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Top Airlines Flying from Melbourne to Brisbane

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from Melbourne to Brisbane, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetstar Airways.
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Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to Brisbane

Find direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane within the next three months. Book one-way flights from AU$ 95 or return tickets from AU$ 172.

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Flight Information from Melbourne to Brisbane

The distance between Melbourne and Brisbane is about 1,383.01km. It takes around 2 hours 14 minutes on average to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane. The most popular month to Brisbane is March. The off-season for travel is May.

Cheapest one-way flight price AU$ 95
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 172
Off-season for travel May
Peak season for travel March
Flight distance 1,383.01km
Average flight time 2 hours 14 minutes
Popular airline Jetstar Airways

Best Time to Book Flights from Melbourne to Brisbane

The cheapest time for Melbourne to Brisbane flights: Aug 31 to Sep 7 — one way flight prices from AU$ 82.

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FAQ

  • When are flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Melbourne to Brisbane based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much are flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AU$ 238.

  • How long is the flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE)?

    It takes about 2 hours 14 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE)?

    Airlines with flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE): Air India, Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and Emirates.

  • How many airports in Brisbane (BNE)?

    There are 1 airport(s) in Brisbane (BNE): Brisbane Airport.

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Flying from Mlebourne to Brisbane: What You Need to Know

Flight Duration​​ is about 2 hours 10 minutes. No time difference (both in AEST/AEDT).

  • ​​Departure:​​ You’ll fly out of ​​​​Brisbane Airport (BNE)​​​​—Queensland’s main hub. ​​There are three separate terminals​​ (Domestic: D for Qantas/Regional, Terminal D for Virgin/Jetstar). Suggest arriving ​​2 hours early​​: security queues exceed 20+ mins during peaks (5–8am, 4–6pm).
  • ​​Arrival:​​ Nearly all flights land at ​​ ​​Melbourne Airport (MEL)​. SkyBus departs every 10 mins to the CBD (23 km northwest; 28-min ride).
  • ​​Airlines:​​ ​​Qantas​​, ​​Virgin Australia​​​​, and ​​Jetstar dominate this route. Airlines include ccarry-on (Qantas/Virgin: 10–14kg; ​​Jetstar: 7kg only—pay for any extra kg​​). Snacks and water are free on Qantas and Virgi, Jetstar sells everything.
Flying from Brisbane to Sydney: Brisbane Airport

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Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne ​​features four airports​​: ​​Melbourne Airport​​ (also called Tullamarine), ​​Avalon Airport​​, ​​Essendon Airport​​, and ​​Moorabbin Airport​​. Melbourne Airport operates as the ​​primary gateway​​ for both international and domestic flights. Avalon Airport functions as a ​​secondary facility​​, chiefly servicing ​​Jetstar​​ flights and situated near Geelong. Essendon and Moorabbin airports ​​focus primarily on​​ general aviation and cargo operations.


​​Melbourne Tullamarine Airport​ (MEL)

  • ​Location:​​ It's 23 km northwest of downtown Melbourne.
  • ​Australia’s second-busiest airport​​ (37+ million passengers/year).
  • ​​Four terminals:​​ T1 (Qantas Domestic), T2 (Int’l + Virgin), T3 (Domestic), T4 (Jetstar/Budget).
  • ​​Terminals connected by:​​ Free terminal transfer buses (5-min walk or shuttle, runs 24/7).
Getting from MEL to downtown Melbourne
  • ​​SkyBus Express:​​ Direct to Southern Cross Station | ​​$25 AUD one-way​​ (55–65 mins).
  • ​​Taxi/Rideshare:​​ 120–160 AUD​ ​to down town (60–75mins).
  • ​​Car Rental:​​ Recommend booking on Trip.com and get your new user counpon.

Avalon Airport (AVV)​​

  • ​​Location:​​ ​​It's 55 km southwest of downtown Melbourne.
  • ​​Victoria’s secondary international airport​​​​.
  • ​​Single terminal:​​ ​​Combined domestic/international facility (Jetstar focus).
​​Getting from AVV to Melbourne​​
  • ​​SkyBus Avalon Express:​​ Direct to Southern Cross Station | ​​$25 AUD one-way​​ (55–65 mins).
  • ​​Taxi/Rideshare:​​ 120–160 AUD​ ​to down town (60–75mins).
  • ​​Car Rental:​​ Recommend booking on Trip.com and get your new user counpon.
  • ​​Public Transport (Budget):​​ Bus 456​​ to Lara Station (30 mins) → V/Line train to Southern Cross (40 mins). ​Total cost about $9 AUD (Myki card required).Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne has four airports: Melbourne Airport (also known as Tullamarine), Avalon Airport, Essendon Airport, and Moorabbin Airport. Melbourne Airport is the main international and domestic airport. Avalon Airport is a secondary airport primarily serving Jetstar and is located near Geelong. Essendon and Moorabbin airports primarily handle general aviation and cargo flights. 

Flying from Brisbane to Sydney: Sydney Airport

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Airport in Brisbane

Brisbane ​​operates with one primary airport​​, designated ​​Brisbane Airport (BNE)​​. The airport ​​features two terminals​​: a ​​Domestic Terminal​​ and an ​​International Terminal​​. Though serving as the ​​sole aviation hub​​, these two terminals ​​exclusively manage all domestic and international flights​​, respectively.

Brisbane Airport (BNE)​

  • ​​Location:​​ 17 km northeast of downtown Brisbane.
  • ​​BNE is Australia’s third-busiest airport​​ (23+ million passengers/year).
  • ​​Terminals connected by:​​ Free ​​ATB Shuttle Bus​​ (runs every 10 mins, 5am–10pm; 5-min ride).
​​Getting from BNE to downtown
  • ​​​Airtrain:​​ Direct to Central Station (20 AUD, 25mins). Runs 5:30am–8:30pm.
  • Bus590: ​​To city via RBWH (5 AUD, 50+ mins; limited baggage space).
  • Taxi/Rideshare:​​ 50–65AUD to downtown (25–35mins; Airport Link tunnel toll 5.75).

Best Time to Fly to Brisbane

  • Best time:​​ ​​May–August​​ or ​​September–October​​. Pleasant temperatures (12–25°C), sunny dry conditions—optimal for beaches/hikes. Peak event season (Riverfire in September!).
  • ​​Dec–Feb:​​ Heat and humidity (25–35°C) with monsoon storms. Ideal for coastal trips (Gold Coast 1hr away)—reserve 3+ months early for NYE. Potential flood events.
  • ​​Mar–Apr:​​ Comfortable warmth (20–28°C), reduced tourist traffic. Perfect for mountain escapes (glowworm caves at Tamborine Mt.). Common discounted fares post-Easter.

Where to Stay in Brisbane

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  • CBD/Riverside:​​ It’s ​​best for first-timers!​​ You can easiiy walk to ​​Queen Street Mall​​, ​​South Bank Parklands​​, and ferry terminals. I suggest ​​Sofitel Brisbane Central (luxury)​​ and ​​Ibis Brisbane (budget)​​.
  • ​​South Bank:​​ If you ​​love beach vibes​​, you can’t miss this artificial beach with ​​GOMA gallery​​ and riverfront dining. Just ​​5 mins​​ from CBD via ​​Direct CityCat ferry​​.
  • ​​Fortitude Valley/New Farm:​​ It’s ​​really the Hipster paradise!​​ You must see ​​James Street boutiques​​, live music venues, and hidden bars. Find trendy lofts/B&Bs near the ​​Powerhouse arts hub​​. Walk to CBD in ​​20 mins​​ or hop on the ​​free City Loop bus​​.
  • ​​Paddington/Milton:​​ It’s tthe vibe of ​​Leafy hillside chic​​. Discover ​​cafés​​, indie bookstores, and river views. Stay at historic B&Bs + retro apartments (​​15-min bus to CBD​​).

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