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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Gladstone from $276

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — GLT
28 May — 4 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 28 April 2026.

Thu 23/707:10
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop9h 50m
Virgin Australia
Mon 27/712:20
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop9h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$558
Mon 25/506:00
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop5h 45m
Virgin Australia
Mon 1/612:20
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop7h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 27/4$561
Thu 4/611:10
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop5h 50m
Virgin Australia
Mon 8/612:20
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop7h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$576
Mon 8/607:10
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop4h 35m
Virgin Australia
Mon 15/608:35
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop8h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$582
Tue 29/913:20
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop6h 45m
Qantas Airways
Wed 30/907:40
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop5h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/4$589
Wed 13/512:10
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop4h 50m
Virgin Australia
Sun 17/517:35
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop6h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 27/4$639
Fri 8/512:10
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop4h 50m
Virgin Australia
Tue 12/517:35
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop6h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$648
Tue 12/512:10
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop4h 50m
Virgin Australia
Sat 16/510:40
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop8h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$664
Tue 5/509:10
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop7h 50m
Virgin Australia
Wed 6/517:35
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop6h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 26/4$668

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Gladstone

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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$558

One-way from

$276

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$689
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 23/7-27/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Gladstone
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 30/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Gladstone
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Thu 23/7

07:10-17:00

1 stop9h 50m

Gladstone

Mon 27/7

12:20-21:20

1 stop9h 00m

$558

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

07:10-11:45

1 stop4h 35m

Gladstone

Mon 15/6

08:35-17:20

1 stop8h 45m

$582
Fastest return journey

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Tue 29/9

15:40-20:05

1 stop4h 25m

Gladstone

Wed 30/9

10:30-17:15

2 stops6h 45m

$645

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

12:10-17:00

1 stop4h 50m

Gladstone

Sat 16/5

10:40-19:20

1 stop8h 40m

$664

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

07:10-11:45

1 stop4h 35m

Gladstone

Mon 1/6

12:20-19:05

2 stops6h 45m

$667

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

12:10-17:00

1 stop4h 50m

Gladstone

Fri 15/5

17:35-23:55

1 stop6h 20m

$751

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

07:00-14:40

2 stops7h 40m

Gladstone

Mon 15/6

15:05-21:35

2 stops6h 30m

$777

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

08:00-16:30

1 stop8h 30m

Gladstone

Sat 16/5

11:25-18:55

1 stop7h 30m

$831
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

06:00-17:00

1 stop11h 00m

$276

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

09:10-17:00

1 stop7h 50m

$361

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Gladstone

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Gladstone

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 $262). Flying from Melbourne to Gladstone in September is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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.

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

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 28 April 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
452 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

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
452 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
452 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

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
1,028 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
452 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

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 and Qantas Airways fly from Melbourne to Gladstone in about 4h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 25m. Melbourne and Gladstone are separated by a distance of 1650 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $347 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $486. Qantas Airways is priced at 41% 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 $262). Flying from Melbourne to Gladstone in September is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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 28 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$347Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$486Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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