NZ1896 Flight Status Air New Zealand: Melbourne to Sydney (ANZ1896)

NZ 1896 Melbourne to Sydney Flight Status

Not scheduled today (November 9th, 2026). Latest flight: October 23rd, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

NZ 1896 Flight Status & Schedule Air New Zealand Melbourne to Sydney

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Oct 23 MEL SYD 20:39 21:39 Landed Track >
Oct 09 MEL SYD 20:47 21:49 Landed Track >
Oct 02 MEL SYD 21:20 22:25 Landed Late Track >
Jul 12 MEL SYD 21:26 22:27 Landed Late Track >
Jun 28 MEL SYD 20:42 21:48 Landed Track >
Jun 21 MEL SYD 20:35 21:40 Landed Track >
May 29 MEL SYD 20:30 21:33 Landed Track >
May 24 MEL SYD 20:51 21:59 Landed Track >
May 22 MEL SYD 20:44 21:46 Landed Track >

Air New Zealand's Melbourne–Sydney flight covers 705 km (438 mi). With 1 h 25 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 1 h 5 min, it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 23 October 2026, landed on time.

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About NZ 1896

Route
Melbourne Airport MEL to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD
Distance
705 km (438 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 5 min
On time
7 of the last 9
Average delay when late
31 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

NZ 1896 FAQ

How long is the NZ1896 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Melbourne to Sydney is 705 km (438 mi).
How often is NZ1896 late?
2 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 31 minutes on average.
Which terminal does NZ1896 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 3 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does NZ1896 have?
Also listed as ANZ1896 (Air New Zealand's ICAO code) and NZ 1896.

NZ1896 and Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD Flights

Flight NZ1896 is a code-share Air New Zealand flight of the Qantas operated QF496.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: QF496, VA895

Other flights arriving at Sydney SYD: JQ831, QF496, VA895

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD.