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MEL–SYD · Nonstop
Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) to Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport).
The estimated flight time from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD) is about 1h 29m, covering 438 miles. Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly the route nonstop with 61-62/day departures, from 01:44 to 21:00 local time.
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| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 29m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 438 mi | Nonstop | 61-62/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Melbourne to Sydney
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar operate 61-62/day flights from MEL to SYD. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 3 and 4 at MEL.
- First departure
- 01:44
- Last departure
- 21:00
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 68
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas | 25-26/day | Airbus A220, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SYD to MEL flights — 58-59/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for MEL, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 430 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD) is about 1h 29m, based on the 438-mile flying distance.
How far is Melbourne from Sydney?
Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD) is about 438 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Melbourne to Sydney?
Yes. Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD), with 61-62/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Sydney?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD).
What aircraft fly from Melbourne to Sydney?
The MEL–SYD route is flown with Airbus A220, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 787.