Melbourne to Coffs Harbour (MEL–CFS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 3h 25m 6EACAI → EKMUQF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Coffs Harbour flights
BNE Brisbane 4h 5m 6EACAI → FCVA Brisbane (BNE) to Coffs Harbour flights
CBR Canberra ~4h 20m 6EAIAY → Canberra (CBR) to Coffs Harbour flights
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Melbourne to Coffs Harbour
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 694 mi 2h nonstop

MEL–CFS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qantas leads the route. The flight covers 694 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Coffs Harbour (CFS) Coffs Harbour to Melbourne flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEL–CFS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 5 223 2h – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEL to CFS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to CFS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
SYD ~3h 25m BNE ~4h 5m CBR ~4h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
98
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Coffs Harbour is 0 hours the same as Melbourne.
MEL: AEST · CFS: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 6:00 PM in Coffs Harbour.
Distance & Flight Time
694 mi / 1,117 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
Getting to MEL

No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.

Facts

MEL–CFS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Melbourne to Coffs Harbour route.
Route details
Distance694 mi / 1,117 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEL
Full nameMelbourne Airport
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: CFS
Full nameCoffs Harbour Airport
IATA / ICAOCFS / YCFS
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEL to CFS flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 694 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MEL to CFS: Qantas.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sydney Kingsford Smith and Brisbane.
Yes, return flights from CFS to MEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Flight time is about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours on the 1,100 km sector. Coffs Harbour sits on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. Flights typically route northeast across inland NSW.
Bonza has operated Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Coffs Harbour nonstop. Rex Airlines and Link Airways may also serve the route or have done so seasonally. Check current schedules as regional Australian routes change frequently. Aircraft are typically turboprops or small jets.
Coffs Harbour Airport is a small regional facility with a single terminal. It sits right in town, about 3 km south of the city center. Taxis, rideshare, and rental cars are available at the terminal. The airport handles flights to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
If nonstop service is not available, fly Melbourne to Sydney and connect to a Coffs Harbour flight on Rex or QantasLink. The Sydney to Coffs sector takes about 1 hour. Driving from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour via the Hume and Pacific Highways is about 1,100 km and takes 11 to 12 hours.
Coffs Harbour is a coastal city known for its beaches, the Solitary Islands Marine Park for diving and snorkeling, and the Dorrigo National Park rainforest inland. The Big Banana is the most recognized landmark. The area has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters.

Melbourne to Coffs Harbour: Victoria to Mid-North Coast NSW

MEL-CFS covers about 1,100 km in just under 2 hours of flight time. Nonstop service availability varies by season and carrier. Bonza has operated the route from Melbourne Tullamarine, and Rex Airlines may also serve it. Regional Australian schedules shift frequently, so check current timetables. If nonstop flights are not running, connecting through Sydney adds about 2 hours to the journey on Rex or QantasLink.

Coffs Harbour Airport is a compact facility 3 km from the city center, making the airport-to-town transfer quick. The mid-north coast of NSW has a subtropical climate that draws visitors for beaches, the Solitary Islands Marine Park, and the Dorrigo rainforest hinterland. Driving from Melbourne is possible but takes 11 to 12 hours on the Hume and Pacific Highways. Flying cuts that to under 2 hours nonstop when service is available.