SYD - MEL

$55 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$107
Typical prices: $89-$158
Jetstar
Wed 1/28Tue 2/3
SYD - MEL • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$55
Typical prices: $53-$111
Jetstar
Mon 2/9
SYD - MEL • Non-stop
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Qantas offers 32 inches of legroom in Economy class.
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Cheapest • from $107 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.6 score
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3 weeks
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Melbourne (SYD-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sydney to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne

Wed, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 3
Jetstar Logo
6:00 am - 7:35 am
SYD
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MEL
1h 35mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
8:50 pm - 10:15 pm
MEL
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SYD
1h 25mnonstop
$107Jetstar
Tue, Jan 27 - Wed, Jan 28
Virgin Australia Logo
7:00 am - 8:35 am
SYD
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MEL
1h 35mnonstop
Virgin Australia Logo
6:30 am - 7:55 am
MEL
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SYD
1h 25mnonstop
$108Virgin Australia
Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6
Virgin Australia Logo
8:30 am - 10:05 am
SYD
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MEL
1h 35mnonstop
Virgin Australia Logo
9:00 pm - 10:25 pm
MEL
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SYD
1h 25mnonstop
$109Virgin Australia
Fri, Mar 13 - Wed, Mar 18
Virgin Australia Logo
6:30 am - 8:05 am
SYD
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MEL
1h 35mnonstop
Virgin Australia Logo
7:45 am - 9:10 am
MEL
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SYD
1h 25mnonstop
$110Virgin Australia
Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3
Jetstar Logo
9:15 pm - 10:45 pm
SYD
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MEL
1h 30mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
8:50 pm - 10:15 pm
MEL
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SYD
1h 25mnonstop
$111Jetstar
Thu, Jan 8 - Fri, Jan 9
Virgin Australia Logo
7:00 am - 8:35 am
SYD
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MEL
1h 35mnonstop
Virgin Australia Logo
6:30 am - 7:55 am
MEL
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SYD
1h 25mnonstop
$115Virgin Australia
Wed, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 22
Virgin Australia Logo
7:00 am - 8:35 am
SYD
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MEL
1h 35mnonstop
Virgin Australia Logo
6:00 am - 7:25 am
MEL
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SYD
1h 25mnonstop
$116Virgin Australia
Mon, Jan 5 - Fri, Jan 9
Virgin Australia Logo
6:30 am - 8:05 am
SYD
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MEL
1h 35mnonstop
Virgin Australia Logo
6:00 am - 7:25 am
MEL
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SYD
1h 25mnonstop
$117Virgin Australia
Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 1
Jetstar Logo
7:00 am - 8:40 am
SYD
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MEL
1h 40mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
7:30 am - 9:00 am
MEL
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SYD
1h 30mnonstop
$118Jetstar
Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 21
Jetstar Logo
10:10 pm - 11:40 pm
SYD
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MEL
1h 30mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:30 am
MEL
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SYD
1h 30mnonstop
$123Jetstar
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Find cheap flights to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
Find cheap flights to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

Planning a trip from Sydney to Melbourne? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport departing in January.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) back to Sydney, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is February, where tickets cost $102 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $179 and $161 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sydney to Melbourne

 
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Etihad Airways

Etihad offers Wi-Fi for basic chat services, keeping you connected during the flight.


Economy travelers can bid for a 'Neighbor Free' seat for extra space.

Qantas Airways

Qantas domestic flights offer Wi-Fi on select routes for added convenience.


Qantas Economy seats offer 32 inches of seat pitch for comfortable legroom.

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Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$55
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • Is there a train between the Sydney CBD and Kingsford Smith Airport?

    If you’re after a quick and easy way to get from the Sydney CBD to Kingsford Smith Airport, the AirportLink train departs from city stations every 10-15min. The journey takes around 13min from Central Station, and you can tap on and off at the stations with an Opal card or credit card. The adult fare is usually between A$ 16 and A$ 20, depending on whether you travel during peak hours.

  • Are there any rideshare companies operating at Melbourne Airport?

    There are a number of rideshare companies permitted to pick up passengers from Melbourne Airport. Rideshare providers meet passengers in two locations, depending on which terminal you arrive at. Qantas and Virgin Australia passengers will arrive in Terminals 1 and 3 and can meet rideshare drivers at Lane 1 of the forecourt, outside the arrivals hall. TigerAir, Jetstar, Rex and AirNorth passengers will arrive in Terminal 4 and can meet rideshare drivers on Level 2 of Terminal 4 Ground Transport Hub.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport was $55 for a one-way ticket and $107 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sydney and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    A passport is not required to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    There are nonstop flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Melbourne, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Melbourne are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $215 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $260 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline. Booking your flights between Sydney and MEL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $113 or less one-way and $226 or less round-trip.
  • Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) has two domestic terminals. If you’re flying to Melbourne (MEL) with Qantas, you should be in Terminal 3; if you’re flying with any other airline (like Virgin Australia, Jetstar, TigerAir and Rex), you’ll likely need to head to Terminal 2.
  • Sydney Airport has a convenient, onsite pet hotel for passengers who can’t bring their pet on their travels. Hanrob Pet Hotel offers both long-term and short-term accommodation, and the staff provide a premium level of care for pets.
  • You’ll find park-and-ride, short-term and long-term parking at Sydney Airport. If you’d like to leave your car at the airport during your trip to Melbourne, you’ll need the long-term car park, which can be found in building P3. The cost varies between A$ 9 and A$ 89 per day, depending on the length of your stay. Weekend trips may be eligible for a flat rate of A$ 79.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Sydney to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 426 reviews
8.2Crew
7.7Boarding
7.5Comfort
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
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They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

2.0 MediocreStephen, Dec 2025
PER - SYD
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They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Very disappointed with my recent Jetstar experience. Firstly, it was extremely frustrating that we had to pay extra for basic things like in-flight entertainment and meals. Other airlines provide these essentials even with standard tickets, but Jetstar offered no comfort or amenities without additional charges. For a long international journey, this made the experience very uncomfortable. On top of that, there was a delay on our flight from Melbourne to Bangkok due to parts replacement, which was already inconvenient. But the biggest issue was the massive 5 hours and 15 minutes delay on our return flight, which completely disrupted our plans, caused unnecessary stress, and impacted both our time and health. Jetstar provided vouchers, but they were not nearly sufficient to cover proper meals or any meaningful service at Bangkok Airport. After such a long delay, this felt extremely inadequate and did not compensate for the inconvenience we faced. Overall, this has been one of my worst travel experiences. I am extremely disappointed and will not be booking with Jetstar in the future. I strongly request Jetstar to provide additional compensation for the significant delays and the discomfort we had to go through.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

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