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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$131	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Nov 27 — Sun, Nov 30	The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is currently $131
Cheapest one-way flight	$62	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Nov 26	The cheapest one-way flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is currently $62
Last-minute weekend getaway	$253	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Oct 18 — Mon, Oct 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Brisbane to Melbourne is currently $253
Cheapest business class flights	$520	Virgin Australia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Sun, Nov 23	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is currently $520

Fastest flight	2 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Brisbane to Melbourne takes 2 hr 20 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 December.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $115–175
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $180–290

Popular airlines from Brisbane to Melbourne

Qantas

Nonstop

from $269

Typical price: $250–330

100 weekly nonstop flights

BNE - MEL Every day

272 weekly connecting flights

BNE - MEL Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $210

Typical price: $190–240

96 weekly nonstop flights

BNE - MEL Every day

195 weekly connecting flights

BNE - MEL Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $131

Typical price: $120–245

45 weekly nonstop flights

BNE - AVV, MEL Every day

186 weekly connecting flights

BNE - AVV, MEL Every day
Air New Zealand

21 weekly connecting flights

BNE - MEL Every day
Link Airways

from $823

Typical price: $790–940

14 weekly connecting flights

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

from $1,367

Typical price: $1,100–3,850

8 weekly connecting flights

BNE - MEL Every day

Popular airports near Brisbane

Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Brisbane Australia 22 min 8 mi
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Gold Coast Australia 1 hr 12 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 3 min 99 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 49 min 31 mi
Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 28 min 163 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Brisbane to Melbourne

When are the cheapest days to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The cheapest flights from Brisbane to Melbourne are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $115 to $175.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $131. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $62.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is $269, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 16.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is $210, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is $131, flying from Nov 27 to Nov 30.
The cheapest Link Airways flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is $823, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is $1,367, flying from Nov 15 to Nov 17.

What are the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Melbourne starts at $131 from Thu, Nov 27 to Sun, Nov 30. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $62 and departs on Wed, Nov 26.

How long does it take to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne?

2 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Brisbane to Melbourne.

When should you fly to Melbourne, Australia?

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).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne?

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 is the best airline to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne?

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, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 100 nonstop flights and 272 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Brisbane to Melbourne are:

Virgin Australia offers 96 nonstop flights and 195 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Jetstar offers 45 nonstop flights and 186 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Air New Zealand offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Link Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Link Airways flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Fiji Airways offers 8 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $131. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $62.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is $269, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 16.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is $210, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is $131, flying from Nov 27 to Nov 30.
The cheapest Link Airways flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is $823, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is $1,367, flying from Nov 15 to Nov 17.

Which airlines have direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

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

There are 100 Qantas direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 96 Virgin Australia direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 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.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Brisbane and Melbourne at price $253 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.

Which airlines have direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

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

There are 100 Qantas direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 96 Virgin Australia direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 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.

When are direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Brisbane and Melbourne start at $131 from Thu, Nov 27 to Sun, Nov 30 with Jetstar.

How can I find nonstop flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Brisbane and Melbourne start at $520 from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23 with Virgin Australia.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Brisbane and Melbourne start at $131 from Thu, Nov 27 to Sun, Nov 30.

How can I book business class trips from Brisbane to Melbourne?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Brisbane to Melbourne next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Brisbane and Melbourne starts at $253 from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20 with Jetstar.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Brisbane and Melbourne at price $253 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Brisbane to Melbourne?

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.