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$68+ Cheap flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — MEL
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Brisbane to Melbourne are usually found in May or February, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Brisbane to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/316:00 amBNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Wed 1/710:00 pmMEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 12/26$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/306:00 amBNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Wed 1/710:00 pmMEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 12/26$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/316:00 amBNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Tue 1/69:05 pmMEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 12/26$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/314:00 pmBNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Mon 1/510:00 pmMEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 12/26$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/308:50 pmBNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Tue 1/67:00 pmMEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 12/26$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/305:05 pmBNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Mon 1/510:00 pmMEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 12/26$243
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Mon 12/298:50 pmBNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Mon 1/510:00 pmMEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 12/28$245

Find flight deals from Brisbane to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Most trusted provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Round-trip from

$124
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$68
(Jetstar)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$236

Good round-trip deal

$156 or less

Good one-way deal

$110 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Brisbane to Melbourne 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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Brisbane

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneMelbourne

BNE - MEL

BNEMEL

Brisbane

Sat 1/24

5:05 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 1/26

6:05 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$124

BrisbaneMelbourne

BNE - MEL

BNEMEL

Brisbane

Thu 2/26

9:00 pm-12:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 3/2

6:05 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$136

BrisbaneMelbourne

BNE - MEL

BNEMEL

Brisbane

Thu 2/19

7:55 am-11:15 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 2/25

6:05 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$151

BrisbaneMelbourne

BNE - MEL

BNEMEL

Brisbane

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

6:05 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$160

BrisbaneMelbourne

BNE - MEL

BNEMEL

Brisbane

Mon 2/9

8:55 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 2/16

1:25 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$198

BrisbaneMelbourne

BNE - MEL

BNEMEL

Brisbane

Thu 2/19

8:55 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 2/25

1:25 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$198

BrisbaneMelbourne

BNE - MEL

BNEMEL

Brisbane

Sat 3/14

9:10 am-5:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 3/19

5:10 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$198

BrisbaneMelbourne

BNE - MEL

BNEMEL

Brisbane

Wed 3/11

6:05 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

1:25 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$199

BrisbaneMelbourne

BNE - MEL

BNEMEL

Brisbane

Sat 1/10

9:10 am-5:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 1/14

7:50 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$214

BrisbaneMelbourne

BNE - MEL

BNEMEL

Brisbane

Mon 1/19

7:55 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-8:30 am

1 stop3h 30m

$216

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Compare providers for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

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 Brisbane to Melbourne in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Brisbane-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of OneTravel to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel Users can find the same prices on Brisbane-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Brisbane-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Brisbane-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust OneTravel the most. OneTravel 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 Brisbane-Melbourne Airport 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 Brisbane to Melbourne

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Brisbane to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport is 62 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (average of $51). Flying from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $78). 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 BNE to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Brisbane to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Brisbane to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 27, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated December 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, and Jetstar from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
957 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
495 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Brisbane to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

    For a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne, you will be flying from Brisbane. Brisbane (BNE) is just 7.7 mi from the center of the city. Brisbane is the only Brisbane airport and it handles 80 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Brisbane on a regular basis.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport in 2h 20m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 857 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $85. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $146, and Virgin Australia, from $154. Jetstar is currently priced 53% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport are Jetstar ($58), Virgin Australia ($78), and Qantas Airways ($113).

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport are American Airlines (92%), SriLankan Airlines (82%) and China Southern (80%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport is $67. On average you can expect to pay $211. The most popular route, (Brisbane - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $129.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brisbane to Melbourne 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 Brisbane to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (average of $51). Flying from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $78). 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 Brisbane to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Brisbane to Melbourne. 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$112Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$163Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$172Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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