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title: "Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE) flights: who flies it"
description: "Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly nonstop from MEL to BNE, about 283 flights a week, covering 858 miles. See award seats by date on 2LNR, the next 14 days free."
canonical: "https://2lnr.com/routes/mel-bne"
url: "https://2lnr.com/routes/mel-bne.md"
date_modified: "2026-10-25T05:37:10Z"
---

# Melbourne to Brisbane (MEL-BNE): nonstop flights and award space

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly nonstop between Melbourne (MEL) and Brisbane (BNE), roughly 283 times a week. The timetable below shows the nonstop scheduled at 2h 10m to 3h 15m for the 858 miles. 2LNR tracks award seats on Qantas across every MEL to BNE date, so you can see whether a seat exists before you move points.

Schedule last confirmed October 25, 2026. Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book.

Updated October 29, 2026.

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283

Flights a week, 4-week average

2h 10m to 3h 15m

Scheduled flight time

858 mi

Nonstop distance

Free

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## Melbourne to Brisbane flight schedule

Scheduled nonstop departures for MEL to BNE starting October 29, 2026, last checked against our schedule feed on October 25, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book.

Scheduled nonstop departures from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE)

| Date | Flight | Airline | Departs MEL | Arrives BNE | Duration | Aircraft |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Thu, Oct 29 | QF 1250 | Qantas | 06:00 | 07:15 | 2h 15m | [Airbus A220-300](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/qf/a220-300.md) |
| Thu, Oct 29 | QF 600 | Qantas | 06:00 | 07:20 | 2h 20m | [Boeing 737-800](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/qf/737-800.md) |
| Thu, Oct 29 | VA 303 | Virgin Australia | 06:00 | 07:10 | 2h 10m | [Boeing 737 MAX 8](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-max-8.md) |
| Thu, Oct 29 | JQ 560 | Jetstar | 06:05 | 07:20 | 2h 15m | [Airbus A321neo family](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a321neo.md) |
| Thu, Oct 29 | QF 604 | Qantas | 07:00 | 08:15 | 2h 15m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | VA 309 | Virgin Australia | 07:10 | 08:20 | 2h 10m | [Boeing 737-800](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-800.md) |
| Thu, Oct 29 | QF 608 | Qantas | 08:00 | 09:20 | 2h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | QF 1254 | Qantas | 08:10 | 09:25 | 2h 15m | Airbus A220-300 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | VA 313 | Virgin Australia | 08:10 | 09:20 | 2h 10m | Boeing 737 MAX 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | VA 317 | Virgin Australia | 08:40 | 09:50 | 2h 10m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | VA 319 | Virgin Australia | 09:10 | 10:20 | 2h 10m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | QF 610 | Qantas | 09:20 | 10:35 | 2h 15m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | JQ 562 | Jetstar | 10:05 | 11:15 | 2h 10m | Airbus A321neo family |
| Thu, Oct 29 | VA 321 | Virgin Australia | 10:10 | 11:20 | 2h 10m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | QF 612 | Qantas | 10:15 | 11:35 | 2h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | VA 323 | Virgin Australia | 11:10 | 12:20 | 2h 10m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | QF 614 | Qantas | 11:15 | 12:30 | 2h 15m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | VA 327 | Virgin Australia | 12:10 | 13:20 | 2h 10m | [Boeing 737-700](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-700.md) |
| Thu, Oct 29 | QF 616 | Qantas | 12:25 | 13:40 | 2h 15m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | VA 329 | Virgin Australia | 13:10 | 14:20 | 2h 10m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | QF 618 | Qantas | 13:30 | 14:45 | 2h 15m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | JQ 566 | Jetstar | 14:05 | 15:20 | 2h 15m | [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a320.md) |
| Thu, Oct 29 | VA 331 | Virgin Australia | 14:10 | 15:20 | 2h 10m | Boeing 737 MAX 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | QF 620 | Qantas | 14:40 | 15:55 | 2h 15m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | VA 333 | Virgin Australia | 15:10 | 16:20 | 2h 10m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | QF 622 | Qantas | 15:45 | 17:00 | 2h 15m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | VA 337 | Virgin Australia | 16:10 | 17:20 | 2h 10m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | QF 624 | Qantas | 16:15 | 17:30 | 2h 15m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | VA 339 | Virgin Australia | 16:50 | 18:00 | 2h 10m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | QF 626 | Qantas | 16:55 | 18:10 | 2h 15m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | VA 341 | Virgin Australia | 17:10 | 18:20 | 2h 10m | Boeing 737 MAX 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | QF 628 | Qantas | 17:45 | 19:00 | 2h 15m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | JQ 568 | Jetstar | 18:25 | 20:40 | 3h 15m | Airbus A320 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | QF 632 | Qantas | 18:50 | 20:05 | 2h 15m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | VA 347 | Virgin Australia | 18:50 | 20:00 | 2h 10m | Boeing 737 MAX 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | VA 349 | Virgin Australia | 19:40 | 21:50 | 3h 10m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | QF 1258 | Qantas | 20:10 | 21:30 | 2h 20m | Airbus A220-300 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | QF 1268 | Qantas | 20:20 | 21:35 | 2h 15m | Airbus A220-300 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | VA 353 | Virgin Australia | 20:50 | 22:00 | 2h 10m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | JQ 576 | Jetstar | 22:05 | 23:15 | 2h 10m | Airbus A320 |

Showing the first 40 of 273 scheduled MEL to BNE departures across 7 days with service, starting October 29, 2026. Every remaining date is on the interactive map.

Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline hasn't filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are the equipment the airline filed, named where the code pins down one type and shown as the family or the bare code where it doesn't. Swaps can happen up to departure.

See every MEL to BNE date on the interactive map

## Aircraft on the Melbourne to Brisbane nonstop

In the schedule table on this page, Qantas flies the [Boeing 737-800](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/qf/737-800.md) and the [Airbus A220-300](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/qf/a220-300.md). Virgin Australia flies the [Boeing 737-800](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-800.md), the [Boeing 737 MAX 8](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-max-8.md), and the [Boeing 737-700](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-700.md). Jetstar flies the [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a320.md) and the [Airbus A321neo family](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a321neo.md). Each linked aircraft page shows where that airline schedules it. Airlines can swap aircraft up to departure.

## Award seats on MEL to BNE departures

2LNR tracks award seats on Qantas, date by date. Open the calendar for Melbourne to Brisbane to see whether a seat exists before you move points, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

Qantas award space was open on 7 of the 14 Melbourne to Brisbane departure dates from October 26 to November 8 that 2LNR checked in the 7 days to October 26, 2026.

### See real availability

Award seats by date on the MEL to BNE departures 2LNR tracks, checked against live inventory so you know what's open before you book.

### Set an alert

Premium inventory turns over fast. Watch this route on Pro and 2LNR notifies you when space appears on a date you're tracking.

### Plan on the map

See MEL to BNE on the interactive route map, with schedules, connections, and route statistics.

## Airlines flying Melbourne to Brisbane nonstop

Carriers operating MEL to BNE nonstop in the current schedule. Where 2LNR tracks the carrier, its departures show award space by date.

- [Qantas (QF) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/qf.md)\
  [The aircraft QF flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/qf.md)
- [Virgin Australia (VA) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/va.md)\
  [The aircraft VA flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va.md)
- [Jetstar (JQ) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/jq.md)\
  [The aircraft JQ flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq.md)

See MEL to BNE on the interactive map →

## Frequently asked questions about MEL to BNE

**How long is the flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE)?**

Scheduled flight times from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE) run from 2h 10m to 3h 15m across the departures in the schedule table on this page. The nonstop covers about 858 miles, and airlines adjust scheduled times by season, so confirm with the airline before you book.

**Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to BNE?**

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly MEL to BNE nonstop. 2LNR tracks award seats on Qantas.

**How many flights a week are there from MEL to BNE?**

About 283 nonstop flights a week run between Melbourne (MEL) and Brisbane (BNE) in the current schedule, operated by Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next.

**What time do flights from MEL to BNE depart?**

Scheduled MEL to BNE nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 06:00 and 22:05, local time at Melbourne. The schedule table on this page lists every departure by date, with its arrival time and aircraft.

**Which flights operate MEL to BNE nonstop?**

The schedule table on this page lists 40 flight numbers for MEL to BNE nonstops, including QF 600, QF 604, QF 608, QF 1250, and QF 1254 on Qantas; VA 303 and VA 309 on Virgin Australia; and JQ 560 on Jetstar. The table lists each departure by date with its times and aircraft.

**How do I check award availability on MEL to BNE?**

Open the MEL to BNE route on the interactive map or the matrix to see award seats by date on Qantas, the next 14 days free and the full horizon on Pro. On Pro you can also set an alert on the route and 2LNR notifies you when space opens.

Flying the other way? See [BNE to MEL nonstop flights and award space](https://2lnr.com/routes/bne-mel.md).

Award seats rather than schedules? See [Qantas award availability](https://2lnr.com/awards/qf.md).

Looking beyond this route? See [every route from Melbourne (MEL)](https://2lnr.com/routes/mel.md), or [every route from Brisbane (BNE)](https://2lnr.com/routes/bne.md).

Nonstops to Brisbane (BNE) from other airports within 150 miles of Melbourne (MEL):

- [Little River (AVV) to Brisbane (BNE)](https://2lnr.com/routes/avv-bne.md), 33 miles from MEL

Nonstops from Melbourne (MEL) to other airports within 150 miles of Brisbane (BNE):

- [Melbourne (MEL) to Coolum Beach (MCY)](https://2lnr.com/routes/mel-mcy.md), 55 miles from BNE
- [Melbourne (MEL) to Gold Coast (OOL)](https://2lnr.com/routes/mel-ool.md), 59 miles from BNE
- [Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK)](https://2lnr.com/routes/mel-bnk.md), 104 miles from BNE
- [Melbourne (MEL) to Hervey Bay (HVB)](https://2lnr.com/routes/mel-hvb.md), 144 miles from BNE

Distances are great-circle between the airports, not driving distance.

- [How to plan an upgrade by route](https://2lnr.com/guides/upgrade-strategy.md)
- [How to read award availability by date](https://2lnr.com/guides/award-availability.md)

## See MEL to BNE award space by date

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