MEL - BNE

C$ 94 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Brisbane

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Brisbane, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 164
Typical prices: C$ 175-C$ 275
Jetstar
Sat 10/1Sat 17/1
MEL - BNE • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 94
Typical prices: C$ 114-C$ 182
Jetstar
Fri 23/1
MEL - BNE • Direct
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Qantas offers Wi-Fi and free alcohol in Economy.
Flying early with Jetstar reduces delay risks.
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Brisbane (MEL-BNE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Brisbane that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to Brisbane

Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
Jetstar Logo
9:05 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
MEL
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BNE
2h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
9:00 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.
BNE
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MEL
2h 20mdirect
C$ 164Jetstar
Wed, 7 Jan - Sat, 10 Jan
Jetstar Logo
10:00 p.m. - 11:10 p.m.
MEL
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BNE
2h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
9:00 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.
BNE
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MEL
2h 20mdirect
C$ 168Jetstar
Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
Jetstar Logo
10:00 p.m. - 11:10 p.m.
MEL
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BNE
2h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
12:05 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
BNE
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MEL
2h 25mdirect
C$ 176Jetstar
Sun, 11 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
Jetstar Logo
6:05 a.m. - 7:20 a.m.
MEL
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BNE
2h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
6:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.
BNE
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MEL
2h 20mdirect
C$ 186Jetstar
Sun, 11 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
Jetstar Logo
9:05 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
MEL
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BNE
2h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
9:00 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.
BNE
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MEL
2h 20mdirect
C$ 187Jetstar
Tue, 6 Jan - Fri, 9 Jan
Jetstar Logo
10:00 p.m. - 11:10 p.m.
MEL
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BNE
2h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
9:00 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.
BNE
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MEL
2h 20mdirect
C$ 193Jetstar
Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Jetstar Logo
7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
MEL
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BNE
2h 15mdirect
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2:00 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.
BNE
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MEL
2h 25mdirect
C$ 202Jetstar
Sat, 17 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
4:10 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.
MEL
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BNE
2h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
8:55 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.
BNE
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MEL
2h 20mdirect
C$ 219Virgin Australia
Wed, 15 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr
Jetstar Logo
8:50 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
MEL
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BNE
2h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
7:10 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
BNE
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MEL
2h 25mdirect
C$ 223Jetstar
Fri, 29 May - Sun, 31 May
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3:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
MEL
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BNE
2h 15mdirect
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1:50 p.m. - 7:35 p.m.
BNE
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MEL
5h 45m1 stop
C$ 233Jetstar
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Brisbane flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Brisbane to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane departing in January.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane is May, where tickets cost C$ 193 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 321 and C$ 291 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Melbourne to Brisbane

 
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Air Canada

Air Canada offers priority boarding for Premium Economy, enhancing convenience on short domestic flights.


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Qantas offers Wi-Fi on select domestic flights, enhancing productivity during short-haul journeys.


Qantas Economy Class includes free alcohol and a well-stocked entertainment system for a pleasant journey.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flightC$ 94
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (28% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Brisbane

When to book flights from Melbourne to Brisbane

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Brisbane based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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Flights from Melbourne to Brisbane: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Melbourne to Brisbane 
Learn how KAYAK collects reviews and tips from users.
ErinFlew with Jetstar
MEL
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BNE
Nov 2024
Choose who is right for you cost & comfort all airlines have issues with delays at times so cant be helped some days I usually fly early and have rarely had issues
Verified travelerFlew with Virgin Australia
MEL
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BNE
Dec 2023
If you’re changing to the international terminal make sure you eat at the entry or the domestic terminal. The international terminal is due for an upgrade and has limited options.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Brisbane flights

  • 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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane was C$ 94 for a one-way ticket and C$ 164 for a round-trip.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Brisbane flight route.

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

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

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 146 or less one-way.
  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Brisbane?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to Brisbane.
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Brisbane

Monday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Brisbane to Melbourne

Monday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Melbourne to Brisbane

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Brisbane. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Brisbane? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.6
JetstarOverall score based on 491 reviews
6.8Boarding
7.3Crew
5.1Entertainment
6.4Comfort
5.7Food
Airline reviews

I had opted to pay extra for a ticket on Jetstar A321-Neo in the first row, believing it would enhance my travel experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The constant line-up for the toilet resulted in people frequently standing next to me, causing significant discomfort throughout the flight. It was difficult to relax with the persistent disturbance from passengers bumping into my seat. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. Given these circumstances, I will not be purchasing seats in the first two rows in the future, nor will I choose to fly with your airline again.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Dec 2025
DPS - SYD
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I had opted to pay extra for a ticket on Jetstar A321-Neo in the first row, believing it would enhance my travel experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The constant line-up for the toilet resulted in people frequently standing next to me, causing significant discomfort throughout the flight. It was difficult to relax with the persistent disturbance from passengers bumping into my seat. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. Given these circumstances, I will not be purchasing seats in the first two rows in the future, nor will I choose to fly with your airline again.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Very disappointed with my recent Jetstar experience. Firstly, it was extremely frustrating that we had to pay extra for basic things like in-flight entertainment and meals. Other airlines provide these essentials even with standard tickets, but Jetstar offered no comfort or amenities without additional charges. For a long international journey, this made the experience very uncomfortable. On top of that, there was a delay on our flight from Melbourne to Bangkok due to parts replacement, which was already inconvenient. But the biggest issue was the massive 5 hours and 15 minutes delay on our return flight, which completely disrupted our plans, caused unnecessary stress, and impacted both our time and health. Jetstar provided vouchers, but they were not nearly sufficient to cover proper meals or any meaningful service at Bangkok Airport. After such a long delay, this felt extremely inadequate and did not compensate for the inconvenience we faced. Overall, this has been one of my worst travel experiences. I am extremely disappointed and will not be booking with Jetstar in the future. I strongly request Jetstar to provide additional compensation for the significant delays and the discomfort we had to go through.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

Everything you need to know for your flight from Melbourne to Brisbane

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Melbourne (MEL)
Brisbane (BNE)