Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne one hour ahead of Brisbane.
You can choose from 328 weekly Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with Qantas is the earliest flight available. Virgin Australia Regional operates the latest service of the day at 21:25.
Your BNE to MEL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Melbourne holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Australia:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Jetstar.
The most punctual carrier operating BNE to MEL flights is Jetstar. Its services arrive without delay 66.26% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BNE and MEL include:
Canberra Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Newcastle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is 54 €. A return plane ticket is currently 108 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book nine months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BNE to MEL.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BNE to MEL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brisbane Airport, 66.16% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Brisbane to Brisbane Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BNE? If you're boarding an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider booking a hotel near MEL if you're taking a late Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BNE to MEL in July. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.