Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Brisbane (MEL - BNE)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Brisbane and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$126	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is currently $126
Cheapest one-way flight	$63	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is currently $63
Last-minute weekend getaway	$182	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Brisbane is currently $182
Cheapest business class flights	$590	Virgin Australia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 14 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is currently $590

Fastest flight	2 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Brisbane takes 2 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $125–220
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $165–250

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Brisbane

Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $185

Typical price: $215–260

94 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - BNE Every day

284 weekly connecting flights

MEL - BNE Every day
Qantas

Nonstop

from $284

Typical price: $280–355

93 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - BNE Every day

257 weekly connecting flights

MEL - BNE Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $126

Typical price: $135–250

63 weekly nonstop flights

AVV, MEL - BNE Every day

292 weekly connecting flights

AVV, MEL - BNE Every day
Air New Zealand

21 weekly connecting flights

MEL - BNE Every day
Link Airways

from $1,004

Typical price: $870–1,050

14 weekly connecting flights

MEL - BNE Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Fiji Airways

Typical price: $1,100–3,600

9 weekly connecting flights

MEL - BNE Every day

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Popular airports near Brisbane

Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Brisbane Australia 21 min 8 mi
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Gold Coast Australia 1 hr 11 min 56 mi
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

Sunshine Coast Regional Australia 1 hr 25 min 60 mi
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

Ballina Australia 2 hr 1 min 99 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Brisbane

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brisbane are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $125 to $220.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Brisbane recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $126. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $63.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is $185, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is $284, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is $126, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Link Airways flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is $1,004, flying from May 22 to May 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Brisbane starts at $126 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $63 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.

2 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Brisbane.

Many people travel to Brisbane in winter (Jun–Aug) and the Dec–Jan school holiday break. Key events include Ekka (Aug), an annual agricultural event also called the Royal Queensland Show. The popular Brisbane Festival (Sep) draws crowds to music, theater, dance and circus performances. The rainy season (Nov–May) begins late in the spring and runs through fall, with tropical cyclones possible Jan–Mar.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Melbourne to Brisbane really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane.

In terms of nonstop flights, Virgin Australia is the most popular. Virgin Australia offers 94 nonstop flights and 284 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .

In terms of flights, Jetstar is the most popular. Jetstar offers 63 nonstop flights and 292 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Brisbane are:

Qantas offers 93 nonstop flights and 257 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .
Air New Zealand offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .
Link Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Link Airways flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .
Fiji Airways offers 9 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Melbourne and Brisbane.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Brisbane recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $126. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $63.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is $185, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is $284, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is $126, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Link Airways flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is $1,004, flying from May 22 to May 24.

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Melbourne to Brisbane.

There are 94 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 93 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 63 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Brisbane at price $182 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Melbourne to Brisbane.

There are 94 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 93 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 63 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Melbourne and Brisbane start at $126 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Brisbane, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Brisbane start at $590 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Brisbane start at $126 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Brisbane, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Melbourne and Brisbane starts at $182 from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Brisbane at price $182 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Brisbane, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.