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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:13
• Latest: departs at 22:45 and lands at 00:58.

The flight takes about 2h 13m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Melbourne to Brisbane takes 2h 13m, 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 Melbourne to Brisbane range from $215 to $354, with an average of $272 over the past 12 months. Anything below $215 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $272 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $269 return, compared with $380 via a stopover through Canberra (CBR).

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 Melbourne to Brisbane flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 89% on time
• Virgin Australia: 81% on time
• Jetstar: 65% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $19–$142 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 Melbourne to Brisbane flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, Evening flights for 17%, and Night flights for 8%.

Brisbane Airport (BNE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Alpha
• EverythingFleet

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

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 Melbourne to Brisbane route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

Connecting flights from Melbourne to Brisbane most commonly pass through:

• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 99% of one-stop connections
• Canberra (CBR) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Melbourne to Brisbane. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $273 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $306, a difference of $33.

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 Melbourne and Brisbane. 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 3h 59m, compared to 5h via Canberra (CBR).

Brisbane is 1 hour behind Melbourne (Eastern Australia Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Brisbane are Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Roma Street Parkland, and Suncorp Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Brisbane on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Melbourne to Brisbane flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers extra legroom; 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.