SydneyMelbourneNonstop Flight TimeSYD–MEL
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) to Melbourne (Tullamarine).
The flight from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) takes about 1h 25m, covering 441 miles. Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly the route nonstop with 58-59/day departures, from 06:00 to 22:00 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1h 25m | 441 mi | Nonstop | 50 daily flights From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Sydney to Melbourne
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar operate 58-59/day flights from SYD to MEL. Departures leave from Terminals 2 and 3 at SYD.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 22:00
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 67
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas | 24-25/day | Airbus A220, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 · Terminal 3 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
MEL to SYD flights — 61-62/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SYD, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 411 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 Sydney to Melbourne?
The flight from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) takes about 1h 25m, based on the 441-mile flying distance.
How far is Sydney from Melbourne?
Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) is about 441 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Sydney to Melbourne?
Yes. Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL), with 58-59/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Sydney to Melbourne?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL).
What aircraft fly from Sydney to Melbourne?
The SYD–MEL route is flown with Airbus A220, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737.