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$74+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BNE
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Brisbane are usually found in May or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brisbane
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Brisbane. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 22, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/196:05 am
MEL
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Wed 4/229:20 pm
BNE
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/19$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/179:05 pm
MEL
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Tue 4/216:30 am
BNE
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/18$146
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/149:05 pm
MEL
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 4/229:00 am
BNE
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/21$148
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/179:05 pm
MEL
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Sun 4/196:30 am
BNE
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/18$149
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/149:05 pm
MEL
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Tue 4/219:20 pm
BNE
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/17$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/186:05 am
MEL
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 4/255:50 pm
BNE
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/20$152
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:05 am
MEL
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Wed 4/229:00 am
BNE
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/18$153
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2710:00 pm
MEL
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Mon 3/308:20 pm
BNE
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/18$159
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1210:10 am
MEL
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Mon 6/157:10 am
BNE
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/21$168
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/166:05 am
MEL
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 5/1611:50 am
BNE
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/17$169
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/256:05 am
MEL
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Sun 5/317:10 am
BNE
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/18$174

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Brisbane

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$145
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$74
(Jetstar)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$187

Good round-trip deal

$184 or less

Good one-way deal

$133 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Melbourne-Brisbane flight deals.
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One-way flight from Melbourne to Brisbane
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Brisbane.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to Brisbane.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Brisbane that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Thu 5/7

9:05 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Fri 5/8

9:20 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$158

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Wed 4/15

9:05 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 4/18

7:10 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$159

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Tue 4/21

12:25 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Brisbane

Tue 4/21

9:25 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$211

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Tue 5/19

12:25 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Brisbane

Sat 5/23

2:55 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$212

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Fri 4/17

12:25 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Brisbane

Sun 4/26

9:55 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$213

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

9:10 am-11:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 5/6

9:05 am-1:35 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$225

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Sat 4/18

5:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Brisbane

Sat 4/25

2:55 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$226

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Tue 4/14

3:00 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Brisbane

Tue 4/21

6:05 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$233

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Fri 6/5

6:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop3h 30m

Brisbane

Tue 6/9

9:15 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$254

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Wed 5/6

12:25 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Brisbane

Wed 5/13

4:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$254

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Compare providers for flights from Melbourne to Brisbane

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to Brisbane in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Brisbane flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Brisbane flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Brisbane flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Brisbane flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-Brisbane flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Brisbane from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane (average of $52). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $76). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to BNE?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Brisbane. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 22, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 75% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Melbourne to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Brisbane flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

Reviews of airlines servicing Brisbane

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Brisbane. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Brisbane. Reviews last updated March 22, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,006 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
533 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Brisbane. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Brisbane from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane, you will be flying into Brisbane. Brisbane (BNE) is just 7.7 mi from the center of the city. Brisbane is the only Brisbane airport and it handles 101 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Brisbane from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

    Airlines like Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane in about 2h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 15m. There are 857 mi between Melbourne Airport and Brisbane. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane round-trip from $78. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $133, and Virgin Australia, from $185. Jetstar is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane one-way?

    $60 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $92 and $125, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

    Consider Air Canada (96%), American Airlines (95%) or Air Niugini (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

    The cheapest flight price from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane is $96. On average you can expect to pay $224. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Brisbane), can usually be booked for $145.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Brisbane that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Brisbane flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Brisbane by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane (average of $52). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $76). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Brisbane

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Brisbane. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$78Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$133Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$185Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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