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

• 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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport.

A direct flight from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport takes 2h 25m, covering 2,219 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 Airport range from $315 to $478, with an average of $391 over the past 12 months. Anything below $315 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $391 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $383 return, compared with $504 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 Airport flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 89% on time
• Virgin Australia: 79% on time
• Jetstar: 65% 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 $24–$178 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Brisbane to Melbourne Airport flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 32%, Evening flights for 23%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $256 to $1,737. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $178, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $75 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Simba Car Hire

Flights from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport usually depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at 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 Airport route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

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

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $340 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $418, a difference of $78.

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 Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Virgin Australia
• Qantas Airways
• Jetstar

Flying via Newcastle Williamtown (NTL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 47m, compared to 4h 05m via Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton) (WSI) and 4h 15m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Melbourne Airport is 1 hour ahead of Brisbane (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 Melbourne Airport are Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Marvel Stadium, and Carlton Gardens. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Brisbane to Melbourne Airport flights:

• Virgin Australia: 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:

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

There are numerous parenting rooms across Brisbane Airport, equipped with changing facilities, feeding chairs and microwaves. There are also a couple of play areas with interactive screens to get the kids occupied or burning some energy before boarding your flight to Melbourne.

All the access around Brisbane Airport and between terminals caters to travellers with disabilities or impaired mobility. There are lifts, travelators and wheelchair accessible transport available. Wheelchair accessible toilets and drinking water dispensers are available throughout the airport, and Airport Ambassadors are always available to assist. There is also a hidden disability program within Brisbane, so if you need to discreetly indicate that you or one of your party may need additional support, time or quiet, you can pick up a lanyard from Airport Ambassadors or Information Desks.