Routes · From SYD

Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) flights

Nonstop from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

706km

439 mi, great circle

Flying time

1h 36m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

average, November 2026

Airlines

passenger airlines

Airlines flying SYD to MEL

Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): Singapore Airlines.

Route map

The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

About 1h 36m gate to gate for the 706 km (439 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SYD to MEL?

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia, with about 74 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).