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, $146 Round Trip

Prices starting at $146 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.

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26
SYD
Sydney
MEL
Melbourne
$146 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$146
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Aug 24 from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Wed, Aug 26, priced at $146 found 3 days ago
Mon, May 25 - Thu, May 28
SYD
Sydney
MEL
Melbourne
$191 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$191
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, May 25 from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Thu, May 28, priced at $191 found 2 hours ago
Thu, Jul 30 - Sun, Aug 2
SYD
Sydney
MEL
Melbourne
$285 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$285
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, Jul 30 from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Sun, Aug 2, priced at $285 found 5 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
$119 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$131 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,118 reviews)
Staff were not well trained. They listened to our concerns but did not take any action, so we had to repeatedly follow up about the same issues. For example, the shower was reported as broken the night before, but it was still not fixed, and we had to ask again the next day. In addition, the fire ...

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport
Liberty One

Liberty One

2.5 out of 5
9 Neilson Pl Footscray VIC
$106 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$116 total
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marvel Stadium and Melbourne ...
8/10 Very Good! (324 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Liberty One
Flagstaff Gardens Hotel Melbourne

Flagstaff Gardens Hotel Melbourne

4 out of 5
380 William Street Melbourne VIC
$106 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$117 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,329 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Flagstaff Gardens 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.

Hotels In Melbourne

The Langham, Melbourne

The Langham, Melbourne

5 out of 5
One Southgate Avenue Southbank VIC
$180 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$198 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,219 reviews)
We didn't inform the Hotel that we would like Fresh air. This needs to be organised before ypur stay.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

The Langham, Melbourne
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
215 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC
$81 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$89 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,241 reviews)
Room was excellent as is the location. Everything we needed at a decent price

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
Flagstaff Gardens Hotel Melbourne

Flagstaff Gardens Hotel Melbourne

4 out of 5
380 William Street Melbourne VIC
$106 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$117 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,329 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Flagstaff Gardens 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 Apr 6 to Apr 7
$119 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,537 reviews)
The property is fine for a 1 night stay.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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
$119 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$131 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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! (1,003 reviews)
Clean rooms. Great staff.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 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
$107 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$118 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
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! (1,005 reviews)
Great stay! Very helpful regarding complimentary airport transfers to/from the airport, with straightforward instructions. The staff were great and breakfast was delicious. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 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
$68 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
$75 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
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! (2,451 reviews)
Very central with good parking options nearby. The focus was on offering a reasonable priced stay such as no room cleaning. Plenty of free towels so we took the no clean option.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
ibis Budget Fawkner

ibis Budget Fawkner

3 out of 5
1401 Sydney Road Fawkner VIC
$51 nightly
The price is $56 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$56 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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 ...
6.6/10 (1,003 reviews)
I had to wait for my room to be ready for an hour, fridge was broken it barely got cold, front door loose, I paid for 2 people stay, bed was made bunk bed wasn't, night staff very rude, I was on the phone at 11PM making a call on the main area and the guy at reception ask me to go outside to make ...

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

ibis Budget Fawkner
ibis budget Melbourne Airport

ibis budget Melbourne Airport

3 out of 5
Caldwell Drive Melbourne Airport VIC
$102 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$112 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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! (1,002 reviews)
Room clean

Reviewed on Mar 14, 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
$97 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$97 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Staff on entering were so friendly. The bed was so comfortable which was jist what Iweneeded when we were so exhausted. Great to have a super shower with strong water to properly clean ourselves. Excellent room set up meaning our bed wasn't close to the next cabin. Same with the toilet and shower. ...

Reviewed on Mar 4, 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 ...
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City Tempo - Lonsdale St
Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

4 out of 5
206 A'Beckett Street Melbourne VIC
$73 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$81 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8,384 reviews)
Staff were friendly and room was clean well presented

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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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