Journey information
Overview: Melbourne to Brisbane flight
Flights from Melbourne to Brisbane depart on average 37 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $79 (€65) if you book in advance.
There are 14 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:50. The fastest flight covers the 854 miles (1375 km) distance in 2h 5m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 854 miles (1375 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€65) |
Flights per day 37 |
Direct flights 14 |
Fastest flight 2h 5m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 3 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Melbourne to Brisbane
Cheapest price
$157
Average price
$455
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Flights per day
70
Distance
1375 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Melbourne to Brisbane is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Melbourne to Brisbane will cost around $455 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $157.
Of the 70 flights that leave Melbourne for Brisbane onThu, Jun 18, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct flights cover the 1375 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the longest flights will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
VA3599:40 PM2h10Melbourne11:50 PMBrisbane$1571One-way0 transfers
JQ5749:05 PM2h10Melbourne11:15 PMBrisbane$1701One-way0 transfers
VA3538:40 PM2h10Melbourne10:50 PMBrisbane$1911One-way0 transfers
JQ5606:05 AM2h15Melbourne8:20 AMBrisbane$1921One-way0 transfers
VA817 · VA9337:45 AM4h15Melbourne12:00 PMBrisbane$2151One-way1 transfer
VA3599:40 PM2h10Melbourne11:50 PMBrisbane$1571One-way0 transfers
JQ5749:05 PM2h10Melbourne11:15 PMBrisbane$1701One-way0 transfers
VA3333:10 PM2h10Melbourne5:20 PMBrisbane$2291One-way0 transfers
JQ56410:15 AM2h10Melbourne12:25 PMBrisbane$2601One-way0 transfers
VA3199:10 AM2h10Melbourne11:20 AMBrisbane$4311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Melbourne to Brisbane
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Melbourne to Brisbane among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $79, and a train costs an average of $315.
Distance: 854 miles (1375 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$143 Average price Cheapest | $315 Average price | $254 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 33h 33m Average total duration 33h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Melbourne to Brisbane:
A flight is $171 (€140) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Melbourne to Brisbane costing on average $315 (€257).
Other travel options to Brisbane take longer:
Train takes on average 33h 3m.
Live departures
Melbourne to Brisbane flight times
The table below shows live departures for Melbourne to Brisbane flights for tomorrow, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JQ502 · JQ828 | 7:30 AM Melbourne | 9h20 | 4:50 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA817 · VA933 | 7:45 AM Melbourne | 4h15 | 12:00 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA4038 · VA4052 | 7:55 AM Melbourne | 5h30 | 1:25 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA4038 · VA4056 | 7:55 AM Melbourne | 11h15 | 7:10 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA313 | 8:10 AM Melbourne | 2h10 | 10:20 AM Brisbane | 0 transfersDirect | |
JQ504 · JQ828 | 8:15 AM Melbourne | 8h35 | 4:50 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
JQ504 · JQ820 | 8:15 AM Melbourne | 10h35 | 6:50 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA1316 · VA1003 | 8:35 AM Melbourne | 7h15 | 3:50 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA259 · VA1211 | 8:45 AM Melbourne | 25h35 | 10:20 AM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA259 · VA1217 | 8:45 AM Melbourne | 4h15 | 1:00 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA259 · VA1207 | 8:45 AM Melbourne | 23h15 | 8:00 AM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA217 · VA1385 | 9:10 AM Melbourne | 23h55 | 9:05 AM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA319 | 9:10 AM Melbourne | 2h10 | 11:20 AM Brisbane | 0 transfersDirect | |
JQ508 · JQ822 | 9:25 AM Melbourne | 10h30 | 7:55 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
JQ508 · JQ828 | 9:25 AM Melbourne | 7h25 | 4:50 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
JQ508 · JQ820 | 9:25 AM Melbourne | 9h25 | 6:50 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA1293 · VA782 | 9:35 AM Melbourne | 6h35 | 4:10 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA219 · VA1393 | 10:10 AM Melbourne | 4h35 | 2:45 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
JQ564 | 10:15 AM Melbourne | 2h10 | 12:25 PM Brisbane | 0 transfersDirect | |
VA1320 · VA1003 | 10:35 AM Melbourne | 5h15 | 3:50 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
JQ654 · JQ657 | 11:00 AM Melbourne | 7h00 | 6:00 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA327 | 12:10 PM Melbourne | 2h10 | 2:20 PM Brisbane | 0 transfersDirect | |
JQ512 · JQ822 | 12:15 PM Melbourne | 7h40 | 7:55 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
JQ512 · JQ824 | 12:15 PM Melbourne | 9h30 | 9:45 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
JQ512 · JQ820 | 12:15 PM Melbourne | 6h35 | 6:50 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
JQ514 · JQ820 | 1:00 PM Melbourne | 5h50 | 6:50 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
JQ514 · JQ822 | 1:00 PM Melbourne | 6h55 | 7:55 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
JQ514 · JQ824 | 1:00 PM Melbourne | 8h45 | 9:45 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
JQ678 · JQ669 | 1:15 PM Melbourne | 10h15 | 11:30 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
JQ516 · JQ824 | 1:55 PM Melbourne | 7h50 | 9:45 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
JQ516 · JQ822 | 1:55 PM Melbourne | 6h00 | 7:55 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
JQ516 · JQ820 | 1:55 PM Melbourne | 4h55 | 6:50 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA331 | 2:10 PM Melbourne | 2h10 | 4:20 PM Brisbane | 0 transfersDirect | |
VA329 | 2:40 PM Melbourne | 2h10 | 4:50 PM Brisbane | 0 transfersDirect | |
VA231 · VA1385 | 2:50 PM Melbourne | 18h15 | 9:05 AM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA231 · VA1391 | 2:50 PM Melbourne | 21h25 | 12:15 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
JQ520 · JQ822 | 3:00 PM Melbourne | 4h55 | 7:55 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
JQ566 | 3:00 PM Melbourne | 2h15 | 5:15 PM Brisbane | 0 transfersDirect | |
JQ520 · JQ824 | 3:00 PM Melbourne | 6h45 | 9:45 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA333 | 3:10 PM Melbourne | 2h10 | 5:20 PM Brisbane | 0 transfersDirect | |
VA337 | 4:10 PM Melbourne | 2h10 | 6:20 PM Brisbane | 0 transfersDirect | |
VA281 · VA1227 | 5:05 PM Melbourne | 3h45 | 8:50 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA281 · VA1207 | 5:05 PM Melbourne | 14h55 | 8:00 AM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA1330 · VA1003 | 6:20 PM Melbourne | 21h30 | 3:50 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA347 | 6:40 PM Melbourne | 2h10 | 8:50 PM Brisbane | 0 transfersDirect | |
VA349 | 7:40 PM Melbourne | 2h10 | 9:50 PM Brisbane | 0 transfersDirect | |
VA247 · VA1385 | 8:15 PM Melbourne | 12h50 | 9:05 AM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA247 · VA1393 | 8:15 PM Melbourne | 18h30 | 2:45 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA247 · VA1391 | 8:15 PM Melbourne | 16h00 | 12:15 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA247 · VA1405 | 8:15 PM Melbourne | 25h35 | 9:50 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA895 · VA981 | 8:30 PM Melbourne | 24h00 | 8:30 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA895 · VA985 | 8:30 PM Melbourne | 24h30 | 9:00 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA895 · VA993 | 8:30 PM Melbourne | 25h30 | 10:00 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA353 | 8:40 PM Melbourne | 2h10 | 10:50 PM Brisbane | 0 transfersDirect | |
VA897 · VA981 | 8:45 PM Melbourne | 23h45 | 8:30 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA897 · VA993 | 8:45 PM Melbourne | 25h15 | 10:00 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA897 · VA985 | 8:45 PM Melbourne | 24h15 | 9:00 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
JQ574 | 9:05 PM Melbourne | 2h10 | 11:15 PM Brisbane | 0 transfersDirect | |
VA1334 · VA1003 | 9:10 PM Melbourne | 18h40 | 3:50 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA1334 · VA1007 | 9:10 PM Melbourne | 26h20 | 11:30 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA291 · VA1207 | 9:20 PM Melbourne | 10h40 | 8:00 AM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA291 · VA1211 | 9:20 PM Melbourne | 13h00 | 10:20 AM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA291 · VA1227 | 9:20 PM Melbourne | 23h30 | 8:50 PM Brisbane | 1 transfer | |
VA359 | 9:40 PM Melbourne | 2h10 | 11:50 PM Brisbane | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Melbourne to Brisbane Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Melbourne to Brisbane by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brisbane, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Brisbane Festival, a vibrant arts festival featuring theater, music, and dance performances across the city
- Riverfire, an explosive fireworks display over the Brisbane River marking the festival's finale
- Ekka (Royal Queensland Show), a traditional agricultural show celebrating Queensland's culture with rides, food, and livestock exhibitions.
- Australia Day, vibrant celebrations with fireworks and community events
- Labour Day, pleasant weather perfect for outdoor activities and local festivities
- Easter, beautiful autumn weather with family-friendly events and activities.
popular airports
Popular airports from Melbourne to Brisbane
Most Melbourne to Brisbane flights use the Melbourne to Brisbane airport pair. Use this guide to compare Melbourne and Brisbane airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Which Melbourne airport do flights to Brisbane leave from?
Getting to Melbourne from Melbourne city centre
Melbourne is 6 km from Melbourne city centre. Public transport options include:
Melbourne airport facilities and services
Melbourne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Various restaurants in terminal 2, including Asian and Italian cuisines.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Melbourne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Melbourne: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Melbourne: Ramps, assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including ParkRoyal Melbourne Airport..
Which Brisbane airport do flights from Melbourne arrive at?
Getting to Brisbane from Brisbane city centre
Brisbane is 7 km from Brisbane city centre. Public transport options include:
Brisbane airport facilities and services
Brisbane has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Various restaurants are located in both domestic and intertiol terminals, including fast food and sit-down options like Hudsons Coffee and The Coffee Club.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering various banking services.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brisbane: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brisbane: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brisbane: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotels like the ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel are located within walking distance of the airport..
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