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Cheap flights from Melbourne Essendon Airport to Brisbane

MEB — BNE
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Essendon to Brisbane

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Essendon (MEB) to Brisbane (BNE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 October 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$309
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Essendon to Brisbane

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Essendon Airport to Brisbane

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Essendon Airport to Brisbane?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Essendon Airport to Brisbane (average of $70). Flying from Melbourne Essendon Airport to Brisbane in April is currently the most expensive (average of $174). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEB to BNE?

Find hourly flight availability from Essendon to Brisbane. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 October 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Essendon Airport to Brisbane at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Brisbane

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Brisbane. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Brisbane. Reviews last updated 30 October 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Essendon Airport to Brisbane, such as Virgin Australia and Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
478 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Essendon to Brisbane. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Brisbane from Melbourne Essendon?

    Most people fly into Brisbane (BNE) if they book a flight to Brisbane from Melbourne Essendon. On average, Brisbane has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne Essendon per day from 2 airlines. Brisbane is conveniently located just 12.3 km from Brisbane’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Essendon Airport to Brisbane round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Essendon Airport to Brisbane is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $124 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $222. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Essendon Airport to Brisbane for 56% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Essendon to Brisbane that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Essendon to Brisbane flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Essendon to Brisbane?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Essendon to Brisbane.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Essendon to Brisbane?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Essendon to Brisbane by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Essendon Airport to Brisbane?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Essendon Airport to Brisbane (average of $70). Flying from Melbourne Essendon Airport to Brisbane in April is currently the most expensive (average of $174). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Essendon to Brisbane

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Essendon to Brisbane. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$124Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$222Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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