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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$142	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is currently $142
Cheapest one-way flight	$71	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is currently $71
Last-minute weekend getaway	$179	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Brisbane to Melbourne is currently $179
Cheapest business class flights	$601	Virgin Australia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is currently $601

Fastest flight	2 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Brisbane to Melbourne takes 2 hr 25 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 Brisbane to Melbourne is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $135–190
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $185–265

Popular airlines from Brisbane to Melbourne

Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $241

Typical price: $210–265

91 weekly nonstop flights

BNE - MEL Every day

200 weekly connecting flights

BNE - MEL Every day
Qantas

Nonstop

from $318

Typical price: $285–360

85 weekly nonstop flights

BNE - MEL Every day

283 weekly connecting flights

BNE - MEL Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $142

Typical price: $140–250

43 weekly nonstop flights

BNE - AVV, MEL Every day

154 weekly connecting flights

BNE - AVV, MEL Every day
Air New Zealand

20 weekly connecting flights

BNE - MEL Every day
Link Airways

from $1,040

Typical price: $900–1,150

17 weekly connecting flights

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

Typical price: $1,300–4,600

7 weekly connecting flights

BNE - MEL Every day

Popular airports near Brisbane

Brisbane Airport (BNE)

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

Gold Coast Australia 1 hr 10 min 56 mi
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

Sunshine Coast Regional Australia 1 hr 26 min 60 mi
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

Ballina Australia 2 hr 2 min 99 mi

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Brisbane to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Brisbane to Melbourne are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $135 to $190.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $142. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $71.

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

The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is $241, flying from May 14 to May 17.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is $318, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is $142, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Link Airways flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is $1,040, flying from May 22 to May 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Melbourne starts at $142 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $71 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.

2 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Brisbane to Melbourne.

Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne.
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 Brisbane to Melbourne 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 Brisbane to Melbourne.

In terms of nonstop flights, Virgin Australia is the most popular. Virgin Australia offers 91 nonstop flights and 200 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 85 nonstop flights and 283 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Brisbane to Melbourne are:

Jetstar offers 43 nonstop flights and 154 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Air New Zealand offers 20 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Link Airways offers 17 connecting flights per week. Link Airways flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Fiji Airways offers 7 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $142. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $71.

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

The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is $241, flying from May 14 to May 17.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is $318, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is $142, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Link Airways flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is $1,040, flying from May 22 to May 24.

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

There are 91 Virgin Australia direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 85 Qantas direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 43 Jetstar direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne 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 Brisbane and Melbourne at price $179 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

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

There are 91 Virgin Australia direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 85 Qantas direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 43 Jetstar direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne 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 Brisbane to Melbourne on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Brisbane and Melbourne start at $142 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne, 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 Brisbane and Melbourne start at $601 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Brisbane and Melbourne start at $142 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14.

To book business class trips from Brisbane to Melbourne, 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 Brisbane and Melbourne starts at $179 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Brisbane and Melbourne at price $179 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Brisbane to Melbourne, 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.