Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Brisbane

• Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 1,323 or less one-way and C$ 1,961 or less round-trip.
• The cheapest flight from Melbourne to Brisbane was found, on average, 88 days before departure.
• Book at least 5 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
• High season is considered to be August, September and October. The cheapest month to fly is May.
• Passengers taking a taxi from Brisbane Airport (BNE) into the city should be aware that there is an airport toll, which will add around A$ 4 to your cab fare.
• If you would like to hire a car at Brisbane Airport, there are counters for car hire agencies near the baggage claim areas at both the Qantas and Virgin ends of the domestic terminal. If your preferred hire company does not operate directly from the airport, check with them before your arrival, as many companies will pick you up and take you to the agency.
• As an alternative to taking a taxi from Brisbane Airport, you might like to consider Uber or Ola instead. Rideshare apps are usually cheaper than a taxi travelling the same distance, sometimes significantly so.

• Which airlines flying from Melbourne to Brisbane offer in-flight meal service?

  Qantas offers passengers a complimentary in-flight meal or snack served with a choice of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Jetstar and Virgin both offer meals and snacks for purchase by customers but do not include meals in the price of the ticket. Passengers are permitted to board flights with food and drink purchased at the airport.

• Which terminals offer flights to Brisbane at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?

  You can fly to Brisbane from all of the domestic terminals, and each terminal hosts a different major airline. Terminal 4 is the newest terminal and caters to budget airlines, primarily Jetstar. Terminal 1 is the oldest terminal and hosts Qantas flights. Terminal 3 is home to Virgin Airlines. All of the terminals have good services with shopping and dining options, but the more comfortable departure lounges are to be found in Terminals 1 and 2.

• What cities are closest to Brisbane Airport?

  Brisbane Airport is just 13 km away from Brisbane, but it also serves as a convenient airport for travellers to Logan City (28 km away) and the Gold Coast (76 km away). Airtrain, which departs directly from the airport, has an express service to Surfers Paradise.

• How long does a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane take?

  Direct flights cover the 1379 km separating Melbourne to Brisbane in about 2h 05m.

• How many flights are there between Melbourne and Brisbane?

  225 direct flights run between Melbourne and Brisbane on a daily basis. On average, there are about 1,581 departures each week.

• Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

  The cheapest return flight ticket from Melbourne to Brisbane found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for C$ 230 on Jetstar, followed by Virgin Australia (C$ 413). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as C$ 134 on Rex and from C$ 182 on Virgin Australia.

• Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Brisbane?

  The airlines most regularly connecting Melbourne to Brisbane are Singapore Airlines (35 flights per day), Virgin Australia (30 flights per day), and Etihad Airways (24 flights per day).

• What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane?

  For Melbourne to Brisbane, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Brisbane back to Melbourne, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

• What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Brisbane?

  The earliest flight leaves Melbourne at 6:00 am and lands in Brisbane at 8:10 am.

• What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Brisbane?

  The last flight leaves Melbourne at 9:40 pm and lands in Brisbane at 11:50 pm.

• Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne and Brisbane?

  All the following airlines operate direct flights between Melbourne and Brisbane: American Airlines, Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Jetstar, China Eastern, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Virgin Australia, and Rex.

• Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Brisbane?

  The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Brisbane flight route.

• Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

  oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Brisbane, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

• On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Brisbane?

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

• Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Melbourne to Brisbane due to COVID-19?

  Virgin Australia, Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Melbourne to Brisbane. Confirm policies on booking site.

• How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

  KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Brisbane.

• How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Brisbane?

  KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Brisbane from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

• What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

  Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Brisbane with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

• What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane?

  Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Brisbane from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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