Cheap flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

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From Brisbane to Melbourne

What days are direct flights available from Brisbane to Melbourne?

Direct flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

The Brisbane to Melbourne flight path was viewed by 22,191 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What percent of flights are delayed?

Based on our current data, flights from Brisbane to Melbourne are usually delayed by up to 41 min or more.

How many passenger seats are available on a flight on this route?

Expect 4,070 seats to be available on average per day for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne.

What is the cheapest airline for this route?

Qantas Airways Limited offers the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Melbourne. Per day you can find on average 395 flights for this route and airline.

How long does the flight from Brisbane to Melbourne take?

A typical direct flight can take about 3 hours, covering about 859 kilometres.

How many flights depart from Brisbane to Melbourne on average per day?

Travellers can expect 296 flights from Brisbane to Melbourne on average per day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 17% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 46% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 20% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 17% of flight departures

Does it rain more in Brisbane or Melbourne?

The rainfall in Brisbane is generally less than the rainfall in Melbourne. This will continue over the next 15 days.

Is Brisbane weather warmer or cooler than Melbourne?

Our data indicates that the weather will be 29 °C on average in the month of January. The temperature in Melbourne is typically colder than in Brisbane. If you're traveling when the temperature is at its warmest, push to plan early, as flight price and availability will have an impact on your travels. For the best results, search for flights well in advance or after peak season.

What airports serve Brisbane to Melbourne flights?

The Brisbane Airport (BNE) is the primary airport serving Brisbane and Queensland in Australia and features a domestic and an international terminal. It services 85 destinations and has 33 airlines operating within its terminals. Only 12 km from Brisbane’s city center, the airport is accessible by taxi, shuttle, or ride-share services. Transfer times from the city to the airport average 35 minutes or less, and are roughly 90 minutes by vehicle along the Gold Coast roadways, and paid transport ranges from AUD $12 (bus fare) to AUD $33+ for taxis and car hire. There are also Airtrain passenger services between the terminals, the CBD, and stops along the Gold Coast at a cost of AUD $15 (one way).There are three airports within Melbourne, and they include Melbourne Tullamarine, Melbourne Avalon and Melbourne Essendon. Tullamarine is the closest to the city’s CBD and takes roughly half of an hour to reach via taxi at a rate of approximately AUD $60. The typical trip from Avalon to the CBD is almost an hour’s time and there are no rail links from either of the city’s domestic airports. Tullamarine has a Skybus service costing roughly AUD $38 while the SITA offers transfers for travelers to and from Avalon. SITA from Avalon is a premium coach and averages roughly AUD$20 for the trip (must be booked in advance).

Which airlines fly directly from Brisbane to Melbourne?

There are nine airlines offering non-stop flights from Brisbane to Melbourne, with more than 260 such flights available each week. The airlines making the flights include Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas, Hahn Air, Tigerair, and others. The most popular choice in Brisbane to Melbourne travel is via Qantas.

What are the stopover options on flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The flight times between Brisbane and Melbourne are less than 2.5 hours on average, and there are no stopovers for these flights.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne?

As this is a domestic trip, there is no need for a visa or passport in order to make the journey. However, foreign visitors will want to retain all essential travel documents whenever making their way through an airport as this facilitates easier travel, boarding and departures.