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Qantas offers passengers a complimentary in-flight meal or snack served with a choice of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Jetstar and Virgin both offer meals and snacks for purchase by customers but do not include meals in the price of the ticket. Passengers are permitted to board flights with food and drink purchased at the airport.

You can fly to Brisbane from all of the domestic terminals, and each terminal hosts a different major airline. Terminal 4 is the newest terminal and caters to budget airlines, primarily Jetstar. Terminal 1 is the oldest terminal and hosts Qantas flights. Terminal 3 is home to Virgin Airlines. All of the terminals have good services with shopping and dining options, but the more comfortable departure lounges are to be found in Terminals 1 and 2.

Brisbane Airport is just 13 km away from Brisbane, but it also serves as a convenient airport for travellers to Logan City (28 km away) and the Gold Coast (76 km away). Airtrain, which departs directly from the airport, has an express service to Surfers Paradise.

Car parks are available at several different price points at Melbourne Airport. The cheapest option is the long-term budget car park, with rates starting at around $40 per day when you book online. Onsite fees can be more expensive, so the sooner you book your parking, the more money you’ll save.

Whether you need to organise emails, make last-minute travel reservations or stream your favourite TV show, you can stay connected at Melbourne Airport with unlimited Wi-Fi access in every terminal. Terminals 2, 3 and 4 offer Wi-Fi through Melbourne Airport, and Terminal 1 allow travellers to stay connected through Qantas’ Wi-Fi hotspot.

There are several lounge areas in Melbourne Airport, including the Qantas Club, the REX Lounge and more. Check with your airline beforehand so you don’t end up paying the access fee if you don’t have to. Lounges come equipped with snacks and places to relax away from noise of the boarding area.

For a door-to-door transfer from the Brisbane Airport to the centre, Con-x-ion shuttle buses are available near the Virgin end of the domestic terminal. Con-x-ion shuttles make stops at dozens of destinations, hotels and tourist areas throughout the Brisbane city centre and surrounding areas. Fares can vary widely, so be sure to check prices in advance.

Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to Brisbane 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.

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

• Virgin Australia
• Qantas Airways
• Jetstar

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Brisbane (BNE).

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $255 return via Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), compared with $292 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$140 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 98% of one-stop connections
• Canberra (CBR) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Newcastle Williamtown (NTL) – 1% of one-stop connections

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Melbourne Airport to Brisbane route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $284 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $315, a difference of $31. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Airport to Brisbane route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 38 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Melbourne Airport to Brisbane flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, Evening flights for 18%, and Night flights for 3%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:14
• Latest: departs at 22:45 and lands at 00:59.

The flight takes about 2h 14m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of $297. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane takes 2h 14m, covering 2,219 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $153, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

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 Airport to Brisbane flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 89% on time
• Virgin Australia: 81% on time
• Jetstar: 64% on time

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 55m, compared to 5h 00m via Canberra (CBR) and 9h 29m via Newcastle Williamtown (NTL).

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

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane range from $243 to $355, with an average of $297 over the past 12 months. Anything below $243 counts as a good deal.