Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne to Brisbane flights typically cost between $278 and $424 in December. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $188 on Jetstar (11 Dec-16 Dec).

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week. Find deals

Question 2

How often are flights from Melbourne to Brisbane delayed?

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About 21% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Brisbane have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes. Find deals

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Brisbane flights?

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Over the past year, Qatar Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed. Find deals

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Brisbane flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne to Brisbane flights typically cost between $278 and $424 in December.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $188 on Jetstar (11 Dec-16 Dec).

Question 6

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Brisbane?

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There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Brisbane in 2h 15m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1431 km. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 7

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

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Currently priced at $126, 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 $160 and $278, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane for 55% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane?

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The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Brisbane is 83 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.

Question 9

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane (average of $71). Flying from Melbourne to Brisbane in December is currently the most expensive (average of $97). 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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Brisbane flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Brisbane

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The most flights from ME1 to BNE are scheduled on a Monday (121 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (72 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Brisbane ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Brisbane when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Brisbane, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

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On average you can expect to pay $820 for a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane. The cheapest flight overall is $117 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Brisbane) is currently priced at $186.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Brisbane?

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to Brisbane are American Airlines (86%), LATAM Airlines (84%) and United Airlines (84%).

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Brisbane?

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Consider Jetstar, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Brisbane.

Question 17

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Brisbane?

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Melbourne to Brisbane flights have a stopover in Sydney most often.

Question 18

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Brisbane flights?

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The least popular stopover on flights from Melbourne to Brisbane is Canberra.

Question 19

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Sydney?

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If you're on a stopover in Sydney and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, or The Metro Theatre. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and The Metro Theatre can be visited by traveling about 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 7.6 km respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Travellers can rent a car at Sydney Kingsford Smith for an average daily rate of $58 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 20

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

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Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Melbourne to Brisbane by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 21

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

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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 101 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.

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

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

Question 24

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

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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.

Question 25

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

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Deals for Melbourne to Brisbane flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 26

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Brisbane?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Melbourne to Brisbane by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Brisbane with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Melbourne to Brisbane, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Brisbane become cheaper?

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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.

Round-trip from	$188
One-way from	$95
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$321

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$126	Average$249	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$160	Average$349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$278	Average$525	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Brisbane from $95

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Brisbane are usually found in May or February, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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