Question 1

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 2h 05m, covering a distance of 2,219 km. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Brisbane per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 30 and 35 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Brisbane, with an average flight time of 2h 13m. The most common departure time is 6:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 227 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane was C$ 61 for a one-way ticket and C$ 122 for a round-trip. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Brisbane-BNE'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne and Brisbane are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (99 flights per week), Virgin Australia (92 flights per week), and Jetstar (36 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

For Melbourne to Brisbane, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Brisbane back to Melbourne, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Saturday being the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 6:00 am and will be landing in Brisbane at 8:20 am.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane jets off at 10:00 pm and lands at 12:20 am.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direc from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at C$ 159 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Brisbane flight route.

Question 10

Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Brisbane, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 11

On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane on a daily basis.

Question 12

Which airlines flying from Melbourne to Brisbane offer in-flight meal service?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

Which terminals offer flights to Brisbane at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

What cities are closest to Brisbane Airport?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane is May, where tickets cost C$ 203 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 325 and C$ 320 respectively.

Question 16

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Brisbane. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Brisbane-BNE'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Brisbane from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Brisbane-BNE'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Brisbane with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Brisbane-BNE'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Brisbane from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Brisbane-BNE'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 20

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 21

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Melbourne to Brisbane were found on Jetstar (C$ 169) and Virgin Australia (C$ 212).

Question 22

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 23

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 1,150, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane?

For Melbourne to Brisbane, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Brisbane back to Melbourne, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane is May, where tickets cost C$ 203 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 325 and C$ 320 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 1,150, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Melbourne to Brisbane were found on Jetstar (C$ 169) and Virgin Australia (C$ 212).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Brisbane?

Melbourne and Brisbane are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (99 flights per week), Virgin Australia (92 flights per week), and Jetstar (36 flights per week).

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Brisbane?

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Brisbane?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Brisbane per day?

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane take?

The average direct flight takes 2h 05m, covering a distance of 2,219 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 6:00 am and will be landing in Brisbane at 8:20 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Brisbane?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane jets off at 10:00 pm and lands at 12:20 am.

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Which terminals offer flights to Brisbane at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?

What cities are closest to Brisbane Airport?

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.

What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane was C$ 61 for a one-way ticket and C$ 122 for a round-trip.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Brisbane?

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Brisbane flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Brisbane, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Brisbane?

There are direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Brisbane.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Brisbane?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Brisbane from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Brisbane with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Brisbane from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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