Melbourne to Brisbane (MEL–BNE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MEL–BNE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 858 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas Also: 6E, CX, CZ, EK, JL, LA, MU, NZ, UL | 106 | 223, 32X, 73H | 1h10-2h20 | – | Oneworld | 6E, CX, CZ, EK, JL, LA, MU, NZ, UL |
| VA Virgin Australia Also: AC, AI, CZ, QR, SQ | 102 | 73H, 73W, 7M8 | 2h03-2h10 | – | – | AC, AI, CZ, QR, SQ |
| JQ Jetstar Also: 6E | 51 | 320, 32Q | 2h10-2h15 | – | – | 6E |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Brisbane from Melbourne
| Metric | MEL→BNE | AVV→BNE | ABX→BNE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MEL | – | 33 mi | 161 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 779 | 17 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 5m | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
MEL: AEST · BNE: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane.
No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.
Follow signs from arrivals to the Airtrain platform. Trains to Brisbane CBD take 20 minutes, stopping at Eagle Junction, Fortitude Valley, Central, Roma Street, and South Brisbane (AUD 22.30 walk-up, or AUD 10.95-18.96 pre-booked). Services depart every 15 minutes during peak hours and run until 22:04. The last train is the last train; after that you need a taxi or ride-hail.
Uber and Didi pickup is at the designated rideshare zone on the ground transport level (AUD 25-45 to the CBD, plus AUD 4.86 airport surcharge). Standard taxis queue at the rank and cost AUD 55-80 to central Brisbane. Car rental desks are in the arrivals hall. The Gateway Motorway connects to the Gold Coast (75 minutes south) and Sunshine Coast (90 minutes north) if you are heading past the city.
Brisbane is subtropical with warm, humid summers and dry, mild winters. Summer (December-February) averages 21-30 degrees C with afternoon thunderstorms that build fast and dump heavy rain. February is the wettest month at 150mm. Heatwaves can push past 40 degrees C but are uncommon. Winter (June-August) is dry and pleasant at 10-21 degrees C with cool mornings and warm afternoons. Frost is almost unheard of.
Autumn (March-May) tapers off the humidity with daytime highs of 18-25 degrees C and clear skies. Spring (September-November) warms steadily with occasional dry, windy stretches early on. Annual rainfall is about 1150mm, concentrated in the summer wet season. Pack light layers for winter evenings and breathable clothing for summer. An umbrella earns its keep from November through March.
MEL–BNE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Melbourne to Brisbane
The MEL–BNE route runs the eastern seaboard of Australia in roughly 2 hours, connecting Victoria's capital with Queensland's. Six carriers operate over 330 weekly departures, making it one of Australia's top-five domestic routes by frequency. Virgin Australia and Qantas anchor the full-service offering; Jetstar provides lower-cost competition with high frequency from both airports.
Route Context and Demand Drivers
Demand on MEL–BNE reflects leisure traffic and business travel between the two metros. Melbourne residents access Queensland's Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast by connecting through BNE. BNE also serves as a connecting hub for flights to Cairns, Townsville, and Far North Queensland for travellers originating in Melbourne. VFR (visiting friends and relatives) traffic is consistent, particularly during school holidays.