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

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Cheap Flights from SYD to MEL starting at $71 One Way, $145 Round Trip

Prices starting at $145 for return flights and $71 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.

Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 19
SYD
Sydney
MEL
Melbourne
$145 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$145
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Thu, Nov 19, priced at $145 found 20 hours ago
Mon, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 12
SYD
Sydney
MEL
Melbourne
$231 Roundtrip, just found
$231
Roundtrip
just found
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, Feb 8 from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Fri, Feb 12, priced at $231 just found
Thu, Mar 4 - Thu, Mar 18
SYD
Sydney
MEL
Melbourne
$270 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$270
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, Mar 4 from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Thu, Mar 18, priced at $270 found 16 hours 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
$117 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
$129 total
Jun 26 - Jun 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,286 reviews)
"Love watching the airplanes. Facilities were awesome."

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport
Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
10-14 Centre Road Melbourne Airport VIC
$123 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Jun 6 to Jun 7
$136 total
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,390 reviews)
"Nice Hotel for a short stay. Really close to airport. Uber eats was not available, I guess due to location of hotel. Transportation is available courtesy of hotel for a fee for drop off at the airport."

Reviewed on May 30, 2026

Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

4 out of 5
300 Spencer Street Melbourne VIC
$66 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$74 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,125 reviews)
"Fantastic stay & great service from Check In to Check Out. So nice to be served by staff that engage and talk to the customers. Nothing is every too much trouble. Thankyou."

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

Atlantis 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
$168 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$184 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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! (1,271 reviews)
"Something about the Langham and its vibe makes it our go to. Comfortable rooms, great location, room service on point. Will be back."

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

The Langham, Melbourne
ibis Melbourne Central

ibis Melbourne Central

3.5 out of 5
399 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne VIC
$74 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
$81 total
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Loved location"

Reviewed on May 30, 2026

ibis Melbourne Central
Rydges Melbourne

Rydges Melbourne

4.5 out of 5
186 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC
$146 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$160 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (872 reviews)
"Great hotel convenient to theatres and food etc. Great bar great decor.. wouldn’t stay anywhere else."

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

Rydges 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
$102 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$113 total
Jun 16 - Jun 17
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! (1,507 reviews)
"Good clean rooms close to airport Staff organised the drop offs and pick ups very well"

Reviewed on May 31, 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
$105 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$115 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
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! (1,002 reviews)
"No cable tv, just local channels- kind of a bummer, but everything else was great!"

Reviewed on May 30, 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
$105 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$116 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Good location for the airport"

Reviewed on May 29, 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
$59 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
$65 total
Jun 4 - Jun 5
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! (2,464 reviews)
"Nice cheap alternative. Convieniently located near southern cross station."

Reviewed on May 27, 2026

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
ibis Budget Fawkner

ibis Budget Fawkner

3 out of 5
1401 Sydney Road Fawkner VIC
$52 nightly
The price is $57 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$57 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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 (1,000 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on May 28, 2026

ibis Budget Fawkner
ibis budget Melbourne Airport

ibis budget Melbourne Airport

3 out of 5
Caldwell Drive Melbourne Airport VIC
$90 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Jun 6 to Jun 7
$99 total
Jun 6 - Jun 7
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was helpful in getting us a new room after there was a foul odor in the first room. After that it was a basic place to lay our heads. We could not find delivery options for food via delivery apps or local businesses, so it was McDonald's for dinner."

Reviewed on May 30, 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
$87 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$87 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
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...
"THE ROOM WAS VERY CLEAN. THE KITCHEN WAS GREAT, PROVIDING ALL WE NEEDED A NICE PERSONAL CAR PARK BEDDING WAS REALLY COMFORTABLE TOWELS, FACE WASHERS, HAND TOWEL AND BATH MAT ALL PROVIDED CONDITIONER, SHAMPOO, HAND WASH AND BODY LOTION ALL THERE FOR US. EVERYTHING 5 STAR UNTIL WE STEPPED INTO THE ..."

Reviewed on May 25, 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
$71 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$78 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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! (8,493 reviews)
"This is a great place to stay in Melbourne. You are close to the tram network and one street over to the Queen Victoria markets. Would definitely stay here again. Was travelling with a friend and we got a 2 bedroom apartment for a really good price. The common area was very roomy and had everything ..."

Reviewed on May 30, 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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