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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Brisbane? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Brisbane.£100 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From £100, select.
Brisbane.£100 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Wed, 17 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From £100, select.
Brisbane.£100 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Mar, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Sat, 21 Mar, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From £100, select.
Brisbane.£100 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Mar, returning Wed, 18 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Sat, 14 Mar, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From £100, select.
Brisbane.£100 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From £100, select.
Brisbane.£100 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From £100, select.
Brisbane.£100 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Thu, 7 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From £100, select.
Brisbane.£100 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Apr, returning Mon, 13 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Sat, 11 Apr, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From £100, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne to Brisbane flights are currently cheapest in March.
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Direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane

Melbourne to Brisbane: Alternative routes

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Melbourne to Brisbane: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£100
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time2 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineIndiGo
Average flights per week934

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Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Brisbane: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is £100. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne to Brisbane.
IndiGo, Air New Zealand and Qatar Airways fly direct from Melbourne to Brisbane.
As of February 2026, there are 934 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Brisbane.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport on Saturday, 11 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 12 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Brisbane but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Brisbane is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Brisbane is Jetstar .

Travelling from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE): What you need to know

  • Start your travels at one of Melbourne's main airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV). Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE) departing from either of these.
  • Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 15 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Melbourne to Brisbane Airport flight.
  • Brisbane Airport is located in Brisbane. The city is in the UTC+10 timezone and is one hour behind Melbourne.
  • The busiest route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE), with 234 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from MEL to BNE is the 6am Qantas service. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 10:30pm with Virgin Australia Regional.
  • For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to BNE.
  • Flying during a peak month like December? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • You can take a direct flight from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE) leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
  • Pick from a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport leaving from MEL. Book your ticket with one of these:
  • The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Virgin Australia between MEL and BNE.
  • Virgin Australia is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
  • Located around 24 kms (15 miles) from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
  • Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
  • When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights complete their journey on time.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • You can book a direct Melbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE) plane ticket out of Avalon Airport (AVV). Check if flying out of AVV makes more sense for your journey.
  • From AVV, direct flights from Melbourne to BNE are offered by Jetstar.
  • Jetstar is the most frequently booked airline flying from AVV to BNE.
  • Among the carriers operating flights between Avalon Airport and Brisbane Airport, Jetstar has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
  • AVV is around 56 kms (35 miles) from central Melbourne. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
  • You're going on holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to BNE flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
  • Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving on schedule.

About Brisbane Airport (BNE)

  • If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near BNE:
  • Hit the road running by picking up a Brisbane Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Alpha Car Hire and explore beyond Brisbane's usual tourist stops.
  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Melbourne to Brisbane Airport flight.

Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane

  • Central Brisbane is around 13 kms (8 miles) from Brisbane Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
  • Travelling on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE)

  • £50 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport. A return flight starts at £100. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
  • Get cheap flights from Melbourne to BNE by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
  • The best month for landing cheap Melbourne to Brisbane Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to BNE is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
  • Discover the best deal on a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

The best time to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE). July is when most people visit Brisbane. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in September.
  • Lock in a Melbourne to BNE plane ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Brisbane to range from 21ºC to 30ºC.
  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport in July when temperatures are between 10ºC and 21ºC.

More about Brisbane

  • Start your Brisbane trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
  • Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Gallery of Modern Art, Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park 4P and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary are essential stops on your Brisbane itinerary.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've seen Brisbane, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Travel about 113 kms (70 miles) west to Toowoomba to check off its must-visit sights. From Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers to Japanese Garden and Highfields Falls, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
  • Around 290 kms (180 miles) north of Brisbane, Bundaberg is another essential stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Mon Repos Turtle Express, Mon Repos Turtle Centre and Oaks Beach.

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