Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne Airport to Brisbane flights typically cost between £108 and £204 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £104 on Jetstar (8 Oct-15 Oct).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne Airport to Brisbane flights typically cost between £108 and £204 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £104 on Jetstar (8 Oct-15 Oct).

Question 2

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

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Departing from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane will take you 2h 15m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Brisbane is about 857 mi. All flights are typically direct.

Question 3

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

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According to our current data, Jetstar (£88), and Virgin Australia (£111) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane. Jetstar is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 4

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

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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 47 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 5

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane (average of £1,367). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,950). 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.

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane

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The most flights from MEL to BNE are scheduled on a Friday (117 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (85 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane? While on average our users pay £214, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £64. The most popular route (Melbourne - Brisbane), is priced around £140.

Question 11

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

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane consider choosing Air Niugini (94%), American Airlines (92%) or Cathay Pacific (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 12

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

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Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 32% on the overall cost on flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane.

Question 13

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane at least 48 days early can save you up to 56% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 48 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane for as little as £153 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £196 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 14

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

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Brisbane. Flights to Brisbane from Melbourne Airport in May are about £140 on average during May, but can be found for as low as £52.

Question 15

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

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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 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Question 16

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

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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 2 airlines. Brisbane is conveniently located just 7.7 mi from Brisbane’s city center.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

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

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Melbourne to Brisbane. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Brisbane?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Melbourne to Brisbane for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Brisbane with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Brisbane from Melbourne? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Brisbane become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Melbourne to Brisbane on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	£104
One-way from	£50
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£139
Good round-trip deal	£162 or less
Good one-way deal	£78 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest£88	Average£135	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest£111	Average£166	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Brisbane are usually found in May or February, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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