BNE - MEL

£43 Find Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Brisbane to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Brisbane to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Brisbane to Melbourne (BNE-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Brisbane to Melbourne 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.

Recent return flight deals from Brisbane to Melbourne

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Brisbane to Melbourne.
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Jetstar Logo
21:15 - 23:40BNE-MEL
2h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
18:25 - 20:30MEL-BNE
2h 05mdirect
£91Jetstar
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Mon, 2 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
Jetstar Logo
21:15 - 23:40BNE-MEL
2h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:10 - 08:20MEL-BNE
2h 10mdirect
£93Jetstar
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Wed, 4 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
21:25 - 23:50BNE-MEL
2h 25mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
06:50 - 09:00MEL-BNE
2h 10mdirect
£156Virgin Australia
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Fri, 2 May - Mon, 5 May
Virgin Australia Logo
15:55 - 18:20BNE-MEL
2h 25mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
06:30 - 12:40MEL-BNE
6h 10m1 stop
£162Virgin Australia
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Fri, 6 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
15:20 - 17:45BNE-MEL
2h 25mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
07:00 - 09:15MEL-BNE
2h 15mdirect
£193Qantas Airways
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Sat, 10 May - Mon, 12 May
Qantas Airways Logo
10:05 - 12:30BNE-MEL
2h 25mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
07:00 - 09:15MEL-BNE
2h 15mdirect
£201Qantas Airways
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Thu, 8 May - Fri, 16 May
Link Airways Logo
08:30 - 12:55BNE-MEL
4h 25m1 stop
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14:55 - 19:00MEL-BNE
4h 05m1 stop
£581Link Airways
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Thu, 8 May - Sun, 18 May
Link Airways Logo
08:30 - 12:55BNE-MEL
4h 25m1 stop
Link Airways Logo
16:10 - 20:15MEL-BNE
4h 05m1 stop
£600Link Airways
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Thu, 8 May - Mon, 12 May
VietJet Air Logo
23:30 - 22:35BNE-MEL
23h 05m1 stop
VietJet Air Logo
00:30 - 21:55MEL-BNE
21h 25m1 stop
£639VietJet Air
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Fri, 16 May - Sun, 25 May
VietJet Air Logo
23:30 - 22:35BNE-MEL
23h 05m1 stop
VietJet Air Logo
00:30 - 21:55MEL-BNE
21h 25m1 stop
£658VietJet Air
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Mon, 2 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun

Expert advice for your flight from Brisbane to Melbourne

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Etihad Airways

Etihad's economy bulkhead seats offer more legroom than standard economy.


Etihad economy allows one carry-on bag under 7 kg, including laptops and tablets.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific offers generous baggage allowance, with two free checked bags in economy class.


Cathay Pacific's Wi-Fi is available for purchase on most long-haul flights, including the Airbus A350.

China Eastern

China Eastern's extra legroom seats are available in economy for added comfort.


China Eastern offers Wi-Fi on most long-haul aircraft, though coverage may be limited.

Airports
BNE

At BNE, domestic security allows liquids, speeding up the process. Bring your own bottled water or soda to save money.

Read more about BNEby Ramsey Qubein
MEL

Use the SkyBus for an affordable ride from MEL to the city centre. It operates at all hours from Terminals 2 and 3.

Read more about MELby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Expert on Etihad Airways

Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Cathay Pacific

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programmes – all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on China Eastern

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MEL and BNE

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Brisbane to Melbourne flights

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

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne on a Friday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Brisbane, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport, 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 Brisbane to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost £112 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £177 and £167 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £135, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport, 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 Brisbane to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Brisbane to Melbourne

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£43
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (28% more expensive on average)
Flight from Brisbane to Melbourne

When to book flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Brisbane to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Brisbane to Melbourne flights

  • Are there facilities for families travelling with children through Brisbane Airport?

    There are numerous parenting rooms across Brisbane Airport, equipped with changing facilities, feeding chairs and microwaves. There are also a couple of play areas with interactive screens to get the kids occupied or burning some energy before boarding your flight to Melbourne.

  • Does Brisbane Airport offer disability assistance?

    All the access around Brisbane Airport and between terminals caters to travellers with disabilities or impaired mobility. There are lifts, travelators and wheelchair accessible transport available. Wheelchair accessible toilets and drinking water dispensers are available throughout the airport, and Airport Ambassadors are always available to assist. There is also a hidden disability program within Brisbane, so if you need to discreetly indicate that you or one of your party may need additional support, time or quiet, you can pick up a lanyard from Airport Ambassadors or Information Desks.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport was £57 for a one-way ticket and £122 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne, Virgin Australia or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of £157 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £131 and an overall rating of 6.6.

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

    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 Brisbane to Melbourne.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Brisbane 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 Brisbane to Melbourne?

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

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

    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 Melbourne from Brisbane up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Brisbane? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £90 or less one-way and £147 or less round-trip.
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) has a lot to offer if you have some time before boarding your flight to Melbourne. You may come across the airport mascot Bluey, as he flies around the airport with an abundance of assistance and selfies to offer. Brisbane Airport also hosts its own exhibition of local art and interior design, with original pieces of art throughout the airport, and offers an Artist-in-Residence program.
  • Those needing a quiet place to pray, reflect or simply relax will find a non-denominational prayer room on Level 4 of Brisbane Airport, down the corridor from Flight Centre.
  • If you need to top up and hydrate before getting on your flight to Melbourne, you will find filtered drinking water stations throughout Brisbane Airport in the car parks, transit zones and terminals.
  • If you need a quick moment to relax and unwind once you land in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), you will find massage chairs in Terminal 3. The massage chairs cost approximately A$ 2 for 5min.
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Prefer to fly direct from Brisbane to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Brisbane to Melbourne

Monday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air India, +17 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air India, +17 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air India, +17 more

Thursday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, +16 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air India, +17 more

Saturday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, +15 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air India, +17 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Brisbane

Monday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Air Canada, Air India, +15 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air Canada, Air India, +16 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air India, +17 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air Canada, Air India, +17 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Air Canada, Air India, +15 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air Canada, Air India, +16 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air Canada, Air India, +16 more

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Top airlines flying from Brisbane to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Brisbane to Melbourne. 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 Brisbane to Melbourne? 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.
7.5
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 398 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.4Food
7.5Comfort
6.4Entertainment
8.2Crew
Airline reviews

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

10.0 ExcellentLauren, Apr 2025SYD - ZQN
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Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

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