MelbourneSydneyDirect FlightsMEL–SYD
Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) to Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport).
Flight time from MEL to SYD is estimated at about 1h 29m, based on the 438-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 62-63/day across 4 captured airlines, with Qantas appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 01:44 to 22:57 local time.
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| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 29m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 438 mi | 62-63/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for MEL to SYD
Our current provider sample includes 62-63/day from MEL to SYD across 4 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 1, 3, 4.
- First departure
- 01:44
- Last departure
- 22:57
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Captured departures/day
- 74
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas | 25-26/day | Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family, Airbus A220 · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 01:44 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SYD to MEL flights — 60/day on 6 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for MEL to SYD, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 436 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from MEL to SYD?
The MEL to SYD flight time is estimated at about 1h 29m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is MEL from SYD?
MEL to SYD is about 438 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from MEL to SYD?
Our current provider sample for MEL to SYD includes Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, JTE. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from MEL to SYD?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for MEL to SYD include Airbus A320 family, Boeing 787, BAe 146-300, Boeing 737, Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family, Airbus A220.