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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane from £49

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BNE
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Brisbane are usually found in May or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Friday

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£96

One-way from

£49

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£127

Good round-trip deal

£150 or less

Good one-way deal

£78 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/4-1/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Brisbane
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Brisbane
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Tue 1/406:10MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Tue 1/420:15BNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 20/2£96
Tue 4/310:10MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mVirgin Australia
Thu 6/320:55BNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2£154
Tue 29/721:35MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/812:55BNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£155
Tue 4/320:25MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 6/305:00BNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2£203
Thu 3/414:40MEL - BNE
1 stop4h 05mLink Airways
Sun 6/409:45BNE - MEL
1 stop4h 25mLink Airways
Deal found 20/2£596
Thu 6/301:30MEL - BNE
1 stop21h 40mVietJet Air
Fri 14/323:40BNE - MEL
1 stop22h 55mVietJet Air
Deal found 21/2£867

Find flights from Melbourne to Brisbane within your budget

Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Brisbane

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

06:10-07:20

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 1/4

20:15-23:40

Nonstop2h 25m

£96

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

10:10-11:20

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Thu 6/3

20:55-00:15

Nonstop2h 20m

£154

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Tue 29/7

15:05-17:10

Nonstop2h 05m

Brisbane

Thu 7/8

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

£155

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Fri 18/7

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Mon 21/7

21:20-23:40

Nonstop2h 20m

£201

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Thu 3/4

14:40-17:45

1 stop4h 05m

Brisbane

Sun 6/4

09:45-14:10

1 stop4h 25m

£596

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

01:30-22:10

1 stop21h 40m

Brisbane

Fri 14/3

23:40-23:35

1 stop22h 55m

£867

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

17:00-18:15

Nonstop2h 15m

£49

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

20:50-22:00

Nonstop2h 10m

£77

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Thu 27/2

07:20-08:35

Nonstop2h 15m

£106

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Tue 11/3

21:50-06:50

2 stops34h 00m

£133

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Brisbane

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Brisbane including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on 14 February 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 90 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane (average of £1,384). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,980). 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 21 February 2025.

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 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from MEL to BNE are scheduled on a Thursday (126 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (66 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 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Brisbane when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane, see what other customers have to say about Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
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Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
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Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

VietJet Air
5.6
Fair
139 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

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?

    Most people fly into Brisbane (BNE) if they book a flight to Brisbane from Melbourne. On average, Brisbane has 97 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 3 airlines. Brisbane is conveniently located just 7.7 mi from Brisbane’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar (£96), Virgin Australia (£154), and Qantas Airways (£201) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane. Jetstar is priced at 34% 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?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £49. Virgin Australia flights start at £77 while deals on Qantas Airways start at £106 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane consider choosing Air Canada (90%), LATAM Airlines (90%) or Air Niugini (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane? While on average our users pay £219, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £60. The most popular route (Melbourne - Brisbane), is priced around £112.

  • 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 holiday 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane (average of £1,384). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,980). 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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JetstarCheapest£102Average£138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest£118Average£171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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