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	$131	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Nov 27 — Sun, Nov 30	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is currently $131
Cheapest one-way flight	$62	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Nov 26	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is currently $62
Last-minute weekend getaway	$215	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Oct 18 — Mon, Oct 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Brisbane is currently $215
Cheapest business class flights	$520	Virgin Australia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Sun, Nov 23	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is currently $520

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 month to fly is typically December.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $115–185
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $165–295

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Brisbane

Qantas

Nonstop

from $269

Typical price: $250–325

101 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - BNE Every day

267 weekly connecting flights

MEL - BNE Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $210

Typical price: $190–240

96 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - BNE Every day

278 weekly connecting flights

MEL - BNE Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $131

Typical price: $120–250

45 weekly nonstop flights

AVV, MEL - BNE Every day

167 weekly connecting flights

AVV, MEL - BNE Every day
Air New Zealand

21 weekly connecting flights

MEL - BNE Every day
Link Airways

from $820

Typical price: $790–930

12 weekly connecting flights

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

Typical price: $1,050–3,800

7 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 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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Brisbane

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

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brisbane are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $115 to $185.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Brisbane 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 Melbourne to Brisbane is $269, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 16.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is $210, flying from Nov 20 to Nov 23.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is $131, flying from Nov 27 to Nov 30.
The cheapest Link Airways flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is $820, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Brisbane 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 Melbourne to Brisbane?

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

When should you fly to Brisbane, Australia?

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.

What is the best airline to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane?

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, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 101 nonstop flights and 267 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .

In terms of flights, Virgin Australia is the most popular. Virgin Australia offers 96 nonstop flights and 278 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Brisbane are:

Jetstar offers 45 nonstop flights and 167 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV) , 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 12 connecting flights per week. Link Airways flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .
Fiji Airways offers 7 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Brisbane 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 Melbourne to Brisbane is $269, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 16.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is $210, flying from Nov 20 to Nov 23.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is $131, flying from Nov 27 to Nov 30.
The cheapest Link Airways flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is $820, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.

Which airlines have direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

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

There are 101 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 96 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 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.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Brisbane at price $215 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.

Which airlines have direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

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

There are 101 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 96 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 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.

When are direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

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

How can I find nonstop flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Melbourne and Brisbane starts at $215 from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20 with Jetstar.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Brisbane at price $215 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.

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

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.