Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Brisbane Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Brisbane's timezone is UTC+10, making Brisbane one hour behind Melbourne.
You can choose from 978 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Brisbane Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Qantas is the earliest flight you can take. Jetstar operates the latest service of the day at 22:35.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MEL to BNE flight.
Travelling during a peak time like January? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Brisbane Airport, so jetting to Brisbane (and then discovering more of Australia!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Jetstar.
The most punctual carrier that offers MEL to BNE flights is Virgin Australia Regional. Its services land without delay 67.61% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Brisbane Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between MEL and BNE include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Newcastle Airport
Canberra Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
R 1,143 is currently the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,287. These fares may change based on availability.
Book eight months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MEL to BNE.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Brisbane Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MEL to BNE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Brisbane Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Brisbane Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BNE instead:
Pick up a Brisbane Airport rental car and explore Brisbane and beyond with your own set of wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha Car Hire are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Brisbane Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
Brisbane Airport to central Brisbane has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Brisbane Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Brisbane. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Brisbane Airport for January if you'd like to go to Brisbane during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to BNE sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. About 72 kilometres south-east of Brisbane, a visit to Gold Coast will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
Toowoomba is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 105 kilometres west of Brisbane. No trip is complete without a visit to Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.
