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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Gladstone from $557

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — GLT
10 Jun — 17 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Gladstone
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Gladstone. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 May 2026.

Thu 18/612:10
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop4h 50m
Virgin Australia
Tue 23/617:35
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop6h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$557
Fri 5/612:10
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop4h 50m
Virgin Australia
Sat 6/610:40
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop5h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 10/5$564
Fri 29/506:00
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop11h 00m
Virgin Australia
Sun 31/517:35
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop5h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$608
Sun 21/606:05
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/617:35
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop5h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$670
Mon 25/507:10
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop4h 35m
Virgin Australia
Wed 27/517:35
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop6h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$686
Fri 29/515:40
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop5h 05m
Qantas Airways
Sat 30/515:05
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop4h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/5$688
Fri 29/509:10
MEL
-
GLT
2 stops7h 50m
Virgin Australia
Sat 30/510:40
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop8h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$795

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Gladstone (GLT). 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 11 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$557

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$572
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 18/6-23/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Gladstone
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Thu 18/6

12:10-17:00

1 stop4h 50m

Gladstone

Tue 23/6

17:35-23:55

1 stop6h 20m

$557

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

12:10-17:00

1 stop4h 50m

Gladstone

Sat 6/6

10:40-16:20

1 stop5h 40m

$564

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

06:00-17:00

1 stop11h 00m

Gladstone

Sun 31/5

17:35-23:20

1 stop5h 45m

$608

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

07:10-11:45

1 stop4h 35m

Gladstone

Wed 27/5

17:35-23:55

1 stop6h 20m

$686
Fastest return journey

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

15:40-20:45

1 stop5h 05m

Gladstone

Sat 30/5

15:05-19:55

1 stop4h 50m

$688

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

09:10-17:00

2 stops7h 50m

Gladstone

Sat 30/5

10:40-19:20

1 stop8h 40m

$795

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Sun 21/6

07:00-17:00

2 stops10h 00m

Gladstone

Sun 28/6

17:35-09:50

2 stops16h 15m

$899

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

15:00-20:45

2 stops5h 45m

Gladstone

Sat 6/6

11:25-20:35

2 stops9h 10m

$921

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

14:05-20:45

2 stops6h 40m

Gladstone

Sun 31/5

11:35-19:40

2 stops8h 05m

$941

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Gladstone

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Gladstone (average of $259). Flying from Melbourne to Gladstone in September is currently the most expensive (average of $574). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Gladstone

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gladstone. 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 Gladstone. Reviews last updated 11 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Gladstone, such as Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
451 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
451 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
451 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,034 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
451 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Gladstone. 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 Gladstone from Melbourne?

    Located just 4.3 km from the city centre, Gladstone is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Gladstone from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Gladstone (GLT) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Gladstone?

    Airlines like Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne to Gladstone in about 4h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Melbourne and Gladstone are separated by a distance of 1650 km.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Gladstone is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $335 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $453. Qantas Airways is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Gladstone?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Gladstone 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 Gladstone?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Gladstone (average of $259). Flying from Melbourne to Gladstone in September is currently the most expensive (average of $574). 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 Melbourne to Gladstone

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Gladstone. 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 11 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$335Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$453Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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