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

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283 mi airlines 77/wk
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Flight Schedule 28 flights Verified 3h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QF2078+3
QF Qant
DH4
8:30 AM
AEST T1
9:50 AM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZL3656
ZL Regional Express
SF3
8:30 AM
AEST T4
9:50 AM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5106cs
EK Emirates
DH4
8:30 AM
AEST T1
9:50 AM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ7050cs
NZ Air New Zealand
DH4
8:30 AM
AEST T1
9:45 AM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA4893cs
LA LATAM Chile
DH4
8:30 AM
AEST T1
9:45 AM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZL3662
ZL Regional Express
SF3
11:10 AM
AEST T4
12:30 PM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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ZL3664
ZL Regional Express
SF3
1:10 PM
AEST T4
2:30 PM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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ZL3682
ZL Regional Express
SF3
3:10 PM
AEST T4
4:30 PM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU4141cs
MU China Eastern
DH4
3:20 PM
AEST T1
4:35 PM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2082+2
QF Qant
DH4
3:20 PM
AEST T1
4:40 PM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5384cs
EK Emirates
DH4
3:25 PM
AEST T1
4:45 PM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2076
QF Qant
DH4
6:45 PM
AEST T1
8:05 PM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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ZL3684
ZL Regional Express
SF3
7:05 PM
AEST T4
8:25 PM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ7047cs
NZ Air New Zealand
DH4
6:30 AM
AEST
7:45 AM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA4892cs
LA LATAM Chile
DH4
6:30 AM
AEST
7:45 AM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZL3653
ZL Regional Express
SF3
6:30 AM
AEST
7:50 AM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU4142cs
MU China Eastern
DH4
6:30 AM
AEST
7:45 AM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2077+4
QF Qant
DH4
6:45 AM
AEST
8:00 AM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5105cs
EK Emirates
DH4
6:45 AM
AEST
8:00 AM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5107cs
EK Emirates
DH4
10:15 AM
AEST
11:30 AM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZL3657
ZL Regional Express
SF3
10:15 AM
AEST
11:35 AM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2079+2
QF Qant
DH4
10:15 AM
AEST
11:30 AM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZL3663
ZL Regional Express
SF3
12:50 PM
AEST
2:10 PM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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QF2081
QF Qant
DH4
1:35 PM
AEST
2:50 PM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZL3665
ZL Regional Express
SF3
2:50 PM
AEST
4:10 PM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZL3685
ZL Regional Express
SF3
5:00 PM
AEST
6:20 PM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2083+1
QF Qant
DH4
5:05 PM
AEST
6:20 PM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5397cs
EK Emirates
DH4
5:10 PM
AEST
6:25 PM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Melbourne to Mildura
2 carriers, 77 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 77 Flights/wk 283 mi 1h 15m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

MEL–MQL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Regional Express 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
ZL Regional Express 24 SF3 1h20
QF Qantas Also: EK, LA, MU, NZ 20 DH4 1h20 Oneworld EK, LA, MU, NZ
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – EK, LA, MU, NZ, QF
SF3 Saab SF340A/B – ZL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ZL (24 flights/wk, 55%)
Oneworld: QF (20 flights/wk, 45%)
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
9
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
77
Outbound / wk
86
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to MQL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
58
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
0h
Mildura is 0 hours the same as Melbourne.
MEL: AEST · MQL: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 6:00 PM in Mildura.
Distance & Flight Time
283 mi / 456 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m.
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 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights77 out / 86 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/Melbourne
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 20m. The route covers 283 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Qantas and Regional Express. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 77 nonstop flights per week from MEL to MQL. The return direction has about 86 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Qantas and Regional Express. With 77 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 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 283 miles (456 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 86 return, totaling 163 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via SYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.