Geelong/Melbourne to Sydney (Mascot) (AVV–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EK7573
EK Emirates
320
6:00 AM
AEDT
7:25 AM
AEDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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EK7575
EK Emirates
320
8:10 AM
AEDT
9:40 AM
AEDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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JQ604
JQ Jetstar
320
8:10 AM
AEDT
9:40 AM
AEDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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JQ608
JQ Jetstar
320
10:20 AM
AEDT
11:50 AM
AEDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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JQ610
JQ Jetstar
320
3:00 PM
AEDT
4:25 PM
AEDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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JQ612
JQ Jetstar
320
8:55 PM
AEDT
10:20 PM
AEDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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EK7578
EK Emirates
320
8:10 AM
AEDT T2
9:45 AM
AEDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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JQ605
JQ Jetstar
320
8:10 AM
AEDT TT2
9:45 AM
AEDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EK7576
EK Emirates
320
8:10 AM
AEDT T2
9:45 AM
AEDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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JQ613
JQ Jetstar
320
10:22 PM
AEDT T2
12:05 AM+1
AEDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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Geelong/Melbourne to Sydney (Mascot)
3 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 470 mi 1h 25m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

AVV–SYD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Jetstar, Emirates and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 470 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AVV–SYD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar 28 320 1h25-1h30
EK Emirates 13 320 1h25-1h30
QF Qantas 1 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – EK, JQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + JQ (41 flights/wk, 98%)
Oneworld: QF (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AVV to SYD direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AVV to SYD.
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One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
54
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Sydney (Mascot) from Geelong/Melbourne

Nearby airports with service to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
Metric AVV→SYD MEL→SYD ABX→SYD
Distance from AVV 33 mi 194 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 12 3
Weekly flights 41 943 58
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 20m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of AVV with service to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sydney (Mascot) is 0 hours the same as Geelong/Melbourne.
AVV: AEDT · SYD: AEDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Geelong/Melbourne, it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Distance & Flight Time
470 mi / 756 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m.
Getting from SYD

Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).

Sydney (Mascot) Climate

Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.

The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.

AVV–SYD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Geelong/Melbourne to Sydney (Mascot) route.
Route details
Distance470 mi / 756 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights41 out / 28 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: AVV
IATA / ICAOAVV / YMAV
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Elevation35 ft / 11 m
Destination: SYD
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AVV to SYD flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Avalon International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m. The route covers 470 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Emirates, Jetstar and Qantas.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from AVV to SYD. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADL, BNE, OOL and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SYD to AVV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEL and ABX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AVV to SYD

Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates, Jetstar and Qantas. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

AVV to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AVV to SYD ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 470 miles (756 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 69 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via ADL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Melbourne (MEL) and East Albury (ABX).