Flights operate between Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD).
1 airline operates this route with 39-60 flights daily flights.
Average flight time is 1h 25m - 1h 40m.
Route distance is 440 miles (708 km).
Route Distance
440 miles (708 km)
Average Duration
1h 25m - 1h 40m
Airlines Operating This Route
Virgin Australia
Flight Frequency
Daily Flights
39-60 flights
Weekly Flights
376
Typical Departure Time Ranges
Earliest Departure
05:30
Latest Departure
21:00
Route Intelligence Dashboard
Overall Connectivity Score
70
GoodRoute Diversity
1
Direct Routes
Virgin Australia serves 1 destination from MEL
Weekly Frequency
210
Weekly Flights
Trend: Stable
Top 1 Most Frequent Routes - Details
| Route | Weekly Flights | Duration | Distance | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEL → Sydney (SYD) (SYD) | 210/week | 1h 25m - 1h 40m | 440 km | Very Stable |
Flight Schedule & Filters
Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)
Virgin Australia operates scheduled nonstop flights between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Sydney (SYD). Virgin Australia operates 39-60 flights daily flights on this route.• Flight Duration: 1h 25m - 1h 40m (average flight time)• Distance: 440 miles (708 km) (air miles between airports)• Daily Flights: 39-60 flights (scheduled departures per day)
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
AU
Sydney (SYD)
AU
FLIGHT TIME
1h 25m - 1h 40m
FLIGHT DISTANCE
440 miles (708 km)
1h 25m - 1h 25m
05:30
21:00
440 miles (708 km)
July
1 (Show)
376
Virgin Australia Terminal Information & Contact
Departure Terminal - Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Terminal: 3
Phone: 00 61 7 3295 2296
Location: 3, Melbourne, AU
Arrival Terminal - Sydney (SYD)
Terminal: 2
Phone: 00 61 7 3295 2296
Location: 2, Sydney, AU
Virgin Australia Flight Schedule from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)
| Flight | Airline | Departure | Arrival | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VA801 |  Virgin Australia | 05:30 | 06:55:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA803 | Virgin Australia | 06:00 | 07:25:00 | Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger |
VA805 | Virgin Australia | 06:15 | 07:40:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA807 | Virgin Australia | 06:30 | 07:55:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA811 | Virgin Australia | 07:00 | 08:25:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA813 | Virgin Australia | 07:15 | 08:40:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA815 | Virgin Australia | 07:30 | 08:55:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA817 | Virgin Australia | 07:45 | 09:10:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA819 | Virgin Australia | 08:00 | 09:25:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA823 | Virgin Australia | 08:30 | 09:55:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA827 | Virgin Australia | 09:00 | 10:25:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA829 | Virgin Australia | 09:30 | 10:55:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA833 | Virgin Australia | 10:00 | 11:25:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA835 | Virgin Australia | 10:45 | 12:10:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA837 | Virgin Australia | 11:00 | 12:25:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA841 | Virgin Australia | 12:00 | 13:25:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA845 | Virgin Australia | 13:00 | 14:25:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA849 | Virgin Australia | 14:00 | 15:25:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA853 | Virgin Australia | 15:00 | 16:25:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA855 | Virgin Australia | 15:30 | 16:55:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA859 | Virgin Australia | 16:00 | 17:25:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA863 | Virgin Australia | 16:30 | 17:55:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA867 | Virgin Australia | 17:00 | 18:25:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA869 | Virgin Australia | 17:15 | 18:40:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA871 | Virgin Australia | 17:30 | 18:55:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA875 | Virgin Australia | 18:00 | 19:25:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA879 | Virgin Australia | 18:30 | 19:55:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA883 | Virgin Australia | 19:00 | 20:25:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA887 | Virgin Australia | 19:30 | 20:55:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA897 | Virgin Australia | 21:00 | 22:25:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
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Virgin Australia Terminal Information
Departure Terminal at Melbourne Airport (MEL):
• Terminal : Virgin Australia operates from this terminal
Terminal 3:
• Virgin Australia Terminal Phone: 00 61 7 3295 2296
Arrival Terminal at Sydney (SYD):
• Terminal : Virgin Australia operates from this terminal
Terminal 2:
• Virgin Australia Terminal Phone: 00 61 7 3295 2296
Virgin Australia Contact Information and Customer Services
Customer Service Phone
+61 7 3295 3000Official Website
virginaustralia.comFrequently Asked Questions
How many Virgin Australia flights operate from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)?
Virgin Australia operates 30 flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD).
What city does Sydney (SYD) airport serve?
Sydney (SYD) airport serves Sydney, AU.
How long is the Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)?
The flight duration is approximately 1h 25m - 1h 40m.
What is the distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)?
The distance is 440 miles (708 km).
What aircraft does Virgin Australia use on this route?
Virgin Australia uses Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2, Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger on this route.
Which other airlines operate on this route?
2 other airlines operate on this route: Qantas, Jetstar.
What are the earliest and latest Virgin Australia flight departure times?
The earliest Virgin Australia flight departs at 05:30 and the latest departs at 21:00.
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