673302

Longitude: 144.843002

Distance: Sydney (SYD), Australia to Melbourne (MEL), Australia - 705.40 km
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Route forecast

Weather in Sydney and Melbourne

Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.

Departure city

Sydney

Thu, 15 Oct
17°CRain expectedLow 13°
60% humidity 36 km/h wind 1.5 mm rain
  • Mon26° / 22°
  • Tue25° / 15°
  • Wed17° / 12°
Arrival city

Melbourne

Thu, 15 Oct
12°CPartly cloudyLow 5°
56% humidity 17 km/h wind
  • Mon22° / 8°
  • Tue12° / 7°
  • Wed12° / 6°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

Smart travel dates

Holidays and peak dates for Melbourne

Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.

  • 03NovMelbourne CupTuesday
  • 25DecChristmas DayFriday
  • 28DecBoxing DayMonday
  • 01JanNew Year's DayFriday
  • 26JanAustralia DayTuesday

Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.

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How to travel Sydney to Melbourne

Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹13,8791h 35m64 flights
Connecting flight₹27,756Longer, includes a stop63 options

Air distance is about 705 km. 2 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne

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Virgin Australia Flights

from ₹13,87975 flights
Fares from
₹13,879
Non-stop
29 in these results
Departures
75 in the list above

Qantas Airways Flights

from ₹14,19352 flights
Fares from
₹14,193
Non-stop
35 in these results
Departures
52 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration1h 35m · Virgin Australia
First departure of the day06:00 · Virgin Australia
Last departure of the day22:00 · Qantas Airways
Flight options found127
Direct / non-stop options64
Airport codesSydney–SYD, Melbourne–MEL

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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Thu, 29 Oct found 127 flight options, 64 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 06:00 and the last around 22:00. The fastest flight takes about 1h 35m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from ₹13,879, Evening from ₹13,879, Afternoon from ₹14,193. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Sydney

Sydney is best understood from both the harbour and the coast. Circular Quay places the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and ferries in one compact area, while Bondi needs a separate beach outing. The Royal Botanic Garden gives a quieter walk near the waterfront. Travellers from India can reach central stations quickly from the airport by train. Check the arrival terminal and hotel station before buying a ticket, and leave room for weather changes on any coastal walk.

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Tips for travellers from India

Circular Quay is a convenient base when harbour ferries, the Opera House and The Rocks are the main priorities. Accommodation near Central Station suits an itinerary involving rail connections and a wider spread of neighbourhoods. Bondi is a different choice, placing the beach first and requiring an additional trip for the harbour sights.

The new Sydney Fish Market opened at Blackwattle Bay in January 2026, adding a purpose-built waterfront destination for seafood shopping and dining. Treat it as a distinct outing from Circular Quay rather than assuming the two waterfront locations sit beside one another. A harbour day can instead connect The Rocks, the Opera House forecourt and the Royal Botanic Garden on foot.

Sydney Airport has separate international and domestic railway stations. Match the station to the terminal when returning for a flight, especially after a domestic connection. A group comparing a train with a taxi should account for the airport station access charge in the rail total.

Bondi's coast deserves its own stretch of the itinerary. Combining the beach, Fish Market and a ferry ride in one afternoon creates three separate transport legs. For two nights, choosing a harbour day and one coastal or market outing leaves more time at each waterfront destination.

Best time to visit Sydney

September to November or March to May, roughly 15–25°C, for harbour and coastal walks.

Places to visit in Sydney

Sydney Opera HouseSydney Harbour BridgeRoyal Botanic GardenThe RocksBondi BeachCircular Quay

How to reach Sydney

By Air: Sydney Airport (SYD) is about 8 km from the central business district; Airport Link trains reach central stations in about 13 minutes. Buses, taxis and booked cars also operate.

By Rail: Airport trains connect to Sydney’s suburban network and Central Station for longer routes.

By Road: Airport buses, taxis and booked cars serve the city; intercity coaches use central terminals.

What to do in Sydney

Walk around the Sydney Opera House.
Take a ferry from Circular Quay.
Explore The Rocks and Harbour Bridge approaches.
Visit a patrolled beach at Bondi.

Sydney airport information

Sydney Airport (SYD). Terminal 1 handles international flights, including services to and from India; Terminal 2 is a domestic terminal and Terminal 3 serves Qantas domestic flights. Terminal 1 is separate from the domestic complex, with road and rail transfer options between them.

About Melbourne

Melbourne’s centre is organised on a grid, making it easy to pair Federation Square with nearby galleries and the Yarra riverfront. Queen Victoria Market and the Royal Botanic Gardens deserve separate outings rather than a hurried loop. Tram routes cover the inner city, while trains open coastal and regional day trips. Indian travellers often have relatives or university appointments here, so a flexible plan is useful. Melbourne Airport has no passenger rail station; the express bus reaches Southern Cross, where city trains and trams connect.

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What's new in Melbourne

  • November 2025: The Metro Tunnel opened with five underground stations, adding access to Parkville, the central city and the St Kilda Road area.
  • February 2026: Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury trains switched fully to the tunnel, while Frankston services returned to the City Loop, changing useful interchange routes.

Tips for travellers from India

Southern Cross is convenient for a SkyBus arrival, while a stay nearer Flinders Street suits Federation Square and the river. Melbourne Airport still requires a road transfer; the Metro Tunnel is a city railway project, not an airport rail link. A hotel near the central tram network can simplify the final leg after the express bus.

The Free Tram Zone covers a defined central area, so check the boundary before riding towards the Royal Botanic Gardens or farther suburbs. Queen Victoria Market belongs to the northern side of the centre, while the gardens sit across the river from the main grid. The Metro Tunnel’s Town Hall and State Library stations connect with established central stations, and Anzac gives the St Kilda Road area another rail access point. At the airport, international flights use Terminal 2, while domestic airlines use other terminals. An onward flight within Australia therefore needs the domestic terminal indicated by the carrier, even when both legs appear on one booking.

Best time to visit Melbourne

March to May or September to November, roughly 11–24°C, for parks and streets.

Places to visit in Melbourne

Federation SquareNational Gallery of VictoriaQueen Victoria MarketRoyal Botanic GardensMelbourne MuseumSt Kilda Beach

How to reach Melbourne

By Air: Melbourne Airport (MEL) is about 23 km northwest of the centre; SkyBus to Southern Cross usually takes about 30–45 minutes. Taxis and booked cars also operate.

By Rail: Southern Cross station connects airport buses with suburban and regional trains.

By Road: SkyBus links the airport and Southern Cross; regional coaches leave from the city.

What to do in Melbourne

See an exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria.
Browse Queen Victoria Market on a trading day.
Walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Explore Federation Square and the Yarra riverfront.

Melbourne airport information

Melbourne Airport (MEL). Terminal 2 handles international flights, including services from India; Terminal 1 serves Qantas domestic flights and Terminal 3 Virgin Australia domestic operations. Terminal 4 serves Jetstar and other domestic carriers, so follow the operating airline’s terminal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Sydney to Melbourne flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Sydney to Melbourne dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Thursday at ₹13,879. This can change from week to week.

How far is Sydney from Melbourne by air?

The direct air distance between Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL) is about 705 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.

Are there non-stop flights from SYD to MEL?

Yes. 64 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Sydney to Melbourne. Use the Stops filter to see only those.

Which airlines fly Sydney to Melbourne?

Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

The quickest non-stop Sydney to Melbourne flight on this page takes about 1h 35m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.

What is the baggage allowance on Sydney to Melbourne flights?

Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 1 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.

What is the cheapest Sydney to Melbourne flight fare?

The lowest Sydney to Melbourne fare on this page is ₹13,879. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹62,650, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

What time do Sydney to Melbourne flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 06:00 and the last around 22:00, local time at Sydney. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

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Australia travel guide for Indian travellers

Planning more than the flight? Our Australia guide covers the visa process for Indian passport holders, best time to go, how long to plan for, and which places are worth the days you have. Sydney, reefs, road trips and wildlife.

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Approx route distance: 705.40 km.

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Lowest Sydney to Melbourne airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest FareFareDateAirlineDeparture
Lowest Airfare ₹13,879 29/10/2026 Virgin Australia 06:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days ₹13,601 06/11/2026 Virgin Australia 06:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days ₹13,185 05/01/2027 Virgin Australia 06:00

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Sydney to Melbourne Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Sydney and Melbourne is about 705 KM. In these results, journey times range from 1h 35m to 11h 25m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.

Sydney to Melbourne Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 127 flight options, 64 of them non-stop. The first departure from Sydney is at 06:00 and the last is at 22:00. Flights leave from Kingsford Smith and land at Tullamarine.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight DetailsInformation
RouteSydney to Melbourne
Aerial Distance705 KM
Flight Duration1h 35m - 11h 25m
Airport CodesSydney - SYD, Melbourne - MEL
Total Flights Available127 flights64 direct63 with layovers
First Flight DepartureDeparts at 06:00
Last Flight DepartureDeparts at 22:00
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)33 flights11 direct22 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)42 flights16 direct26 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)19 flights13 direct6 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)31 flights22 direct9 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)2 flights2 direct0 with layovers

Airport Information & Terminals

SYD: Sydney Airport. Sydney airport is comparatively close to the city. Airport train is practical for the CBD; taxis and app rides are better for Bondi, eastern suburbs, family luggage or late arrivals.

MEL: Melbourne airport. Melbourne airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.

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