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

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EK7578cs
EK Emirates
320
8:10 AM
AEST T2
9:45 AM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF5603cs
QF Qant
320
8:10 AM
AEST T2
9:45 AM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ603+2
JQ Jetstar
320
8:10 AM
AEST T2
9:45 AM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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JQ609+2
JQ Jetstar
320
2:30 PM
AEST T2
4:05 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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JQ611+2
JQ Jetstar
320
6:45 PM
AEST T2
8:20 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ613+2
JQ Jetstar
320
9:20 PM
AEST T2
10:50 PM
AEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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QF5602cs
QF Qant
320
6:00 AM
AEST
7:25 AM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK7573cs
EK Emirates
320
6:00 AM
AEST
7:25 AM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ602+2
JQ Jetstar
320
6:00 AM
AEST
7:25 AM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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JQ606
JQ Jetstar
320
10:30 AM
AEST
11:55 AM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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JQ608+2
JQ Jetstar
320
2:55 PM
AEST
4:20 PM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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JQ610+2
JQ Jetstar
320
4:40 PM
AEST
6:05 PM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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JQ612+1
JQ Jetstar
320
8:55 PM
AEST
10:20 PM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Sydney (Mascot) to Geelong/Melbourne
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 470 mi 1h 30m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

SYD–AVV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jetstar leads the route. The flight covers 470 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SYD–AVV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar Also: EK, QF 28 320 1h30-1h35 EK, QF
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – EK, JQ, QF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JQ (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SYD to AVV direction.
Mon
6
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
42
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to AVV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
109
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
Geelong/Melbourne is 0 hours the same as Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEST · AVV: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 6:00 PM in Geelong/Melbourne.
Distance & Flight Time
470 mi / 756 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m.
Getting to SYD

The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.

SYD–AVV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to Geelong/Melbourne route.
Route details
Distance470 mi / 756 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 49 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: SYD
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: AVV
IATA / ICAOAVV / YMAV
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Elevation35 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SYD to AVV flights.
Nonstop flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Melbourne Avalon International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m. The route covers 470 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jetstar. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from SYD to AVV. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PER, ADL, OOL, BNE, NRT, DPS and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from AVV to SYD 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 SYD to AVV

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SYD to AVV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SYD to AVV ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 470 miles (756 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via PER. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.