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$76+ 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BNE
jun. 28 — jul. 51
sáb. 6/28
sáb. 7/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Brisbane are usually found in May or February, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 junio 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$124
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$76
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$175

Good round-trip deal

$211 or less

Good one-way deal

$123 or less
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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 junio 23, 2025.

This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
mar. 8/56:10 amMEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
mar. 8/129:15 pmBNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 6/21$124
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 7/196:25 pmMEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 7/266:05 amBNE - MEL
1 stop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$200
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/279:40 pmMEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mVirgin Australia
mar. 7/17:55 pmBNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/22$208
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/279:20 pmMEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways
dom. 6/296:00 amBNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/22$268

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane that are best for you.

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Melbourne

Fly to

Brisbane

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

mar. 8/5

6:10 am-8:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

mié. 8/13

9:15 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$124

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

vie. 11/7

4:10 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

dom. 11/9

8:55 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$175

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

sáb. 7/19

6:25 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Brisbane

sáb. 7/26

6:05 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 00m

$200

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

mié. 7/16

9:20 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

jue. 7/17

7:40 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$266

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

mar. 8/5

12:30 am-9:55 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Brisbane

mié. 8/13

11:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$533

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

mar. 7/15

8:40 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$76

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

jue. 8/7

9:40 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$88

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

dom. 8/10

6:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$130

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

mar. 8/5

12:30 am-9:55 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$344

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

mié. 10/1

8:10 pm-9:05 am

1 stop12h 55m

$381

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane

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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 June 20, 2025.

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 58 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane (average of $1,017). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,649). 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 junio 23, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 41% 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 June 22, 2025.

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. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Brisbane. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated junio 23, 2025.

The most flights from MEL to BNE are scheduled on a Monday (115 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (83 on average).

Rainfall in Brisbane by month

Plan your trip to Brisbane by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Brisbane ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Brisbane when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Brisbane by month

Plan your trip to Brisbane by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Brisbane, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 59.0 F).

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 junio 23, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane, see what other customers have to say about Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and China Southern. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
863 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
452 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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 99 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 4 airlines have flights to Brisbane from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • 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 $124. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $175, and Qantas Airways, from $266. Jetstar is priced at 33% 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?

    $76 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 $88 and $130, respectively.

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

    Consider Alliance Airlines (100%), Air Niugini (94%) or American Airlines (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 $94. On average you can expect to pay $283. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Brisbane), can usually be booked for $122.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane (average of $1,017). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,649). 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 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Brisbane

Discover the top 4 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 junio 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$111Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$152Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
RexCheapest$153Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$154Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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