Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Brisbane and Melbourne?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $191 to $334. The lowest price recently found on this route was $179.

Question 1

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $222. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of May, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $232.

Question 2

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

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Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Melbourne is in the afternoon. Flights from Brisbane to Melbourne during this time can be as low as $283. Flights to Melbourne are more costly at midday, with an average ticket price of $495. Departure times at midday fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Question 3

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

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from Brisbane when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $287 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from Brisbane for as low as $232 on momondo.

Question 4

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Brisbane to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Jetstar is the most popular carrier operating from Brisbane to Melbourne

Question 5

What is the cheapest Brisbane to Melbourne flight route?

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Fly from Brisbane to Melbourne Avalon for the best Brisbane - Melbourne flight prices

Question 6

How many flights depart from Brisbane to Melbourne on average per week?

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The number of flights available between Brisbane and Melbourne is 572 per week as of August 2025. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 20% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

Question 7

What cabin class options are available on Brisbane to Melbourne flights?

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There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Brisbane to Melbourne flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Question 8

How many flights depart from Brisbane to Melbourne on average per day?

Accepted Answer

As of August 2025, 81 flights take off from Brisbane and land in Melbourne each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 06:00, with 45% of daily flights taking off at midday.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $370. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne on Tuesday is $443.

Question 10

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Brisbane and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.Typical prices usually range from $191 to $334.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $179.

Question 11

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Brisbane according to our data. Jetstar is the first choice among our users, with 63% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Question 12

What are the benefits of the different airports in Brisbane and Melbourne?

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Brisbane Airport is a well-equipped international airport and the main domestic air transit hub in Queensland, offering return and one-way flights from Brisbane to Melbourne. It has a wide range of shops, including some selling Australian produce as well as perfume stores, clothing boutiques, convenience stores and pharmacies. Restaurants and other eateries are also plentiful. If you need limited mobility assistance, the airport has an Accessibility Journey Planner that you can complete online in advance to arrange all the support you need. For families travelling with infants or young children, baby changing rooms and parents’ rooms have microwaves and feeding chairs. Melbourne Tullamarine facilities offer the same kind of variety. There’s a play area for children near Gate B in Terminal 2. You can arrange for limited mobility assistance, and the airport also has a hidden disabilities assistance programme. Grab some sustenance after Brisbane to Melbourne flights at one of the food and drink outlets, or shop at one of the stores.

Question 13

Which airlines fly direct from Brisbane to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

You’ll have no worries finding direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne, with more than a dozen flights available every day. Many of these are operated by Virgin Australia, taking about 2h and 30min. You’ll leave from Brisbane Airport (BNE) and land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) on all flights. For cheap flights from Brisbane to Melbourne, you can book your flights with the budget carrier Jetstar without increasing your travel time or adding any stopovers. The two airlines combine to fly longer one-stop routes. On these flights, you’ll take off from Brisbane and land at Adelaide Airport (ADL), where you’ll change planes to Jetstar to fly on to Melbourne. These flights typically take around 6h and 30min.

Question 14

What is the best way to get in and out of airports in Brisbane and Melbourne?

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The easiest way to get to Brisbane Airport from the centre of the city is to catch a Skybus. This is a direct airport shuttle that will get you there in roughly 30min. You’ll find one leaving from the Margaret Street bus stop every 3h. You can also take the train on the TRANSLink QLD BLBD line that connects the city centre to the outer suburbs. Head to Brisbane Central Station to catch one from Platform 3. If you prefer to drive or take a taxi, or if someone is dropping you off at the airport, you can get there in about 15min from the city centre. After arriving on flights from Brisbane to Melbourne, the most convenient way to get from Tullamarine Airport to the city is to take the Skybus. These leave every 20min, headed for the Skybus Coach Terminal in Spencer Street, central Melbourne. The trip will take about 30min. From Spencer Street’s Southern Cross Station, you can catch trains to almost anywhere in the state of Victoria. If you catch a taxi or hire a car from the airport, the drive will take about 20min.

Which cities can you get to from Melbourne airport?

You can take flights from Brisbane to Melbourne to explore the whole of Victoria state and the southeast coast of Australia. From Tullamarine Airport, you can visit Frankston, on the east coast of Port Phillip Bay, on which Melbourne also lies. This will take you about an hour on one of the Metro trains. If you prefer the bus, it’s a three-hour trip on Line 907. On the opposite side of the bay is Geelong. To get there from Melbourne, catch one of the V-Line buses or trains from Southern Cross Station, which will take about an hour. You can drive there in the same amount of time. You could also take the sea route by boarding the Port Phillip ferry that gets to Geelong in about 1h and 30min .

Question 15

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Prices for flights from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne refresh daily.

Question 16

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

The number of operators available for flights from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne is 4 as of August 2025.

Question 17

How old do you have to be to fly from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne.

Question 18

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best price found	$89
Fastest flight time	2h 20m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Melbourne	2 airports

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Jetstar	PriceFrom $141	Free cancellation	Rating 6.5 461 reviews	Search Jetstar flights
Rex	PriceFrom $169	Free cancellation	Rating 9.4 27 reviews	Search Rex flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $183	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 411 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $198	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 887 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Brisbane and Melbourne?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

What is the cheapest Brisbane to Melbourne flight route?

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

What cabin class options are available on Brisbane to Melbourne flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Brisbane to Melbourne flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Brisbane to Melbourne?

Jetstar is the most popular carrier operating from Brisbane to Melbourne

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

How many flights depart from Brisbane to Melbourne on average per day?

As of August 2025, 81 flights take off from Brisbane and land in Melbourne each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 06:00, with 45% of daily flights taking off at midday.

How many flights depart from Brisbane to Melbourne on average per week?

The number of flights available between Brisbane and Melbourne is 572 per week as of August 2025. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 20% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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