Melbourne to Sydney flights – the most comfortable way to fly

1 airline flies nonstop between Melbourne and Sydney, about 27 flights a week. The flight takes 1h 20m and covers 705 km. The most comfortable economy seat is on Qantas's Airbus A330-300. Lie-flat business class is available.

Flight time1h 20m
Distance705 km
Nonstop flights / week27

Most comfortable economy

Qantas · Airbus A330-300
Economy · 2-4-2
6.6Comfortable
  • 32″ legroom
  • 18.0″ wide seat
  • Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
  • Wi-Fi
  • Power
  • Seat-back screen

Most comfortable business

Qantas · Airbus A330-300
Lie-flat, direct aisle access · 1-2-1
8.0Very comfortable
  • Lie-flat bed (78″)
  • 21.0″ wide seat
  • Direct aisle access
  • Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
  • Wi-Fi
  • Power
  • Seat-back screen

Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Sydney

FlightDepartsDurationAircraftEconomyBusinessDays
Qantas QF5136
MEL → SYD
08:05 1h 20m 737-800
Narrow-body
3.8Cramped 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
Qantas QF6549
MEL → SYD
11:55 1h 20m A330-300
Wide-body
6.6Comfortable 8.0Very comfortable MTWTFSS
Qantas QF2427
MEL → SYD
15:50 1h 20m A330-300
Wide-body
6.6Comfortable 8.0Very comfortable MTWTFSS
Qantas QF2037
MEL → SYD
19:40 1h 20m 737-800
Narrow-body
3.8Cramped 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

A nonstop flight from Melbourne to Sydney takes about 1 h 20 min and covers 705 km.

Which airlines fly nonstop from Melbourne to Sydney?

Qantas flies nonstop, with about 27 flights a week.

What is the most comfortable economy seat from Melbourne to Sydney?

Qantas on the Airbus A330-300: 2-4-2 layout, 32″ legroom and 18.0″ wide seats – comfort score 6.6/10 (comfortable).

Is there lie-flat business class from Melbourne to Sydney?

Yes. The most comfortable is Qantas's lie-flat, direct aisle access on the Airbus A330-300 (1-2-1), comfort score 8.0/10.

Can I fly with my dog from Melbourne to Sydney?

Not in the cabin – Australia only lets pets arrive as cargo.

Is business class worth it from Melbourne to Sydney?

Business is a lie-flat bed with aisle access for about 408% more than economy on Qantas – SkyBuddy's upgrade score: 1.0/10 (not worth it).

Which aircraft fly from Melbourne to Sydney?

Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 737-800. Choose a wide-body for a quieter, roomier cabin.

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