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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Melbourne Essendon Airport

BNE — MEB
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Brisbane to Melbourne Essendon are usually found in June or January, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Essendon

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Brisbane (BNE) to Essendon (MEB). 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 15 August 2025.

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September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$268
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Essendon

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Brisbane to Essendon. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Brisbane to Melbourne Essendon Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 35 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne Essendon Airport (average of $111). Flying from Brisbane to Melbourne Essendon Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 BNE to MEB?

Find hourly flight availability from Brisbane to Essendon. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Brisbane to Melbourne Essendon Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Essendon

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Essendon. 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 Essendon. Reviews last updated 15 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Brisbane to Melbourne Essendon Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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
7.5
Good
411 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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
463 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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 Brisbane to Essendon. 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 from for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne Essendon?

    Located just 12.3 km from the city centre, Brisbane is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne Essendon from Brisbane. Booking flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne Essendon should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Melbourne Essendon from 2 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Essendon Airport, with prices starting at $149. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $182 round trip. Jetstar is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brisbane to Essendon 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 Brisbane to Melbourne Essendon Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne Essendon Airport (average of $111). Flying from Brisbane to Melbourne Essendon Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 Brisbane to Essendon

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Brisbane to Essendon. 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 15 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$149Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$182Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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