Direct flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Forest Hill (WGA): 6 nonstop departures observed each week across 1 airline. 29% of the last 7 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 19 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 7 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 364 km, an estimated 58 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Melbourne and Forest Hill. Updated 14 September 2026 at 06:03 UTC.
of the last 7 operated MEL → WGA flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is +19 min. 0 of 7 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
The week
scheduled departures · origin local timeEach mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
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How the Melbourne to Forest Hill route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop MEL to WGA flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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Pro Flight Search — Melbourne (MEL) to Forest Hill (WGA) route reliability, measured from operated flights on official airport boards.
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MEL to WGA questions
Is MEL–WGA running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. Both endpoints currently score the same, route health score 100/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on MEL–WGA?
Operators schedule morning departures around 09:00 from MEL. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the WGA delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from MEL to WGA?
Great-circle distance is 364 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 56–61 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does MEL–WGA fly?
Rex Regional Express runs the route with about 6 flights a week (mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat). Since one carrier owns the route, a single disruption tends to ripple through the day.