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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane from £48

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 25/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BNE
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 Tuesday

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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£97

One-way from

£48

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£162

Good round-trip deal

£173 or less

Good one-way deal

£77 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/10-14/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Brisbane
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Brisbane
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£9 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 18 September 2025.

Sat 11/1021:40MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 05mJetstar
Tue 14/1016:30BNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 16/9£97
Tue 21/1020:35MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sun 26/1006:00BNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 17/9£97
Wed 15/1006:10MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Wed 15/1020:15BNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 16/9£98
Fri 17/1020:35MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Mon 20/1020:15BNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 17/9£107
Sat 15/1110:05MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sat 15/1120:55BNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 17/9£111
Fri 17/1020:35MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1017:25BNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£116
Fri 24/1020:35MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Mon 27/1020:55BNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 16/9£116
Thu 9/1016:05MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 05mJetstar
Thu 9/1020:15BNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 16/9£127
Fri 19/915:05MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 05mJetstar
Wed 15/1020:15BNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 17/9£130
Tue 7/1006:10MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Thu 9/1016:30BNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 17/9£136
Mon 20/1020:35MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Wed 29/1006:00BNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 18/9£136

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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 18 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Brisbane

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

20:35-21:45

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 26/10

06:00-09:20

Nonstop2h 20m

£97

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

06:05-07:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 21/11

20:55-00:15

Nonstop2h 20m

£97

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

06:10-07:20

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Mon 20/10

20:15-23:40

Nonstop2h 25m

£107

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Fri 28/11

06:05-07:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 28/11

20:55-00:15

Nonstop2h 20m

£116

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

06:05-07:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 13/3

20:55-00:15

Nonstop2h 20m

£127

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

06:05-07:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 26/1

08:10-11:35

Nonstop2h 25m

£138

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Sun 23/11

20:50-22:00

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 6/12

08:50-15:40

1 stop5h 50m

£161

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

08:00-11:00

1 stop4h 00m

Brisbane

Fri 7/11

20:55-00:15

Nonstop2h 20m

£161

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

06:00-07:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 23/11

07:05-12:35

1 stop4h 30m

£161

MelbourneBrisbane

MEL - BNE

MELBNE

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

19:50-21:00

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 20/1

07:05-12:35

1 stop4h 30m

£161

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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.
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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 return flight from Melbourne to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on 12 September 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 47 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane (average of £1,361). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,951). 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 18 September 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 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 18 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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 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 94 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 2 airlines. Brisbane is conveniently located just 7.7 mi from Brisbane’s city center.

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

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane will take you 2h 10m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Brisbane is about 857 mi. All flights are typically direct.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar (£87), and Virgin Australia (£110) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane. Jetstar is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 Niugini (96%), China Southern (91%) or Cathay Pacific (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 £214, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £75. The most popular route (Melbourne - Brisbane), is priced around £138.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane (average of £1,361). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,951). 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 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Brisbane

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest£87Average£128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest£110Average£165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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