Qantas flights from Sydney to Melbourne
Weather by month: Sydney and Melbourne
| Month | Sydney | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C · 188 mm | 21°C · 39 mm |
| February | 23°C · 66 mm | 21°C · 64 mm |
| March | 22°C · 113 mm | 20°C · 73 mm |
| April | 19°C · 100 mm | 18°C · 39 mm |
| May | 16°C · 195 mm | 13°C · 26 mm |
| June | 12°C · 16 mm | 10°C · 54 mm |
| July | 12°C · 125 mm | 10°C · 78 mm |
| August | 13°C · 233 mm | 10°C · 59 mm |
| September | 17°C · 79 mm | 13°C · 67 mm |
| October | 20°C · 32 mm | 15°C · 74 mm |
| November | 21°C · 48 mm | 15°C · 183 mm |
| December | 22°C · 68 mm | 18°C · 48 mm |
Average temperature and total rainfall per month, last full year.
About Qantas flights from Sydney to Melbourne
Qantas operates flights on the Sydney to Melbourne route, connecting Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) with Tullamarine Airport (MEL). This 713 km route is typically flown non-stop in about 95 minutes, making it one of Australia's busiest air corridors for business and leisure travel.
Fares tend to be lowest in March. Qantas allows one checked bag of up to 23 kg in economy, plus a cabin bag weighing no more than 7 kg. Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes 30 minutes before flight time.
Airports on this route
| Departure | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) |
|---|---|
| Arrival | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) |
| Flight time | 1 h 35 min (estimated) |
| Distance | 713 km |
Qantas cabin bag: 1 piece, 7 kg (15 lb) . Checked bag in Economy: 1 piece, 23 kg (51 lb).
| Item | Allowance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin bag | 1 piece · 7 kg (15 lb) | |
| Checked baggage - Economy | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | included in the fare |
| Checked baggage - Premium Economy | 14 kg (31 lb) | included in the fare |
| Extra bag | from 64 AUD (≈ 45 USD) | cheaper when added online in advance |
| Overweight fee | from 20 AUD (≈ 14.0 USD) | per bag above the allowance |
Basic Economy allowance on most routes; premium fares and some destinations get more. Weights are shown in kilograms with pounds in brackets, sizes in centimetres with inches in brackets. Always confirm on the official website before travelling.
Qantas online check-in opens 24 h before departure and closes 30 min before departure. Online check-in is free.
| Online check-in opens | 24 h before departure |
|---|---|
| Online check-in closes | 30 min before departure |
| Airport counters open | 2 h before departure |
| Check-in fee | online check-in is free |
| Boarding pass | mobile boarding pass, print at home |
| Mobile app check-in | available |
Times apply to most routes; long-haul, US and some airport-specific deadlines differ. Confirm on the official website before travelling.