SydneyMelbourneDirect FlightsSYD–MEL
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) to Melbourne (Tullamarine).
Flight time from SYD to MEL is estimated at about 1h 25m, based on the 441-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 60/day across 6 captured airlines, with Qantas appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 00:31 to 23:43 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1h 25m | 441 mi | 50 daily flights From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SYD to MEL
Our current provider sample includes 60/day from SYD to MEL across 6 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 2, 3.
- First departure
- 00:31
- Last departure
- 23:43
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Captured departures/day
- 75
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas | 24-25/day | Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family, Airbus A220 · Terminal 3 · Seat map | 06:00 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
MEL to SYD flights — 62-63/day on 4 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for SYD to MEL, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 420 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 SYD to MEL?
The SYD to MEL flight time is estimated at about 1h 25m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is SYD from MEL?
SYD to MEL is about 441 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SYD to MEL?
Our current provider sample for SYD to MEL includes Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, JTE, TFX. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from SYD to MEL?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for SYD to MEL include Airbus A320 family, BAe 146-300, Boeing 737, Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family, Airbus A220, Boeing 747.