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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Brisbane to Melbourne:

• Earliest: departs at 05:00 and lands at 07:25
• Latest: departs at 20:55 and lands at 23:20.

The flight takes about 2h 25m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Brisbane to Melbourne:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Brisbane to Melbourne takes 2h 25m, covering 2,229 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Brisbane to Melbourne range from $224 to $365, with an average of $283 over the past 12 months. Anything below $224 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $283 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $280 return, compared with $324 via a stopover through Newcastle Williamtown (NTL).

Qantas Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Virgin Australia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Brisbane to Melbourne flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 89% on time
• Virgin Australia: 79% on time
• Jetstar: 66% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $19–$144 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Brisbane to Melbourne flights, with 46% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 32%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 0%.

Since Melbourne is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Melbourne Airport (MEL) – daily rates from around $19:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Alpha

Near Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) – daily rates from around $25:

• Sixt
• Yesaway
• Economy Rent a Car
• Kangaroo Rental
• Budget

Flights from Brisbane to Melbourne usually depart from Brisbane (BNE) and may arrive at several airports in Melbourne area, including Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), Melbourne Essendon (MEB) and Melbourne (MEL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Brisbane to Melbourne route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

One-stop flights from Brisbane to Melbourne most commonly connect through:

• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 99% of one-stop connections
• Newcastle Williamtown (NTL) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Canberra (CBR) – 0% of one-stop connections
• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Brisbane to Melbourne. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $266 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $320, a difference of $53.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Brisbane and Melbourne. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Virgin Australia
• Qantas Airways
• Jetstar

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 16m, compared to 8h 36m via Canberra (CBR) and 8h 38m via Newcastle Williamtown (NTL).

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne are Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, and Marvel Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Brisbane to Melbourne flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.