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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne Airport to Brisbane flights typically cost between $212 and $365 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $198 on Jetstar (16 Nov–23 Nov).

Question 1

How often are flights from Melbourne to Brisbane delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 20% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Brisbane have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne Airport to Brisbane flights typically cost between $212 and $365 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $198 on Jetstar (16 Nov–23 Nov).

Question 6

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane in 2h 10m. Fly via Jetstar or Virgin Australia to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1379 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane round-trip from $106. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $155, and Qantas Airways, from $190. Jetstar is currently priced 60% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane one-way?

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $88. Users have also found prices from $136 and $159 on Virgin Australia and IndiGo, respectively.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane is 67 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 10

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane (average of $222). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Brisbane flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane

Accepted Answer

The most flights from MEL to BNE are scheduled on a Monday (134 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (57 on average).

Question 13

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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 15

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay $775 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane. The cheapest flight overall is $122 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Brisbane) is currently priced at $176.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane consider choosing American Airlines(98%), Japan Airlines(97%) or Qantas Airways(92%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Melbourne Airport to Brisbane flights have a stopover in Sydney most of the time.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Melbourne Airport to Brisbane flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Canberra.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Sydney Opera House, Capitol Theatre, and Sydney Chinatown are the most popular attractions in Sydney if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a stopover in Sydney interested in visiting Sydney Opera House, Capitol Theatre, or Sydney Chinatown can do so by traveling 9.9 km, 7.3 km, and 7.2 km, respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Those landing in Sydney looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $51 per day.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Brisbane (BNE), located 12.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Brisbane. 3 airlines have flights to Brisbane from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Brisbane should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 88 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 24

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

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 25

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

Accepted Answer

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 26

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

Accepted Answer

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Brisbane from Melbourne today with Cheapflights!

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Melbourne to Brisbane.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Search results for flights to Brisbane from Melbourne shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 29

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

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	$198
One-way from	$106
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$284
Good round-trip deal	$268 or less
Good one-way deal	$192 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$106	Average$235	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$155	Average$352	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$190	Average$409	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane is 67 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 Airport to Brisbane?

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

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Brisbane flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Brisbane flights typically cost between $212 and $365 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $198 on Jetstar (16 Nov–23 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane

The most flights from MEL to BNE are scheduled on a Monday (134 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (57 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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Melbourne Airport to Brisbane flights typically cost between $212 and $365 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $198 on Jetstar (16 Nov–23 Nov).