Cheap Flights from Sydney to Melbourne Tullamarine

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

• Qantas, Tigerair Jetstar and Virgin Australia offer direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne every day.
• Cheap flights to Melbourne are easy to find, especially if you use our cheapest month search tools, which allows you to review fares over large stretches of time so you can see when the cheapest time to fly is.

How easy is it to depart on flights from Sydney to Melbourne?

Sydney is served by one major airport, and this is the Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. There are multiple nonstop flights to Melbourne from this airport that depart daily, so this is an excellent hub to fly from. Sydney Airport has 3 terminals.

• Terminal 2 – all Jetstar, Tigerair, and Virgin Australia flights to Melbourne depart from T2.
• Terminal 3 – all Qantas flights to Melbourne depart from T3.

Both domestic terminals have restaurants, coffee kiosks, bars, shops, ATMs, information desks, charging points, and free WiFi. Terminals 2 and 3 are connected at Sydney Airport and you can walk between them. For international transfers, there is the T-Bus, or the AirTrain which charges 6AUD ($6.30) for a ticket unless you fly with Virgin Australia or Qantas. 

Arrive at Sydney Airport at least 1 hour before your flight to Melbourne is due to depart.

What do I need before I fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

• A form of photo-ID is required for domestic air travel.
• New Zealand citizens have a right to travel, live and work in Australia, for more information, please visit the Australian High Commission.

What is Melbourne Airport like?

 The Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is Melbourne’s primary flights hub, and sees the most direct flights from Sydney. This airport has 4 modern terminals. 

• Terminal 1 – Qantas flights to Melbourne from Sydney fly into this terminal.
• Terminal 3 – Virgin Australia flights to Melbourne from Sydney fly into this terminal.
• Terminal 4 – Tigerair and Jetstar flights to Melbourne from Sydney fly into this terminal.

Upon arrival you will find ATMs, charging outlets, bars and restaurants, shops, premier lounges, free WiFi and information desks. All terminals can be walked to.

What is the weather like in Melbourne?

• Melbourne is a little cooler than Sydney, but still pretty warm. Summers typically hover between temperatures of 24-30°C, whilst winters dip to 6-14°C.

Is there a time difference between Sydney and Melbourne?

• There is no time difference between Sydney and Melbourne.

Is Melbourne cheaper than Sydney?

Yes, Melbourne is cheaper than Sydney across most costs, except dining. However, costs associated with dining are only marginally higher (typically 2%). Stick to your holiday budget by finding cheap accommodation in Melbourne, then read our new Melbourne city guide for tips on what to see and do in the city. 

What about return flights from Melbourne to Sydney?

Press the Return button when searching outbound fares, to see fares available on the way back, or alternatively, go to our Melbourne to Sydney flights page.

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of January 2019