Cheap flights from SYD to MEL (Kingsford Smith Intl. to Tullamarine)

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Cheap Flights from SYD to MEL starting at $74 One Way, $121 Round Trip

Prices starting at $121 for return flights and $74 for one-way flights to Tullamarine were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 4
SYD
Sydney
MEL
Melbourne
$121 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$121
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Wed, Feb 4, priced at $121 found 3 days ago
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
SYD
Sydney
MEL
Melbourne
$174 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$174
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Apr 22 from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Wed, Apr 29, priced at $174 found 5 days ago
Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 4
SYD
Sydney
MEL
Melbourne
$264 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$264
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Wed, Feb 4, priced at $264 found 3 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Tullamarine

Airport Hotels near Tullamarine

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport

3 out of 5
1 Grants Road Melbourne Airport VIC
$125 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$137 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions URBNSURF Sports Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,020 reviews)
There was a good selection of food for breakfast. Maybe another coffee machine would be good.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport
Mantra Melbourne Airport

Mantra Melbourne Airport

4.5 out of 5
2 Trade Park Drive Tullamarine VIC
$112 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
$123 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
The whole experience was great, airport pick up, room comfort & cleanliness, sraff & buffet breakfast

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Mantra Melbourne Airport
Punthill Sunshine

Punthill Sunshine

4.5 out of 5
81 Derby Road Sunshine VIC
$109 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$120 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Flemington Racecourse ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (43 reviews)
Very friendly helpful staff 👌 Thank you for welcoming me with a smile 😃

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Punthill Sunshine
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Melbourne

The Langham, Melbourne

The Langham, Melbourne

5 out of 5
One Southgate Avenue Southbank VIC
$172 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$189 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,200 reviews)
Great location. Staff very friendly. Hotel clean and nice lobby area etc. Great coffee each morning before we head out for the day!

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

The Langham, Melbourne
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
215 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC
$80 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$88 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,200 reviews)
Yes the room was cleaned daily. The staff were very helpful.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

4.5 out of 5
328 Flinders Street Melbourne VIC
$117 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$129 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
Great staff..great location

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Melbourne Hotels With Airport Transportation

Ciloms Airport Lodge

Ciloms Airport Lodge

3.5 out of 5
398 Melrose Drive Tullamarine VIC
$107 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
$119 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,533 reviews)
The room was spacious, surprisingly clean, and looked quite new for an airport motel. The bathroom was well maintained, with good shower pressure, and the air conditioning worked very well. Check-in was easy and straightforward. The location is convenient if you’re flying, as it’s close to the airport, ...

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Ciloms Airport Lodge
Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre

Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre

4 out of 5
33 Ardlie Street Attwood VIC
$91 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$100 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The staff was nice, and the room was fine. My only problem is, the listing says it is 3km from the airport, which doesn't seem to be true, at least not by road. I had a flight at 7:20am, and my only choice of airport shuttle was to leave either at 6am (too late to check a bag) or at 5:15am (too ...

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre
Mantra Melbourne Airport

Mantra Melbourne Airport

4.5 out of 5
2 Trade Park Drive Tullamarine VIC
$112 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
$123 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
The whole experience was great, airport pick up, room comfort & cleanliness, sraff & buffet breakfast

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Mantra Melbourne Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Melbourne Hotels

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
44 Spencer Street Melbourne VIC
$60 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$67 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,444 reviews)
The rooms are very clean and quite spacious. The location was fantastic so close to everything and easy access to trams/transport. Staff were nice and it was great they are open 24/7 as I arrived after midnight. I didn’t try the restaurant, bit it always looked busy at breakfast. I would happily ...

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
ibis Budget Fawkner

ibis Budget Fawkner

3 out of 5
1401 Sydney Road Fawkner VIC
$55 nightly
The price is $60 total per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$60 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.4/10 (1,002 reviews)
I didn't have breakfast.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

ibis Budget Fawkner
ibis budget Melbourne Airport

ibis budget Melbourne Airport

3 out of 5
Caldwell Drive Melbourne Airport VIC
$107 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$117 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
It was all we needed thank you

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

ibis budget Melbourne Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Melbourne

Discovery Parks - Melbourne

Discovery Parks - Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
129 Ashley Street Braybrook VIC
$99 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$99 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, kitchenette, playground, game room

Travelers say...
Yes

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Discovery Parks - Melbourne
City Tempo - Lonsdale St

City Tempo - Lonsdale St

4.5 out of 5
618 Lonsdale St Melbourne VIC
Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Marvel Stadium and Collins ...
Very new and clean, staff was at another site down the Riad however very helpful and friendly

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2021

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City Tempo - Lonsdale St
Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

4 out of 5
206 A'Beckett Street Melbourne VIC
$87 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
$96 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (8,269 reviews)
clean comfortable and spacious. enjoyed the pool and one of the most quiet areas of Melbourne city.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Pegasus Apart'Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SYD to MEL Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SYD Address & GPS
Address:
Sydney NSW,
Australia
IATA Code:
SYD
Longitude:
151.179898
Latitude:
-33.932922
Time Zone:
Australia/Sydney
MEL Address & GPS
Address:
Melbourne VIC,
Australia
IATA Code:
MEL
Longitude:
144.843013
Latitude:
-37.673295
Time Zone:
Australia/Sydney

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from SYD to MEL?
Get ready to fasten your seat belt and enjoy a laid-back flight on board one of the 3 airlines that fly directly from SYD to MEL. Here's a list of reputable carriers you might like to lock in your trip with:

  • Qantas
  • Virgin Australia
  • Jetstar

What is the shortest flight from Sydney Airport to Tullamarine Airport?
Leave that binge-watching for some other time, because the trip from Sydney to Melbourne will be over in a flash. It can take as little as 1 hour and 30 minutes to travel from Mascot Airport to Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
How many hours flight from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Tullamarine Airport?
The typical flight time from SYD to MEL is a mere 1 hour and 35 minutes. So, pack your bags and jump on a flight. There's nothing more exhilarating than an impulsive escape.
What airlines have the most flights from Sydney Airport to Tullamarine Airport?
Consider Jetstar (JQ). It's one of a number of airlines with flights from Mascot Airport to Tullamarine Airport. It's also popular with passengers and has 317 services on this route each month. Virgin Australia (VA) will also get you to your destination safely and comfortably. Offering 552 monthly flights between Sydney and Melbourne, it's another traveler favorite.

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