NZ 1861 Sydney to Melbourne Flight Status

Air New Zealand Flight NZ1861 from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD to Melbourne Airport MEL is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 31st, 2026.
Check the table below for NZ1861's most recent flight history:

NZ 1861 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 31 19:18 20:30
Landed
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May 30 19:12 20:20
Landed
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May 29 19:17 20:19
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May 27 19:27 20:41
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May 24 19:13 20:19
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Air New Zealand NZ 1861 Sydney to Melbourne Flight Information

Air New Zealand Flight NZ1861 connects Sydney, Australia to Melbourne, Australia, taking off from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD and landing at Melbourne Airport MEL.

How long is the NZ1861 flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

The average flight time from Sydney to Melbourne is 1 hour and 9 minutes. The flight distance is 705 km / 438 miles and the average flight speed is 614 km/h / 381 mph.

How many NZ1861 flights are operated per week?

3 flights per week. The flight NZ1861 is operated on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Air New Zealand Flight NZ1861 Sydney to Melbourne?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Air New Zealand Flight NZ1861 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight NZ1861 arriving at?

Flight NZ1861 arrives at Melbourne Airport (MEL) Terminal 1.

When was the latest NZ1861 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, May 31st, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 20:30.

How else can the flight NZ1861 be referenced as?

This Air New Zealand flight can also be referenced as ANZ1861, NZ 1861, ANZ 1861.

How often is flight NZ1861 delayed?

On average, 10% of all NZ1861 flights are delayed. The average delay is 6 minutes.

See our NZ1861 Flight Tracker above for more details.

NZ1861 and Sydney SYD to Melbourne MEL Flights

Other flights departing from Sydney SYD: QF485, QF2026, VA981, ZL6477

Other flights arriving at Melbourne MEL: SQ217, QF485, VA882, VA238

All flights connecting Sydney SYD to Melbourne MEL.

NZ1861 Air New Zealand Flight: Sydney to Melbourne Route Map

NZ1861 Air New Zealand Flight Map: Sydney to Melbourne
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