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.

Thu, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 23
SYD
Sydney
MEL
Melbourne
$145 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$145
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Jun 11 from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Tue, Jun 23, priced at $145 found 1 day ago
Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 8
SYD
Sydney
MEL
Melbourne
$231 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$231
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Oct 7 from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Thu, Oct 8, priced at $231 found 3 days ago
Sat, Jul 25 - Thu, Jul 30
SYD
Sydney
MEL
Melbourne
$289 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$289
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat, Jul 25 from Sydney to Melbourne, returning Thu, Jul 30, priced at $289 found 2 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
$116 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Jun 6 to Jun 7
$128 total
Jun 6 - Jun 7
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! (1,276 reviews)
"Restaurant was expensive and not great food. Service and room were good."

Reviewed on May 23, 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
$116 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Jun 6 to Jun 7
$128 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! (1,395 reviews)
"In my view, this establishment has well maintained its high standards Apart from the friendly and efficient reception staff, my room was impeccably clean. Most pleasing was the well prepared and presented evening meal. The eye fillet was exactly cooked to my request for medium. My only suggestion ..."

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

4 out of 5
300 Spencer Street Melbourne VIC
$73 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$81 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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! (3,128 reviews)
"It is very convenient and budget friendly. Staff are very supportive."

Reviewed on May 25, 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
$166 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
$183 total
Jun 8 - Jun 9
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 ...
The Langham, Melbourne
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

4 out of 5
300 Spencer Street Melbourne VIC
$73 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$81 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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! (3,128 reviews)
"It is very convenient and budget friendly. Staff are very supportive."

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
ibis Melbourne Central

ibis Melbourne Central

3.5 out of 5
399 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne VIC
$73 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$81 total
May 31 - Jun 1
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Good value great location"

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

ibis Melbourne Central
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
$101 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from May 28 to May 29
$112 total
May 28 - May 29
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! (1,511 reviews)
"We received a warm welcome from the Reception staff. The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. The restaurant has a variety of meals, from snack food to specials. The food was very good and reasonably priced. The 24 hour shuttle service is excellent and the driver was friendly and very polite. ..."

Reviewed on May 23, 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
$104 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$114 total
May 31 - Jun 1
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)
"We recently stayed for a night after a flight. We were picked up promptly from the airport. We decided to dine in for dinner and the meal was very nice. Our room was large, quiet and the beds very comfortable Breakfast was a buffet and was also great. We would definitely stay here again before or ..."

Reviewed on May 25, 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
$104 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$115 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)
"This is a great place to stay. Helpful staff, courtesy bus made it easy to get too and from the airport. I would totally stay there again."

Reviewed on May 24, 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
$54 nightly
The price is $59 total per night from May 28 to May 29
$59 total
May 28 - May 29
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! (2,472 reviews)
"Fantastic accommodation right in the heart of Melbourne. Can walk to all the things or jump on a tram."

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
ibis Budget Fawkner

ibis Budget Fawkner

3 out of 5
1401 Sydney Road Fawkner VIC
$49 nightly
The price is $53 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$53 total
May 31 - Jun 1
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)
"I have stayed at this property many times. I would describe it as simple, straight forward, the rooms are pretty small, but you have everything you need. Over the road (busy road) are Coles, Kmart, Woolworths etc. As well as McDonalds, Hungry Jacks etc. I like that this hotel is out of town. It takes ..."

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

ibis Budget Fawkner
ibis budget Melbourne Airport

ibis budget Melbourne Airport

3 out of 5
Caldwell Drive Melbourne Airport VIC
$87 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from May 30 to May 31
$96 total
May 30 - May 31
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! (1,005 reviews)
"The bed was comfortable, shower was hot, and it was quiet. Tea and coffee (with sugar and milk) in the room plus a small fridge. Short walk from/to the international terminal and skybus. Reception is staffed until 2:00. Vending machines by the reception if you're hungry (and BF from 6:30, but we ..."

Reviewed on May 25, 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
$86 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from May 26 to May 27
$86 total
May 26 - May 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Good bed"

Reviewed on May 16, 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
$70 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$77 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! (8,485 reviews)
"Very welcoming and clean enjoyed my stay"

Reviewed on May 24, 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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