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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Gladstone from $285

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — GLT
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Gladstone are usually found in March or August, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$670

One-way from

$285

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$812
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 3/10-7/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Gladstone
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Gladstone
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($183 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 18 September 2025.

Fri 3/1006:00MEL - GLT
1 stop11h 00mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/1018:35GLT - MEL
1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/9$670
Thu 2/1020:40MEL - GLT
1 stop20h 20mVirgin Australia
Mon 6/1011:50GLT - MEL
1 stop11h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/9$752
Fri 3/1007:00MEL - GLT
1 stop9h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 7/1017:00GLT - MEL
2 stops5h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/9$991
Mon 22/921:40MEL - GLT
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/907:40GLT - MEL
2 stops13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,099
Sat 1/1119:50MEL - GLT
1 stop23h 05mVirgin Australia
Sat 8/1110:35GLT - MEL
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/9$1,491
Thu 2/1007:30MEL - GLT
2 stops8h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 6/1015:10GLT - MEL
2 stops7h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/9$1,589
Sat 1/1109:00MEL - GLT
2 stops6h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 8/1106:35GLT - MEL
2 stops10h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/9$3,824

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Price

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Fri 3/10

06:00-17:00

1 stop11h 00m

Gladstone

Tue 7/10

18:35-00:20

1 stop4h 45m

$670

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Thu 2/10

20:40-17:00

1 stop20h 20m

Gladstone

Mon 6/10

11:50-00:20

1 stop11h 30m

$752

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Fri 3/10

07:00-16:30

1 stop9h 30m

Gladstone

Tue 7/10

17:00-23:35

2 stops5h 35m

$991

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Thu 2/10

07:30-16:20

2 stops8h 50m

Gladstone

Mon 6/10

15:10-23:35

2 stops7h 25m

$1,589

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

19:00-17:55

2 stops23h 55m

Gladstone

Sat 8/11

10:35-19:15

1 stop7h 40m

$1,788

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

09:00-14:40

2 stops6h 40m

Gladstone

Sat 8/11

06:35-17:35

2 stops10h 00m

$3,824

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

14:10-17:55

1 stop4h 45m

$285

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

18:00-16:45

3 stops23h 45m

$1,304

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Gladstone

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Gladstone. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 30 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Gladstone. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Gladstone (average of $271). Flying from Melbourne to Gladstone in October is currently the most expensive (average of $438). 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 MEL to GLT?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Gladstone. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

When flying from Melbourne to Gladstone, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight at midday.

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 18 September 2025.
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
416 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

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
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

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 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 9h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 30m. 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 Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $511 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $600. Virgin Australia is priced at 22% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Gladstone (average of $271). Flying from Melbourne to Gladstone in October is currently the most expensive (average of $438). 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 18 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$511Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$600Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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