Cheap flights from Melbourne to Brisbane

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Flight information for Melbourne to Brisbane to help you plan your next trip.
Cheapest round-trip flight
$124
Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Aug 31 — Sep 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is currently $124
Cheapest one-way flight
$60
Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Aug 28
The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is currently $60
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 February. The most expensive one is typically November.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $130–185
November
Most expensive
Typical prices: $170–240

Popular airports near Melbourne

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    Melbourne 26 min 11 mi
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    Melbourne 49 min 31 mi
  • Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)
    Melbourne 26 min 6 mi
  • Bendigo Airport (BXG)
    Bendigo 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Popular airports near Brisbane

  • Brisbane Airport (BNE)
    Brisbane 21 min 8 mi
  • Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
    Gold Coast 1 hr 14 min 56 mi
  • Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
    Sunshine Coast Regional 1 hr 25 min 60 mi
  • Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)
    Ballina 2 hr 5 min 99 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Brisbane

How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane?
2 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Brisbane.
When are the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in February. Typical prices range from $130 to $185.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from Melbourne to Brisbane was with Jetstar from $124. The best one-way deal was with Jetstar from $60.
When are direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane available?
There are direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane on a daily basis.
Which airlines have direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?
Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia and Rex fly direct from Melbourne to Brisbane.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Brisbane starts at $124 from Sat, Aug 31 to Mon, Sep 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $60 and departs on Wed, Aug 28.
When should you visit 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.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane
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.

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