Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD): Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. The two airports are 439 miles (707 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Canberra, Wagga Wagga and Merimbula and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MEL to SYD
- JetstarNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Virgin AustraliaNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
Book MEL to SYD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Jetstar, Qantas
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Virgin Australia
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Australia VelocityBooks Virgin Australia
MEL to SYD with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Canberra (CBR)Qantas and Virgin Australia the whole way+1
- Via Wagga Wagga (WGA)Rex Airlines the whole wayZLZL
- Via Merimbula (MIM)Rex Airlines the whole wayZLZL
- Via Orange (OAG)Link Airways, then Rex Airlines and QantasFCZL
- Via Newcastle (NTL)Jetstar, Virgin Australia and 1 more, then FlyPelicanFP
- Via Dubbo (DBO)Link Airways, then Qantas and Rex AirlinesFCZL
- Via Mildura (MQL)Qantas the whole wayZL
- Via Launceston (LST)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
- Via Coffs Harbour (CFS)Qantas the whole wayZL
- Via Hobart (HBA)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
- Via Adelaide (ADL)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
- Via Ballina (BNK)Jetstar the whole way
- Via Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
- Via Brisbane (BNE)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
MEL to SYD: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to SYD?
Jetstar, Qantas (oneworld) and Virgin Australia fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD).
How far is Melbourne from Sydney by plane?
Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD) are 439 miles (707 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MEL to SYD award flights?
15 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus and 7 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does MEL to SYD cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MEL to SYD with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Melbourne and Sydney?
The most direct connections are through Canberra (CBR), Wagga Wagga (WGA), Merimbula (MIM), Orange (OAG) and Newcastle (NTL). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qantas through Canberra.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.