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Flights from Melbourne to Brisbane

Airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Brisbane

Choose from 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Brisbane, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Jetstar Airways currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Virgin Australia logo Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Melbourne to Brisbane according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Melbourne to Brisbane over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from NZD 111 and round-trip tickets from NZD 213.

Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Brisbane are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Melbourne to Brisbane

The distance between Melbourne and Brisbane is 1,383.01 km. It takes around 2 hours 16 minutes on average to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 111
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 213
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,383.01 km
Average flight time2 hours 16 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Melbourne–Brisbane route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Melbourne to Brisbane

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Melbourne to Brisbane in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane is January, with an average price of NZD 104. The most expensive month is usually March, with average prices reaching NZD 136.

NZD 136
NZD 120
NZD 104
NZD 88
    Cheapest
  • NZD 115
    Jun
  • NZD 119
    Jul
  • NZD 117
    Aug
  • NZD 133
    Sep
  • NZD 124
    Oct
  • NZD 130
    Nov
  • NZD 120
    Dec
  • NZD 104
    Jan
  • NZD 131
    Feb
  • NZD 136
    Mar
  • NZD 131
    Apr
  • NZD 131
    May

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Average price of return flights from Melbourne to Brisbane purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, January is often the cheapest month for fly from Melbourne to Brisbane, with an average price of NZD 348. July is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as NZD 554.

NZD 554
NZD 451
NZD 348
NZD 245
    Cheapest
  • NZD 380
    Jun
  • NZD 554
    Jul
  • NZD 442
    Aug
  • NZD 428
    Sep
  • NZD 440
    Oct
  • NZD 404
    Nov
  • NZD 444
    Dec
  • NZD 348
    Jan
  • NZD 415
    Feb
  • NZD 460
    Mar
  • NZD 476
    Apr
  • NZD 418
    May

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Melbourne to Brisbane on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane is Wednesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sunday as fares are usually the highest.

NZD 265
NZD 238
NZD 211
NZD 184
    Cheapest
  • NZD 248
    Mon
  • NZD 212
    Tue
  • NZD 211
    Wed
  • NZD 220
    Thu
  • NZD 238
    Fri
  • NZD 219
    Sat
  • NZD 265
    Sun

During the Juneteenth National Independence Day, which day is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Melbourne to Brisbane during Juneteenth National Independence Day in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The lowest flight fares from Melbourne to Brisbane are available on Jun 16, starting from NZD 131.

NZD 336
NZD 234
NZD 131
NZD 29
  • NZD 179
    15
    Jun
  • NZD 131
    16
  • NZD 161
    17
  • NZD 336
    18
  • NZD 150
    19
  • NZD 195
    20
  • NZD 150
    21

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brisbane (MEL-BNE)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as NZD 111 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AVV to BNE on Wed, Jul 8), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 213 departing on Thu, Jun 18 and returning on Tue, Jun 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Melbourne to Brisbane with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 16 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 166 flight per week flying from Melbourne to Brisbane. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JQ566 (15:07)
  • To find best deals on flights from Melbourne to Brisbane, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jul 8, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 111.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Brisbane travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane on June 16, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at NZD 84.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Brisbane, with Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport (MEL-BNE) is by far the most common option on this route: Brisbane Airport (BNE).
  • The time difference between Brisbane and Melbourne is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Melbourne to Brisbane

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane is Jetstar Airways, with an average fare of NZD 217.

NZD 171
NZD 217
NZD 264
NZD 311
NZD 357
Jetstar Airways
NZD 217
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
NZD 273
Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways
NZD 357
Qantas Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Melbourne to Brisbane on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Melbourne to Brisbane is IndiGo, operating 117 flights per week.

83
94
106
117
IndiGo
117
IndiGo
Qantas Airways
104
Qantas Airways
Virgin Australia
97
Virgin Australia
Air New Zealand
95
Air New Zealand
Emirates
95
Emirates
Singapore Airlines
94
Singapore Airlines

How many flights fly from Melbourne to Brisbane each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Melbourne to Brisbane on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Melbourne to Brisbane are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Saturday.

661
552
442
333
Highest
490
Mon
451
Tue
487
Wed
507
Thu
661
Fri
442
Sat
567
Sun