Melbourne to Brisbane flights
Brisbane lies 1,375 km (854 mi) north-east of Melbourne, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 31 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Melbourne | Brisbane | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 5.4 million | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) |
| Nearest large airport | MEL, 19 km out | BNE, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 3000–8383 | 4000–9015 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Melbourne
Melbourne is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,998-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV, 50 km), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB, 11 km), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW, 22 km).
Arriving in Brisbane
Brisbane is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,680-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Gold Coast Airport (OOL, 91 km), Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane International Airport | BNE | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,680 ft | 13 ft |
| Gold Coast Airport | OOL | 91 km (57 mi) | 8,176 ft | 21 ft |
| Sunshine Coast Airport | MCY | 97 km (60 mi) | 9,186 ft | 15 ft |
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Staying in Brisbane
Our booking partner lists 1,111+ places to stay in Brisbane (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 600 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (325), and 77 are five-star. Across 389 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 591,002 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Brisbane from Melbourne?
1,375 km (854 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Melbourne.
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Brisbane by air?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Melbourne and Brisbane?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Melbourne to Brisbane flights?
Typically Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane International Airport (BNE); Brisbane also has OOL, MCY.
Where can I stay in Brisbane?
Our booking partner lists 1,111+ places to stay in Brisbane, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.