Melbourne to Brisbane (MEL–BNE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Melbourne to Brisbane
9 carriers, 523 flights/week nonstop.
9 Airlines
523 Flights/wk
858 mi
1h 59m nonstop
-1h behind
40 1-stop hubs
MEL–BNE is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Emirates and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 858 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop MEL–BNE service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| 6E IndiGo | 120 | 223, 320, 321, 32Q, 332, 73H | 2h10-2h20 | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 97 | 223, 73H | 2h15-2h20 | – | – | – |
| VA Virgin Australia | 95 | 73H, 73W, 7M8 | 2h07-2h10 | – | – | – |
| QF Qantas | 91 | 223, 73H | 1h59-2h15 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 41 | 73H | 2h15-2h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
| JQ Jetstar | 38 | 320, 321, 32Q | 2h10 | – | – | – |
| AC Air Canada | 14 | 73H | 2h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 14 | 223, 738 | 2h15-2h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AI Air India | 13 | 73H | 2h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
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, MEL to BNE direction.
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Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to BNE.
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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 Brisbane from Melbourne
Nearby airports with service to Brisbane International Airport.
| Metric | MEL→BNE | AVV→BNE | ABX→BNE |
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| Distance from MEL | – | 33 mi | 161 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 523 | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 59m | 2h 15m | 1h 55m |
Airports within 200 miles of MEL with service to Brisbane International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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MEL: AEDT · BNE: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 5:00 PM in Brisbane.
MEL: AEDT · BNE: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 5:00 PM in Brisbane.
Distance & Flight Time
858 mi / 1,381 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m to 2h 20m.
Getting to MEL
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.
Getting from BNE
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 Climate
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.
Facts
MEL–BNE Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Melbourne to Brisbane route.
Route details
Distance858 mi / 1,381 km
Flight time1h 59m to 2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)9
Weekly flights523 out / 510 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: MEL
Full nameMelbourne Airport
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: BNE
Full nameBrisbane International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNE / YBBN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about MEL to BNE flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane International Airport take approximately 1h 59m to 2h 20m. The route covers 858 miles.
9 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, Air Canada, Air India, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia.
There are approximately 523 nonstop flights per week from MEL to BNE. The return direction has about 510 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HVB, ABX, OAG, HTI, ASP, PPP, ZQN, LST, NTL, HBA, CBR, SYD, ADL, WLG, BKK, AKL, HNL, CNS, DPS, PER, TSV, CHC, NRT, PVG, NAN, DRW, WOL, SIN, KUL, MNL, CAN, TPE, SGN, HKG, ICN, DFW, DXB, LAX, SFO and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Brisbane is 1 hour behind Melbourne.
Yes, return flights from BNE to MEL 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.
All Melbourne–Brisbane flights operate from Melbourne Airport's (MEL) Domestic Terminal, which handles Qantas (Terminal 1), Jetstar (Terminal 2), and Virgin Australia (Terminal 3). The terminals are connected airside but require separate check-in desks landside.
Jetstar occasionally operates Avalon–Brisbane services, though schedules change seasonally. Avalon is 55km southwest of Melbourne's CBD and primarily serves travelers from Geelong and western Melbourne suburbs. Confirm Avalon vs Tullamarine when booking Jetstar.
Melbourne's afternoon weather is notoriously variable ("four seasons in a day"), and convective activity can affect MEL departures between November and March. Late afternoon departures from Melbourne into Brisbane are generally lower-risk from a destination weather perspective, as Brisbane's storms tend to peak mid-afternoon rather than in the evening.
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.