Sydney to Melbourne Flight Schedule — Daily Timetable & Departure Times

Schedule for 25 Apr 2026 · Domestic · Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) → Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Sydney to Melbourne Daily Flight Schedule — Today's Timetable

Daily flights

6:00 AM

First departure

10:00 PM

Last departure

706 km

Flight distance

Flight	Airline	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Aircraft	Stops
QF-401	QF	6:00 AM	7:35 AM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
JQ-501	JQ	6:00 AM	7:40 AM	1h 40m	A320ceo	Direct
VA-800	VA	6:05 AM	7:40 AM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
QF-405	QF	6:25 AM	8:00 AM	1h 35m	A321neo	Direct
VA-804	VA	6:30 AM	8:05 AM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
QF-409	QF	7:00 AM	8:35 AM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
VA-808	VA	7:00 AM	8:35 AM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
JQ-505	JQ	7:00 AM	8:40 AM	1h 40m	A321neo	Direct
VA-810	VA	7:15 AM	8:50 AM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
QF-413	QF	7:25 AM	9:00 AM	1h 35m	A321neo	Direct
VA-812	VA	7:30 AM	9:05 AM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
QF-415	QF	7:45 AM	9:20 AM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
VA-814	VA	7:45 AM	9:20 AM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
VA-816	VA	8:00 AM	9:35 AM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
VA-818	VA	8:15 AM	9:50 AM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
JQ-507	JQ	8:15 AM	9:50 AM	1h 35m	A320ceo	Direct
QF-421	QF	8:25 AM	10:00 AM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
VA-820	VA	8:30 AM	10:05 AM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
QF-423	QF	8:45 AM	10:20 AM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
JQ-515	JQ	8:50 AM	10:25 AM	1h 35m	A320ceo	Direct
QF-425	QF	9:00 AM	10:35 AM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
VA-824	VA	9:00 AM	10:35 AM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
VA-826	VA	9:30 AM	11:05 AM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
QF-429	QF	9:35 AM	11:10 AM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
JQ-509	JQ	9:45 AM	11:20 AM	1h 35m	A320ceo	Direct
VA-830	VA	10:00 AM	11:35 AM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
QF-433	QF	10:05 AM	11:40 AM	1h 35m	332	Direct
QF-435	QF	10:30 AM	12:05 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
VA-832	VA	10:30 AM	12:05 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
JQ-511	JQ	10:35 AM	12:10 PM	1h 35m	A321ceo	Direct
VA-834	VA	11:00 AM	12:35 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
QF-437	QF	11:05 AM	12:40 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
QF-439	QF	11:35 AM	1:10 PM	1h 35m	A321neo	Direct
QF-441	QF	12:00 PM	1:35 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
VA-838	VA	12:00 PM	1:35 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
JQ-513	JQ	12:05 PM	1:40 PM	1h 35m	A320ceo	Direct
JQ-517	JQ	12:35 PM	2:10 PM	1h 35m	A321ceo	Direct
QF-443	QF	12:40 PM	2:15 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
QF-445	QF	1:00 PM	2:35 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
VA-844	VA	1:30 PM	3:05 PM	1h 35m	73W	Direct
VA-846	VA	2:00 PM	3:35 PM	1h 35m	B737 MAX 8	Direct
QF-449	QF	2:10 PM	3:45 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
JQ-519	JQ	2:35 PM	4:10 PM	1h 35m	A320ceo	Direct
QF-451	QF	2:45 PM	4:20 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
QF-453	QF	3:00 PM	4:35 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
VA-850	VA	3:00 PM	4:35 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
QF-459	QF	3:40 PM	5:15 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
VA-858	VA	4:00 PM	5:35 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
JQ-521	JQ	4:05 PM	5:40 PM	1h 35m	A321neo	Direct
QF-461	QF	4:10 PM	5:45 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
QF-465	QF	4:30 PM	6:05 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
VA-862	VA	4:30 PM	6:05 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
JQ-523	JQ	4:40 PM	6:15 PM	1h 35m	A320ceo	Direct
VA-866	VA	5:00 PM	6:35 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
JQ-525	JQ	5:00 PM	6:35 PM	1h 35m	A320ceo	Direct
VA-868	VA	5:15 PM	6:50 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
QF-471	QF	5:20 PM	6:55 PM	1h 35m	A321neo	Direct
VA-870	VA	5:30 PM	7:05 PM	1h 35m	B737 MAX 8	Direct
QF-473	QF	5:35 PM	7:10 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
VA-872	VA	5:45 PM	7:20 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
QF-475	QF	5:55 PM	7:30 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
JQ-527	JQ	5:55 PM	7:30 PM	1h 35m	A320ceo	Direct
VA-874	VA	6:00 PM	7:35 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
QF-477	QF	6:05 PM	7:40 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
QF-479	QF	6:10 PM	7:45 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
VA-876	VA	6:15 PM	7:50 PM	1h 35m	73W	Direct
QF-481	QF	6:30 PM	8:05 PM	1h 35m	A321neo	Direct
VA-878	VA	6:30 PM	8:05 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
JQ-531	JQ	6:30 PM	8:05 PM	1h 35m	A321neo	Direct
QF-483	QF	6:45 PM	8:20 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
QF-485	QF	7:00 PM	8:35 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
VA-882	VA	7:00 PM	8:35 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
VA-886	VA	7:30 PM	9:05 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
JQ-533	JQ	7:45 PM	9:20 PM	1h 35m	A321ceo	Direct
QF-1515	QF	8:00 PM	9:35 PM	1h 35m	223	Direct
VA-892	VA	8:30 PM	10:05 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct
JQ-529	JQ	8:45 PM	10:20 PM	1h 35m	A320ceo	Direct
QF-499	QF	10:00 PM	11:35 PM	1h 35m	B737-800	Direct

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Airlines Flying Sydney to Melbourne

The following airlines operate direct flights on the Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) route:

QFVAJQ

QF operates 32 flights daily on this route using A321neo, 332, B737-800, 223 aircraft.

VA operates 30 flights daily on this route using B737-800, 73W, B737 MAX 8 aircraft.

JQ operates 16 flights daily on this route using A321neo, A320ceo, A321ceo aircraft.

Sydney to Melbourne Flight Time & Route Information

The flight distance from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) is approximately 706 km. The typical non-stop flight time on this route is –, depending on the aircraft and airline.

Flights from Sydney to Melbourne depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and arrive at Melbourne Airport (MEL). The first flight of the day departs at 6:00 AM and the last flight departs at 10:00 PM.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Sydney to Melbourne Flight Schedule

How many flights operate from Sydney to Melbourne daily?

78 flights operate from Sydney to Melbourne daily. Airlines on this route include QF, VA, JQ.

What is the first flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

The first flight from Sydney to Melbourne is QF-401 operated by QF, departing at 6:00 AM.

What is the last flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

The last flight from Sydney to Melbourne is QF-499 operated by QF, departing at 10:00 PM.

What is the flight time from Sydney to Melbourne?

The flight distance from Sydney to Melbourne is 706 km. Flight time varies by airline and aircraft type.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Melbourne?

QF, VA, JQ operate flights on the Sydney to Melbourne route. Use HappyFares to compare fares across all airlines and book the cheapest ticket.

What is the Sydney to Melbourne flight schedule today?

Today's Sydney to Melbourne flight schedule has 78 flights. Departures range from 6:00 AM (QF QF-401) to 10:00 PM (QF QF-499).

How to check Sydney to Melbourne live flight status?

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