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SYD to MEL Flight Details

Distance and aircraft type by airline for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tullamarine Airport.

Origin SYD Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Destination MEL Tullamarine Airport
Distance 438.53 miles
Interesting Facts About Flights from Sydney to Melbourne (SYD to MEL)
What airlines fly direct from SYD airport to MEL airport?
Each month there are several airlines that offer direct flights from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL). Among the top airlines that consistently provide SYD to MEL flights include:
  • Rex Regional Express - (ZL) with 210 direct flights between Sydney and Melbourne monthly
  • Qantas - (QF) with 750 direct flights between SYD and MEL monthly
  • Jetstar - (JQ) with 390 direct flights between Sydney and Melbourne monthly
  • Virgin Australia - (VA) with 360 direct flights between SYD and MEL monthly
  • Singapore Airlines - (SQ) with 390 direct flights between Sydney and Melbourne monthly
How long does it take to fly from SYD to MEL?
The total flight duration time from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) is typically 4 hours 45 minutes. This is the average non-stop flight time based upon historical flights for this route. During this period travelers can expect to fly about 502 miles, or 808 kilometers.
How many flights are there from SYD to MEL per day?
With 5 different airlines operating flights between Sydney and Melbourne, there are, on average, 2,160 flights per month. This equates to about 504 flights per week, and 72 flights per day from SYD to MEL.
How many morning flights are there from SYD to MEL?
  • Jetstar - (JQ) lists, on average, 6 flights departing before 12:00pm, where the first departure from SYD is at 06:00AM and the last departure before noon is at 11:45AM
  • Virgin Australia - (VA) has about 4 flights before noon, starting with the earliest at 07:00AM PST and the latest 11:00AM PST
  • Singapore Airlines - (SQ) lists, on average, 5 flights departing before 12:00pm, where the first departure from SYD is at 07:00AM and the last departure before noon is at 11:00AM
  • Qantas - (QF) lists, on average, 11 flights departing before 12:00pm, where the first departure from SYD is at 06:00AM and the last departure before noon is at 11:30AM
  • Rex Regional Express - (ZL) lists, on average, 2 flights departing before 12:00pm, where the first departure from SYD is at 07:00AM and the last departure before noon is at 09:30AM
How many afternoon flights are available from Sydney to Melbourne?
  • Between 12pm PST and 6pm there are, on average, 11 direct flights provided by Qantas, where the earliest departing flight is at 12:00PM PST and the last departing flight is at 05:30PM PST.
  • Between 12pm PST and 6pm there are, on average, 4 direct flights provided by Jetstar, where the earliest departing flight is at 12:30PM PST and the last departing flight is at 05:30PM PST.
  • There are about 4 Virgin Australia flights between 12pm PST and 6pm PST, beginning at 12:00PM PST and the last afternoon flight at 05:30PM PST.
  • Between 12pm PST and 6pm there are, on average, 4 direct flights provided by Singapore Airlines, where the earliest departing flight is at 12:00PM PST and the last departing flight is at 05:30PM PST.
  • Between 12pm PST and 6pm there are, on average, 3 direct flights provided by Rex Regional Express , where the earliest departing flight is at 01:00PM PST and the last departing flight is at 05:30PM PST.
How many evening flights are currently on sale from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tullamarine Airport?
  • Singapore Airlines - (SQ) with about 3 end of day scheduled flights between SYD and MEL from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.
  • Qantas - (QF) with about 3 end of day scheduled flights between SYD and MEL from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.
  • Rex Regional Express - (ZL) lists 1 direct nighttime flights on average from Sydney to Melbourne.
  • Jetstar - (JQ) with about 3 end of day scheduled flights between SYD and MEL from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.
  • Virgin Australia - (VA) lists 3 direct nighttime flights on average from Sydney to Melbourne.
What is the flight distance from Sydney to Melbourne?
The calculated straight line flying distance from SYD airport to MEL airport is 502 miles, or 808 kilometers.
What is the earliest departure time out of Sydney to Melbourne?
The earliest flight departs from SYD at 06:00AM and arrives at 07:35AM at MEL.
What is the latest flight available from SYD to MEL?
The latest departure time from SYD is scheduled at 09:00PM with an arrival time of 10:35PM at MEL.

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