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Sydney.85 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Apr, returning Sat, 17 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sat, 17 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 85 €, select.
Sydney.86 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Sat, 7 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 86 €, select.
Sydney.86 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 86 €, select.
Sydney.86 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May, returning Tue, 20 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 14 May, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 86 €, select.
Sydney.88 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Dec, returning Sun, 18 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 17 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sun, 18 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 88 €, select.
Sydney.88 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar, returning Wed, 11 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 88 €, select.
Sydney.88 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Aug, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 13 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 88 €, select.
Sydney.88 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun, returning Tue, 1 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 88 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Sydney

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Sydney flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Sydney

Melbourne Tullamarine to Sydney: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne Tullamarine to Sydney below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sydney.

Melbourne to Sydney: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found85 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 26 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week2,192

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Sydney is 85 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 26 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Sydney.
Qantas, Air New Zealand and Emirates fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Sydney.
As of April 2025, there are 2,192 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Sydney.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Sydney is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sydney Airport on Tuesday, 29 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sydney but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sydney.

Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Melbourne.

  • Flights from MEL to SYD start from 05:25 — the first with Qantas. The last departure is at 21:00 with Qantas. Overall, you can take your pick of 784 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your MEL to SYD flight.

  • During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.

  • With direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Sydney (and then other corners of Australia) is a breeze. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Jetstar on this route.

  • Jetstar is the most punctual carrier that operates MEL to SYD flights, with 67.48% of its services arriving as planned.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEL and SYD:

    • Canberra Airport

    • Merimbula Airport

    • Launceston Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • 42 € is the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Return flights start at 85 €. These fares may change based on availability.

  • Get cheap tickets from MEL to SYD by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Picking up cheap flights from MEL to SYD couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near MEL. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney

  • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to the centre of Sydney has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Sydney in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to visit Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to SYD around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Australia

  • Sydney has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a trip to Canberra will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.

  • Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.

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