Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane

MEL — BNE
16 Dec — 23 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Brisbane are usually found in May or February, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Brisbane

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

₹ 18,264

Good one-way deal

₹ 10,628 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (₹ 144,665 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 37,528 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to Brisbane.

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Brisbane from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane (average of ₹ 5,142). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 6,738). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to BNE?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Brisbane. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Brisbane

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Brisbane. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Brisbane. Reviews last updated 16 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Brisbane. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Brisbane from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane, you will be flying into Brisbane. Brisbane (BNE) is just 12.3 km from the centre vof the city. Brisbane is the only Brisbane airport and it handles 105 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 2 airlines have flights to Brisbane from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as ₹ 9,483 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at ₹ 14,950. Jetstar is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane consider choosing American Airlines(86%), LATAM Airlines(84%) or United Airlines(84%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Brisbane that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Brisbane flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Brisbane by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane (average of ₹ 5,142). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 6,738). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Other flights to Brisbane

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Brisbane

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Brisbane. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 16 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest₹ 9,483Average₹ 13,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest₹ 14,950Average₹ 19,609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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