$148 Cheap Qantas Airways flights Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)

Landing cheap one-way Qantas flights from SYD to MEL from $148 on Expedia is simple — just filter by “Price (lowest to highest).” Or check out our affordable round-trip fares from $294 for your next break.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

August is one of the cheapest months to get away to Melbourne with Qantas. You could also find great prices on one-way and return fares in May.

Begin your search one to three months ahead of your travel date to get cheaper fares on Qantas flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL). You can save 25% by booking your domestic flight 34 to 86 days in advance versus last-minute reservations made 6 to 12 days out. You could also cut costs by buying your fare on a Sunday, as it’s 6% cheaper on average than a Monday, the most expensive day to book.* Get your timing spot on, and you can enjoy significant savings on domestic flights.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Depart on one of Qantas’s 196 direct weekly flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL). To view available options, enter your dates, origin and destination and hit search. Then select the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters.

From takeoff till touchdown, a direct Qantas flight from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL) takes approximately 1h 35m.

If it’s flexibility you’re after, Tuesday offers the most choice for Qantas flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Take your pick of 35 different departures.

Jetting off from SYD at 6:00AM UTC+11, the earliest Qantas flight to MEL lands at 7:35AM UTC+11. Traveling early means you’ll be less likely to encounter delays or cancellations.* Not an early riser? The last Qantas flight from SYD to MEL departs at 10:00PM UTC+11 and touches down at 11:35PM UTC+11.*Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Qantas flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Melbourne arrive at Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Avalon Airport (AVV). The primary Melbourne gateway serviced by this airline is MEL. It’s always worth exploring flights landing at nearby airports on Expedia as there may be lower fares.

For checked luggage, passengers can bring 1 checked-in bag weighing up to 66 lb with dimensions not exceeding 62 inches. You can also travel with 1 cabin bag in the cabin when flying standard economy from SYD to MEL with Qantas. This carry-on has to weigh less than 22 lb and be no larger than 22 inches x 9 inches x 14 inches. Going over these limits can mean extra charges, so read Qantas’s baggage allowance guidelines before you pack.

Offering top-tier customer service and a 4-star airline rating, Qantas is the leading choice for many passengers heading from SYD to MEL. What’s more, if you’re a Qantas Frequent Flyer and One Key™ member booking with Expedia, you could earn OneKeyCash™* on eligible flights on top of your airline miles, which can be put toward future travel purchases.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.

For the Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL) route, Qantas typically operates Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A330-200 planes. Remember that last-minute changes are possible for operational demands, so your flight could be on a different aircraft.

In most cases, you can cancel or change your flight, although additional fees may apply if you booked more than 24 hours ago. Prefer to keep your options open? Make use of Expedia’s “No cancel fee” and “Changes included” filters to find flights that won’t penalize you if you have to alter your plans. To make changes, head to “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking” for more information.