Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL): Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. The two airports are 857 miles (1,379 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Wagga Wagga, Orange and Dubbo and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from BNE to MEL
- JetstarNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Virgin AustraliaNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
Book BNE to MEL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Jetstar, Qantas
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Virgin Australia
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Australia VelocityBooks Virgin Australia
BNE to MEL with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Wagga Wagga (WGA)Qantas, then Rex AirlinesZL
- Via Orange (OAG)Link Airways the whole wayFCFC
- Via Dubbo (DBO)Link Airways the whole wayFCFC
- Via Canberra (CBR)Qantas, Virgin Australia and 1 more the whole way+1
- Via Luddenham (WSI)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
- Via Coffs Harbour (CFS)Link Airways, then QantasFC
- Via Newcastle (NTL)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
- Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
- Via Hervey Bay (HVB)Qantas, then Jetstar
- Via Launceston (LST)Jetstar, Virgin Australia and 1 more the whole way
- Via Adelaide (ADL)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
- Via Hobart (HBA)Jetstar, Virgin Australia and 1 more the whole way
- Via Proserpine (PPP)Jetstar the whole way
- Via Hamilton Island (HTI)Qantas and Virgin Australia the whole way
BNE to MEL: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from BNE to MEL?
Jetstar, Qantas (oneworld) and Virgin Australia fly nonstop from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL).
How far is Brisbane from Melbourne by plane?
Brisbane (BNE) and Melbourne (MEL) are 857 miles (1,379 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book BNE to MEL award flights?
15 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus and 7 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does BNE to MEL cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for BNE to MEL with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Brisbane and Melbourne?
The most direct connections are through Wagga Wagga (WGA), Orange (OAG), Dubbo (DBO), Canberra (CBR) and Luddenham (WSI). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Link Airways through Orange.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.