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Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to Brisbane (MEL-BNE)

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

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Brisbane

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Brisbane.
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Jetstar Logo
19:35 - 21:45MEL-BNE
2h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:15 - 23:40BNE-MEL
2h 25mdirect
£91Jetstar
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Sat, 3 May - Tue, 6 May
Jetstar Logo
06:10 - 08:20MEL-BNE
2h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:15 - 23:40BNE-MEL
2h 25mdirect
£92Jetstar
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Tue, 10 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
16:10 - 18:20MEL-BNE
2h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
21:25 - 23:50BNE-MEL
2h 25mdirect
£155Virgin Australia
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Thu, 8 May - Thu, 8 May
Virgin Australia Logo
10:10 - 12:20MEL-BNE
2h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
12:55 - 15:20BNE-MEL
2h 25mdirect
£156Virgin Australia
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Tue, 20 May - Tue, 27 May
Qantas Airways Logo
08:20 - 10:35MEL-BNE
2h 15mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
12:15 - 14:45BNE-MEL
2h 30mdirect
£190Qantas Airways
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Thu, 8 May - Thu, 8 May
Qantas Airways Logo
22:00 - 00:20MEL-BNE
2h 20mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 08:30BNE-MEL
2h 30mdirect
£201Qantas Airways
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Sun, 13 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul
VietJet Air Logo
00:30 - 21:55MEL-BNE
21h 25m1 stop
VietJet Air Logo
23:30 - 22:35BNE-MEL
23h 05m1 stop
£610VietJet Air
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Tue, 20 May - Wed, 28 May
Link Airways Logo
13:40 - 17:45MEL-BNE
4h 05m1 stop
Link Airways Logo
09:45 - 14:10BNE-MEL
4h 25m1 stop
£621Link Airways
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Thu, 8 May - Sun, 11 May
VietJet Air Logo
00:30 - 21:55MEL-BNE
21h 25m1 stop
VietJet Air Logo
23:30 - 22:35BNE-MEL
23h 05m1 stop
£639VietJet Air
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Sun, 18 May - Mon, 26 May
Link Airways Logo
13:40 - 17:45MEL-BNE
4h 05m1 stop
Link Airways Logo
08:30 - 12:55BNE-MEL
4h 25m1 stop
£660Link Airways
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Thu, 8 May - Thu, 15 May

Expert advice for your flight from Melbourne to Brisbane

 
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.
Airports
MEL

For domestic departures, MEL has two terminals with connected facilities, easing transitions between flights.

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BNE

The Airtrain offers a quick 20-minute ride to Brisbane's downtown, departing every 15-30 minutes.

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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 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.

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.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Brisbane, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Brisbane, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is 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 £110 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £176 and £173 respectively.

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

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 £412, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Melbourne to Brisbane

Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£46
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% 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 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.

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 
MareeFlew with Qantas AirwaysMEL-BNEFeb 2025
Just enjoy your flight. Pay for what you can. I always choose Qantas
ErinFlew with JetstarMEL-BNENov 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 AustraliaMEL-BNEDec 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 £61 for a one-way ticket and £122 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Brisbane?

    On your way to Brisbane, you’ll fly out from Melbourne. You’ll be landing at Brisbane.

  • 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.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Brisbane are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of £156 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £199 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Brisbane to Melbourne? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £81 or less one-way and £198 or less round-trip.
  • 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.
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Prefer to fly 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

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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Direct returns

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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Top 3 airlines serving 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.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 826 reviews
6.9Food
7.7Boarding
7.2Entertainment
8.2Crew
7.4Comfort
Airline reviews

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025MEL - LST
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Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

I have taken this flight many times. It is ALWAYS late. Every time there is significant delay (1-3 hours) before boarding. It’s very consistent. Even after boarding the expected landing time was delayed twice. The seats are very narrow and cramped. Food is barely editable. Considering an economy ticket often costs about $2,000 it’s one of the worst services ever.

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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