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title: "Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD) flights: who flies it"
description: "Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly nonstop from MEL to SYD, about 551 flights a week, covering 439 miles. See award seats by date on 2LNR, the next 14 days free."
canonical: "https://2lnr.com/routes/mel-syd"
url: "https://2lnr.com/routes/mel-syd.md"
date_modified: "2026-10-25T05:37:10Z"
---

# Melbourne to Sydney (MEL-SYD): nonstop flights and award space

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly nonstop between Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD), roughly 551 times a week. The timetable below shows the nonstop scheduled at 1h 25m to 1h 40m for the 439 miles. 2LNR tracks award seats on Qantas across every MEL to SYD date, so you can see whether a seat exists before you move points.

Schedule last confirmed October 25, 2026. Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book.

Updated October 29, 2026.

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551

Flights a week, 4-week average

1h 25m to 1h 40m

Scheduled flight time

439 mi

Nonstop distance

Free

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## Melbourne to Sydney flight schedule

Scheduled nonstop departures for MEL to SYD starting October 28, 2026, last checked against our schedule feed on October 25, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book.

Scheduled nonstop departures from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)

| Date | Flight | Airline | Departs MEL | Arrives SYD | Duration | Aircraft |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Wed, Oct 28 | JQ 500 | Jetstar | 06:00 | 07:30 | 1h 30m | [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a320.md) |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 1500 | Qantas | 06:00 | 07:30 | 1h 30m | [Airbus A220-300](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/qf/a220-300.md) |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 1514 | Qantas | 06:00 | 07:30 | 1h 30m | Airbus A220-300 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | VA 803 | Virgin Australia | 06:00 | 07:25 | 1h 25m | [Boeing 737 MAX 8](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-max-8.md) |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 404 | Qantas | 06:15 | 07:45 | 1h 30m | [Boeing 737-800](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/qf/737-800.md) |
| Wed, Oct 28 | VA 805 | Virgin Australia | 06:15 | 07:40 | 1h 25m | [Boeing 737-800](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-800.md) |
| Wed, Oct 28 | VA 807 | Virgin Australia | 06:30 | 07:55 | 1h 25m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 406 | Qantas | 06:35 | 08:05 | 1h 30m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | JQ 502 | Jetstar | 06:45 | 08:20 | 1h 35m | Airbus A320 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 408 | Qantas | 06:45 | 08:15 | 1h 30m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 410 | Qantas | 07:00 | 08:35 | 1h 35m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | VA 811 | Virgin Australia | 07:00 | 08:25 | 1h 25m | Boeing 737 MAX 8 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 412 | Qantas | 07:10 | 08:45 | 1h 35m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | VA 813 | Virgin Australia | 07:15 | 08:40 | 1h 25m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | JQ 504 | Jetstar | 07:25 | 08:55 | 1h 30m | Airbus A320 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 414 | Qantas | 07:25 | 09:00 | 1h 35m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | VA 815 | Virgin Australia | 07:30 | 08:55 | 1h 25m | [Boeing 737-700](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-700.md) |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 416 | Qantas | 07:45 | 09:25 | 1h 40m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | VA 817 | Virgin Australia | 07:45 | 09:10 | 1h 25m | Boeing 737 MAX 8 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 418 | Qantas | 08:00 | 09:30 | 1h 30m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | VA 819 | Virgin Australia | 08:00 | 09:25 | 1h 25m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | JQ 506 | Jetstar | 08:15 | 09:45 | 1h 30m | [Airbus A320neo](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a320neo.md) |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 420 | Qantas | 08:15 | 09:45 | 1h 30m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | VA 823 | Virgin Australia | 08:30 | 09:55 | 1h 25m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 426 | Qantas | 08:55 | 10:25 | 1h 30m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | VA 827 | Virgin Australia | 09:00 | 10:25 | 1h 25m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | JQ 510 | Jetstar | 09:20 | 10:50 | 1h 30m | [Airbus A321neo family](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a321neo.md) |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 428 | Qantas | 09:30 | 11:00 | 1h 30m | Airbus A321neo family |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 434 | Qantas | 10:00 | 11:25 | 1h 25m | Airbus A321neo family |
| Wed, Oct 28 | VA 833 | Virgin Australia | 10:00 | 11:25 | 1h 25m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 1506 | Qantas | 10:40 | 12:05 | 1h 25m | Airbus A220-300 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 436 | Qantas | 10:40 | 12:05 | 1h 25m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 1262 | Qantas | 10:45 | 12:15 | 1h 30m | Airbus A220-300 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 438 | Qantas | 11:00 | 12:25 | 1h 25m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | VA 837 | Virgin Australia | 11:00 | 12:25 | 1h 25m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | JQ 512 | Jetstar | 11:10 | 12:35 | 1h 25m | Airbus A320 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | JQ 516 | Jetstar | 11:40 | 13:10 | 1h 30m | Airbus A321neo family |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 442 | Qantas | 12:00 | 13:25 | 1h 25m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 444 | Qantas | 12:30 | 13:55 | 1h 25m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | QF 446 | Qantas | 13:00 | 14:25 | 1h 25m | Boeing 737-800 |

Showing the first 40 of 544 scheduled MEL to SYD departures across 7 days with service, starting October 28, 2026. Every remaining date is on the interactive map.

Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline hasn't filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are the equipment the airline filed, named where the code pins down one type and shown as the family or the bare code where it doesn't. Swaps can happen up to departure.

See every MEL to SYD date on the interactive map

## Aircraft on the Melbourne to Sydney nonstop

In the schedule table on this page, Qantas flies the [Boeing 737-800](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/qf/737-800.md), the [Airbus A220-300](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/qf/a220-300.md), and the Airbus A321neo family. Virgin Australia flies the [Boeing 737-800](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-800.md), the [Boeing 737 MAX 8](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-max-8.md), and the [Boeing 737-700](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-700.md). Jetstar flies the [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a320.md), the [Airbus A321neo family](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a321neo.md), and the [Airbus A320neo](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a320neo.md). Each linked aircraft page shows where that airline schedules it. Airlines can swap aircraft up to departure.

## Award seats on MEL to SYD departures

2LNR tracks award seats on Qantas, date by date. Open the calendar for Melbourne to Sydney to see whether a seat exists before you move points, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

Qantas award space was open on 5 of the 14 Melbourne to Sydney departure dates from October 26 to November 8 that 2LNR checked in the 7 days to October 26, 2026.

### See real availability

Award seats by date on the MEL to SYD departures 2LNR tracks, checked against live inventory so you know what's open before you book.

### Set an alert

Premium inventory turns over fast. Watch this route on Pro and 2LNR notifies you when space appears on a date you're tracking.

### Plan on the map

See MEL to SYD on the interactive route map, with schedules, connections, and route statistics.

## Airlines flying Melbourne to Sydney nonstop

Carriers operating MEL to SYD nonstop in the current schedule. Where 2LNR tracks the carrier, its departures show award space by date.

- [Qantas (QF) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/qf.md)\
  [The aircraft QF flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/qf.md)
- [Virgin Australia (VA) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/va.md)\
  [The aircraft VA flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va.md)
- [Jetstar (JQ) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/jq.md)\
  [The aircraft JQ flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq.md)

See MEL to SYD on the interactive map →

## Frequently asked questions about MEL to SYD

**How long is the flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)?**

Scheduled flight times from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD) run from 1h 25m to 1h 40m across the departures in the schedule table on this page. The nonstop covers about 439 miles, and airlines adjust scheduled times by season, so confirm with the airline before you book.

**Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to SYD?**

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly MEL to SYD nonstop. 2LNR tracks award seats on Qantas.

**How many flights a week are there from MEL to SYD?**

About 551 nonstop flights a week run between Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD) in the current schedule, operated by Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next.

**What time do flights from MEL to SYD depart?**

Scheduled MEL to SYD nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 06:00 and 13:00, local time at Melbourne. The schedule table on this page lists every departure by date, with its arrival time and aircraft.

**Which flights operate MEL to SYD nonstop?**

The schedule table on this page lists 40 flight numbers for MEL to SYD nonstops, including QF 404, QF 406, QF 1500, and QF 1514 on Qantas; VA 803, VA 805, and VA 807 on Virgin Australia; and JQ 500 on Jetstar. The table lists each departure by date with its times and aircraft.

**How do I check award availability on MEL to SYD?**

Open the MEL to SYD route on the interactive map or the matrix to see award seats by date on Qantas, the next 14 days free and the full horizon on Pro. On Pro you can also set an alert on the route and 2LNR notifies you when space opens.

Flying the other way? See [SYD to MEL nonstop flights and award space](https://2lnr.com/routes/syd-mel.md).

Award seats rather than schedules? See [Qantas award availability](https://2lnr.com/awards/qf.md).

Looking beyond this route? See [every route from Melbourne (MEL)](https://2lnr.com/routes/mel.md), or [every route from Sydney (SYD)](https://2lnr.com/routes/syd.md).

Nonstops to Sydney (SYD) from other airports within 150 miles of Melbourne (MEL):

- [Little River (AVV) to Sydney (SYD)](https://2lnr.com/routes/avv-syd.md), 33 miles from MEL
- [White Hills (BXG) to Sydney (SYD)](https://2lnr.com/routes/bxg-syd.md), 71 miles from MEL

Nonstops from Melbourne (MEL) to other airports within 150 miles of Sydney (SYD):

- [Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (WSI)](https://2lnr.com/routes/mel-wsi.md), 27 miles from SYD
- [Melbourne (MEL) to Medowie (NTL)](https://2lnr.com/routes/mel-ntl.md), 88 miles from SYD
- [Melbourne (MEL) to Orange (OAG)](https://2lnr.com/routes/mel-oag.md), 125 miles from SYD
- [Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR)](https://2lnr.com/routes/mel-cbr.md), 147 miles from SYD

Distances are great-circle between the airports, not driving distance.

- [How to plan an upgrade by route](https://2lnr.com/guides/upgrade-strategy.md)
- [How to read award availability by date](https://2lnr.com/guides/award-availability.md)

## See MEL to SYD award space by date

See what's open by date on this route, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

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