Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
A direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport takes 1 hour 35 minutes (on average). Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11 — the same as Sydney.
Flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport start at 05:25 — the earliest with Qantas. The latest departure is the 22:00 option with Jetstar. In total, you can take your pick of 779 weekly services from SYD to MEL.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
An easy trip from SYD to MEL is all it takes to reach Melbourne, Australia. There is a variety of airlines that provide direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, including:
If you want a stopover for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the most popular stopovers between SYD and MEL:
Canberra Airport
Launceston Airport
Hobart International Airport
Once you've found cheap ticket from SYD to MEL, get your travel documents ready. A visa or passport isn't needed as you're travelling within Australia. As long as you have some other identity document, such as an ID card or driver's license, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is $29. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $58. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap flight tickets from SYD to MEL, book your journey 7 months ahead of the departure date.
Schedule your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Sydney, Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport can be reached in approximately 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport is roughly 27 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to SYD? If you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're on a late flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the centre of Melbourne takes about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 42 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Melbourne in April.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to visit Melbourne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from SYD to MEL in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best stays in Melbourne right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from SYD to MEL:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are top sights which should feature on every Melbourne itinerary.
Complete your Melbourne trip with hotels and a car rental
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