Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Brisbane are usually found in January or May, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 26 September 2026.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane?
The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Brisbane is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane (average of $221). Flying from Melbourne to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 MEL to BNE?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne 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 26 September 2026.
Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Melbourne to Brisbane by exploring options for tickets in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on 19 September 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Brisbane flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Brisbane
Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Brisbane. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 26 September 2026.
The most flights from ME1 to BNE are scheduled on a Friday (150 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (68 on average).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Brisbane delayed?
About 20% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Brisbane have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Brisbane flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Brisbane flights?
Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
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 26 September 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne to Brisbane have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Brisbane from Melbourne?
Brisbane (BNE) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane. You should not have trouble finding flights to Brisbane from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 102 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Brisbane airport from Melbourne. It is only a 12.3 km journey from Brisbane (BNE) to Brisbane’s city centre.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Brisbane round-trip?
Currently priced at $105, Jetstar will fly you from Melbourne to Brisbane and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $153 and $191, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane for 60% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane one-way?
$87 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and IndiGo, with prices starting from $132 and $150, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Brisbane?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to Brisbane are American Airlines (100%), Japan Airlines (97%) and China Eastern (93%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?
On average you can expect to pay $881 for a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane. The cheapest flight overall is $117 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Brisbane) is currently priced at $191.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Brisbane?
Melbourne to Brisbane flights have a stopover in Sydney most often.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Sydney?
If you're on a stopover in Sydney and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sydney Opera House, Capitol Theatre, or Sydney Chinatown. Sydney Opera House, Capitol Theatre, and Sydney Chinatown can be visited by traveling about 9.9 km, 7.3 km, and 7.2 km respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Travellers can rent a car at Sydney Kingsford Smith for an average daily rate of $49 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Brisbane flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from Melbourne to Brisbane is Canberra.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Brisbane that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Brisbane flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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 to Brisbane?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane (average of $221). Flying from Melbourne to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Brisbane from Melbourne today and book when prices fit your budget.
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