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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Gladstone from $278

MEL — GLT
3 Oct — 10 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Gladstone

Sun 4/1013:10 -
1 stop4h 50m
Sun 11/1017:35 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 31/8$586
Fri 2/1011:10 -
1 stop5h 50m
Tue 6/1017:35 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 29/8$587
Fri 9/1012:10 -
1 stop5h 50m
Mon 12/1008:35 -
1 stop4h 45m
Deal found 29/8$593
Mon 5/1006:00 -
2 stops6h 45m
Fri 16/1017:35 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 1/9$698
Fri 16/1013:10 -
1 stop4h 50m
Fri 23/1017:35 -
2 stops13h 05m
Deal found 1/9$703
Sun 4/1021:00 -
2 stops15h 45m
Sun 11/1017:35 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 31/8$748
Fri 9/1013:20 -
1 stop8h 25m
Mon 12/1015:05 -
2 stops7h 30m
Deal found 2/9$832

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Gladstone

Round-trip from

$586

One-way from

$278

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$759
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 4/10-11/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Gladstone
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 2/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Gladstone
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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MelbourneGladstone

MEL Melbourne - GLT Gladstone

MELGLT

Melbourne

Sun 4/10

13:10-17:00

1 stop4h 50m

Gladstone

Sun 11/10

17:35-00:20

1 stop5h 45m

$586

MelbourneGladstone

MEL Melbourne - GLT Gladstone

MELGLT

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

12:10-17:00

1 stop5h 50m

Gladstone

Fri 23/10

17:35-00:20

1 stop5h 45m

$586

MelbourneGladstone

MEL Melbourne - GLT Gladstone

MELGLT

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

06:15-11:45

1 stop6h 30m

Gladstone

Fri 16/10

17:35-00:20

1 stop5h 45m

$586

MelbourneGladstone

MEL Melbourne - GLT Gladstone

MELGLT

Melbourne

Fri 9/10

12:10-17:00

1 stop5h 50m

Gladstone

Mon 12/10

08:35-14:20

1 stop4h 45m

$593

MelbourneGladstone

MEL Melbourne - GLT Gladstone

MELGLT

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

06:00-11:45

2 stops6h 45m

Gladstone

Fri 16/10

17:35-00:20

1 stop5h 45m

$698

MelbourneGladstone

MEL Melbourne - GLT Gladstone

MELGLT

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

13:10-17:00

1 stop4h 50m

Gladstone

Fri 23/10

17:35-07:40

2 stops13h 05m

$703

MelbourneGladstone

MEL Melbourne - GLT Gladstone

MELGLT

Melbourne

Sun 4/10

21:00-11:45

2 stops15h 45m

Gladstone

Sun 11/10

17:35-00:20

1 stop5h 45m

$748

MelbourneGladstone

MEL Melbourne - GLT Gladstone

MELGLT

Melbourne

Fri 9/10

15:40-20:45

1 stop6h 05m

Gladstone

Mon 12/10

15:05-23:35

2 stops7h 30m

$832
Cheapest one-way
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MelbourneGladstone

MEL Melbourne - GLT Gladstone

MELGLT

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

21:05-17:00

1 stop19h 55m

$380

MelbourneGladstone

MEL Melbourne - GLT Gladstone

MELGLT

Melbourne

Fri 2/10

23:35-10:55

3 stops35h 20m

$1,665

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Gladstone (average of $554). Flying from Melbourne to Gladstone in September is currently the most expensive (average of $759). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Gladstone flights typically cost between $752 and $882 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $586 on Virgin Australia (4 Oct–11 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Gladstone

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
474 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

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
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

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
1,088 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

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

  • 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 Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $337 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $338. Virgin Australia is priced at 46% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Gladstone (average of $554). Flying from Melbourne to Gladstone in September is currently the most expensive (average of $759). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$337Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$338Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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