Brisbane to Geelong/Melbourne (BNE–AVV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BNE Airport Page →
891 mi airlines 13/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 14h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VA9003
VA Virgin Australia
73H
10:30 AM
AEST TD
1:15 PM
AEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ633
JQ Jetstar
32Q
11:55 AM
AEST TD
2:20 PM
AEST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ635+1
JQ Jetstar
320
12:25 PM
AEST TD
3:50 PM
AEST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ632
JQ Jetstar
32Q
8:50 AM
AEST
10:55 AM
AEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA9002
VA Virgin Australia
73H
11:30 AM
AEST
1:40 PM
AEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ634+1
JQ Jetstar
320
8:40 PM
AEST
10:55 PM
AEST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Brisbane to Geelong/Melbourne
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 891 mi 2h 25m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

BNE–AVV is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Jetstar and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 891 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNE–AVV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar 12 320, 32Q 2h25-3h25
VA Virgin Australia 1 73H 2h45
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JQ
32Q Airbus A321neo – JQ
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JQ + VA (13 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, BNE to AVV direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNE to AVV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
101
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.

Other ways to reach Geelong/Melbourne from Brisbane

Nearby airports with service to Melbourne Avalon International Airport.
Metric BNE→AVV OOL→AVV
Distance from BNE 59 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 13 7
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of BNE with service to Melbourne Avalon International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Geelong/Melbourne is 0 hours the same as Brisbane.
BNE: AEST · AVV: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane, it's 6:00 PM in Geelong/Melbourne.
Distance & Flight Time
891 mi / 1,433 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 3h 25m.
Getting to BNE

The Airtrain runs from Brisbane CBD stations (Central, Roma Street, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane) to the Domestic and International terminals in 20 minutes. Walk-up fare is AUD 22.30 from city stations. Pre-booking online drops the price to AUD 10.95-18.96. Two adults traveling together pay AUD 32 total, and kids under 14 ride free with a paying adult. Services run every 15 minutes during peak and every 30 minutes off-peak, from 05:04 to 22:04 weekdays (06:04 weekends).

Uber and Didi from the CBD cost AUD 25-45 plus a AUD 4.86 airport access fee. The ride takes 20 minutes outside peak. Standard taxis are more expensive at AUD 55-80 plus the same airport fee. If you are south of the river (South Bank, West End), take the Airtrain from South Brisbane station. Gold Coast passengers connect via Helensvale station.

BNE–AVV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brisbane to Geelong/Melbourne route.
Route details
Distance891 mi / 1,433 km
Flight time2h 25m to 3h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: BNE
IATA / ICAOBNE / YBBN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: AVV
IATA / ICAOAVV / YMAV
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Elevation35 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNE to AVV flights.
Nonstop flights from Brisbane International Airport to Melbourne Avalon International Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 3h 25m. The route covers 891 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Jetstar and Virgin Australia.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from BNE to AVV. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PER, SYD, ADL, NRT, DPS and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from AVV to BNE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OOL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 BNE to AVV

Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar and Virgin Australia. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNE to AVV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNE to AVV ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 891 miles (1,433 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via PER. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gold Coast (OOL).