Melbourne to Mildura (MEL–MQL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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283 mi airlines 40/wk
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QF2078
QF Qant
DH4
8:30 AM
AEDT TT1
9:45 AM
ACDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5106
EK Emirates
DH4
8:30 AM
AEDT T1
9:45 AM
ACDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5111
EK Emirates
DH4
3:20 PM
AEDT T1
4:35 PM
ACDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2084
QF Qant
DH4
4:41 PM
AEDT T1
5:37 PM
ACDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5115
EK Emirates
DH4
6:40 PM
AEDT T1
7:55 PM
ACDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2076
QF Qant
DH4
6:45 PM
AEDT T1
8:05 PM
ACDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5105
EK Emirates
DH4
6:30 AM
ACDT
7:45 AM
AEDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2079
QF Qant
DH4
10:10 AM
ACDT
11:25 AM
AEDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5107
EK Emirates
DH4
10:10 AM
ACDT
11:25 AM
AEDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZL3657
ZL Rex
SF3
10:15 AM
ACDT
11:35 AM
AEDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2081
QF Qant
DH4
1:35 PM
ACDT
2:50 PM
AEDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5112
EK Emirates
DH4
5:00 PM
ACDT
6:15 PM
AEDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2085
QF Qant
DH4
5:00 PM
ACDT
6:15 PM
AEDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZL3685
ZL Rex
SF3
5:00 PM
ACDT
6:20 PM
AEDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Melbourne to Mildura
2 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 283 mi 1h 15m nonstop -0.5h behind 1 1-stop hubs

MEL–MQL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 283 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEL–MQL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 20 DH4 1h15
QF Qantas 20 DH4 1h15-1h26 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – EK, QF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (20 flights/wk, 50%)
Oneworld: QF (20 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEL to MQL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
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
40
Outbound / wk
46
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to MQL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-0.5h
Mildura is 0.5 hours behind Melbourne.
MEL: AEDT · MQL: ACDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 5.5:00 PM in Mildura.
Distance & Flight Time
283 mi / 456 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 26m.
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.

MEL–MQL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Melbourne to Mildura route.
Route details
Distance283 mi / 456 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 26m
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights40 out / 46 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: MEL
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: MQL
IATA / ICAOMQL / YMIA
TimezoneAustralia/Broken_Hill
Elevation167 ft / 51 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEL to MQL flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Mildura Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 26m. The route covers 283 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Emirates and Qantas.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from MEL to MQL. The return direction has about 46 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mildura is 0.5 hours behind Melbourne.
Yes, return flights from MQL 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.

Flights from MEL to MQL

Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Mildura Airport (MQL) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and Qantas. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEL to MQL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEL to MQL ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 283 miles (456 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 86 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via SYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.