$99 Cheap Virgin Australia flights Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)

Scoring cheap one-way Virgin Australia flights from SYD to MEL from $99 on Expedia is simple — just filter by “Price (lowest to highest).” Alternatively, check out our affordable return fares from $199 for your next adventure.**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 fly to Melbourne with Virgin Australia. You could also find excellent prices on one-way and return tickets in May.

For cheap Virgin Australia fares from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL), start searching one to three months before your planned departure. Reserving domestic flights 34 to 86 days in advance could save you 25% compared to booking just 6 to 12 days ahead. The day you book can also impact the price you pay. Sunday is typically the most affordable, while Monday is often the most expensive for domestic flights. You can save 6% on average by choosing to book on a Sunday.**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.

Jet off on one of Virgin Australia’s 165 direct weekly flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL). To see your options, enter your destination, origin and dates and hit search. Then select the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters.

Leave Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) for Tullamarine Airport (MEL) on a direct Virgin Australia flight, and you’ll be airborne for approximately 1h 35m.

Virgin Australia operates the most flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL) on Thursday. With up to 30 daily departures, you’ll get the most choice and flexibility on this day.

The earliest Virgin Australia flight from SYD to MEL takes off at 6:30AM UTC+11, touching down at 8:05AM UTC+11. If you’d like to jet off later in the day, the last Virgin Australia flight leaves SYD at 9:30PM UTC+11 and lands at MEL at 11:05PM UTC+11. Flying before noon is often a good option as morning flights are least likely to experience cancellations.**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.

Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the main hub for Virgin Australia flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Melbourne. But the airline also travels to Avalon Airport (AVV). Be sure to select Expedia’s “All Airports” option for your destination to see exactly what’s available for your getaway to Melbourne.

You’re permitted 1 cabin bag weighing up to 15 lb with dimensions not exceeding 22 inches x 9 inches x 14 inches. You may also take a small personal item onboard when traveling standard economy from SYD to MEL with Virgin Australia. Baggage restrictions may vary by airfare type and cabin class, so check Virgin Australia’s website to avoid extra fees at the airport.

Heading from SYD to MEL with Virgin Australia means enjoying a host of perks, such as a 4-star airline rating and an excellent in-flight experience. Plus, when you book through Expedia, One Key™ members can earn OneKeyCash™* to spend on select future travel purchases. That’s in addition to the Virgin Australia Velocity points you can earn with Virgin Australia.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.

You’ll likely be on a Boeing 737-800 or a Boeing 737-700 when flying Virgin Australia from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL). However, keep in mind that a different plane may be used depending on operational demands.

You can usually cancel or modify your flight, although there may be additional fees if your booking was made more than 24 hours ago. Want to keep your options open? Apply the “Changes included” or “No cancel fee” filter to find flights that won’t charge extra if you need to adjust your plans. To modify your booking, go to “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking” for more information.