Brisbane to Melbourne (BNE–MEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Brisbane to Melbourne
10 carriers, 503 flights/week nonstop.
10 Airlines
503 Flights/wk
858 mi
2h 14m nonstop
+1h ahead
40 1-stop hubs
BNE–MEL is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Emirates and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 858 miles in approximately 2h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop BNE–MEL service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| 6E IndiGo | 129 | 223, 320, 32Q, 332, 73H | 2h20-2h30 | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 91 | 223, 73H | 2h25-2h30 | – | – | – |
| VA Virgin Australia | 82 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| QF Qantas | 79 | 223, 332, 73H | 2h20-2h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 46 | 73H | 2h25-2h30 | – | Oneworld | – |
| JQ Jetstar | 39 | 320, 32Q | 2h14-2h25 | – | – | – |
| AC Air Canada | 14 | 73H | 2h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 14 | 223, 738 | 2h25-2h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AI Air India | 7 | 73H | 2h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 2 | 73H | 2h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNE to MEL direction.
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Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNE to MEL.
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Longest
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Candidates
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Melbourne from Brisbane
Nearby airports with service to Melbourne Airport.
| Metric | BNE→MEL | MCY→MEL | OOL→MEL |
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| Distance from BNE | – | 55 mi | 59 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 503 | 58 | 221 |
| Flight time | 2h 14m | 2h 30m | 2h 10m |
Maroochydore (MCY) to Melbourne flights · Gold Coast (OOL) to Melbourne flights · Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne flights
Airports within 200 miles of BNE with service to Melbourne Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Melbourne is 1 hour
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BNE: AEST · MEL: AEDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane, it's 7:00 PM in Melbourne.
BNE: AEST · MEL: AEDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane, it's 7:00 PM in Melbourne.
Distance & Flight Time
858 mi / 1,381 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 14m to 2h 30m.
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.
Getting from MEL
SkyBus runs to Southern Cross Station in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24), operating 24/7. Tickets can be bought on the bus, app, or counter in arrivals. Suburban stops are available on selected services.Taxis from the rank cost AUD $55–75 to the CBD (30–40 min, more in traffic). Uber: AUD $35–55. Rental car desks are in the terminal; the off-airport option (cheaper) requires a shuttle. No suburban train exists yet; the airport is not on Melbourne's rail network. Myki transit cards do not cover MEL.
Melbourne Climate
Melbourne's weather is famously variable. "Four seasons in one day" is a local cliché with real operational meaning. The city sits on Port Phillip Bay in a temperate zone. Summer (December–February) averages 25–30°C but can spike above 40°C during northerly heat events. These extreme heat days occasionally cause ground crew restrictions.
Winter (June–August) is cool at 7–14°C with rain and low cloud. Fog-related delays are occasional but not severe. Thunderstorms are most common October through March. Pack layers year-round. The weather changes rapidly. Disruption risk is low by global standards.
Facts
BNE–MEL Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Brisbane to Melbourne route.
Route details
Distance858 mi / 1,381 km
Flight time2h 14m to 2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)10
Weekly flights503 out / 517 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: BNE
Full nameBrisbane International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNE / YBBN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MEL
Full nameMelbourne Airport
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about BNE to MEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Brisbane International Airport to Melbourne Airport take approximately 2h 14m to 2h 30m. The route covers 858 miles.
10 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, Air Canada, Air India, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas, Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia.
There are approximately 503 nonstop flights per week from BNE to MEL. The return direction has about 517 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DBO, HVB, DRW, NTL, HBA, TSV, SYD, CNS, ADL, CBR, LST, DPS, NRT, HNL, AKL, WLG, ICN, CHC, PPP, PER, BKK, PVG, HTI, ASP, CAN, WGA, KUL, WOL, NAN, ZQN, SIN, HKG, SGN, MNL, TPE, LAX, DFW, DOH, DXB and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Melbourne is 1 hour ahead of Brisbane.
Yes, return flights from MEL to BNE 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.
Jetstar operates from the Domestic Terminal at BNE, which is separate from the International Terminal. Allow extra time if you're connecting from an international arrival, as the inter-terminal transfer takes 15–20 minutes by shuttle bus.
Several carriers operate early-morning departures from BNE around 6:00–6:30am local time, arriving in Melbourne before 9am. True overnight flights are uncommon on this corridor; most service clusters in morning, midday, and evening banks.
Southeast Queensland's storm season (November–March) produces afternoon convective activity that can cause ground stops and taxi delays at BNE. Morning departures on this route typically avoid peak storm windows; flights after 2pm carry higher weather-delay risk during this period.
Brisbane to Melbourne Air Corridor
The Brisbane–Melbourne route is one of Australia's highest-frequency domestic corridors, connecting Queensland's capital with Victoria's. Seven carriers operate the ~2-hour sector, producing over 330 weekly departures. Both full-service (Qantas, Virgin Australia) and ultra-low-cost (Jetstar, Bonza) options compete for demand, keeping average fares among the lowest per-kilometre of any Australian domestic pair.
Connections and Airport Notes
Most BNE–MEL flights use Brisbane's Domestic Terminal and Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Melbourne also has Avalon Airport (AVV) roughly 55km southwest of the CBD, served by Jetstar on some schedules. Confirm your terminal before booking connecting ground transport. Sky Bus and regional train services link MEL to Southern Cross Station in the city centre.