How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone?

A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone can take about 6h 25m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $937. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Gladstone is about 1650 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

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

Virgin Australia, at $513, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Gladstone flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Gladstone ranges from 20.0 - 150.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 150.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Gladstone when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Gladstone, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone?

Users have found that flying from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone on a Friday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 31 days in advance, which can save you up to 28% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 31 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $598. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $909.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone?

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Gladstone from Melbourne Airport. Prices for March average $661 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $486. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of October. Opting for a March flight can save you 30% on your journey compared to booking in October

What airport do you fly into for flights to Gladstone from Melbourne?

Gladstone (GLT), located 4.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Gladstone. 2 airlines have flights to Gladstone from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Gladstone should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

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.

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$292+ Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone

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

Round-trip from	$645
One-way from	$292
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$815

Virgin Australia
13/10-20/10
2 total stops
33h 40m total
Melbourne to Gladstone

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Virgin Australia
10/10
1 total stop
12h 55m total
Melbourne to Gladstone

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($184 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 15 September 2025.

Mon 13/1020:50MEL - GLT

1 stop22h 10mVirgin Australia

Mon 20/1011:50GLT - MEL

1 stop11h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$645

Mon 22/920:40MEL - GLT

1 stop20h 20mVirgin Australia

Mon 29/912:20GLT - MEL

1 stop20h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$725

Fri 26/921:40MEL - GLT

1 stop12h 15mVirgin Australia

Mon 29/908:35GLT - MEL

1 stop14h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$738

Thu 18/921:40MEL - GLT

1 stop19h 20mVirgin Australia

Sun 21/917:35GLT - MEL

1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 13/9$753

Tue 30/907:10MEL - GLT

1 stop9h 50mVirgin Australia

Sat 4/1010:40GLT - MEL

1 stop22h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$795

Thu 18/911:15MEL - GLT

1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/916:55GLT - MEL

2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$965

Fri 26/916:40MEL - GLT

1 stop4h 15mQantas Airways

Mon 29/910:05GLT - MEL

2 stops7h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$991

Sun 28/921:40MEL - GLT

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/1006:30GLT - MEL

1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,004

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Mon 13/1020:50MEL - GLT

1 stop22h 10mVirgin Australia

Mon 20/1011:50GLT - MEL

1 stop11h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$645

Mon 13/1015:30MEL - GLT

2 stops6h 25mQantas Airways

Mon 20/1015:10GLT - MEL

2 stops7h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$937

Sun 28/921:40MEL - GLT

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/1006:30GLT - MEL

1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,004

Fri 26/921:40MEL - GLT

1 stop12h 15mVirgin Australia

Mon 29/908:35GLT - MEL

1 stop14h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$738

Fri 26/916:40MEL - GLT

1 stop4h 15mQantas Airways

Mon 29/910:05GLT - MEL

2 stops7h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$991

Tue 30/906:30MEL - GLT

2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/1015:10GLT - MEL

1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,013

Sun 28/907:00MEL - GLT

2 stops28h 45mVirgin Australia

Thu 2/1017:35GLT - MEL

2 stops22h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 13/9$2,044

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Thu 18/921:40MEL - GLT

1 stop19h 20mVirgin Australia

Sun 21/917:35GLT - MEL

1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 13/9$753

Thu 18/911:15MEL - GLT

1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/916:55GLT - MEL

2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$965

Mon 22/920:40MEL - GLT

1 stop20h 20mVirgin Australia

Mon 29/912:20GLT - MEL

1 stop20h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$725

Fri 26/921:40MEL - GLT

1 stop12h 15mVirgin Australia

Mon 29/908:35GLT - MEL

1 stop14h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$738

Fri 26/916:40MEL - GLT

1 stop4h 15mQantas Airways

Mon 29/910:05GLT - MEL

2 stops7h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$991

Sun 28/921:40MEL - GLT

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/1006:30GLT - MEL

1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,004

Tue 30/907:10MEL - GLT

1 stop9h 50mVirgin Australia

Sat 4/1010:40GLT - MEL

1 stop22h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$795

Mon 13/1020:50MEL - GLT

1 stop22h 10mVirgin Australia

Mon 20/1011:50GLT - MEL

1 stop11h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$645

One-way flights from Melbourne to Gladstone
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Fri 10/1006:05MEL - GLT

1 stop12h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$292

Fri 31/1021:55MEL - GLT

1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$392

Fri 31/1006:00MEL - GLT

2 stops12h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$416

Fri 10/1018:25MEL - GLT

3 stops21h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$824

Fri 31/1015:45MEL - GLT

3 stops23h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$1,712

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Mon 13/10

20:50-18:00

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11:50-00:20

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21:40-09:55

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08:35-23:20

1 stop14h 45m

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MEL - GLT

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Mon 13/10

15:30-20:55

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15:10-23:35

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MEL - GLT

MELGLT

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Fri 26/9

16:40-20:55

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Gladstone

Mon 29/9

10:05-17:35

2 stops7h 30m

$991

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Sun 28/9

21:40-07:05

1 stop9h 25m

Gladstone

Thu 2/10

06:30-13:45

1 stop7h 15m

$1,004

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Tue 30/9

06:30-16:30

2 stops34h 00m

Gladstone

Sat 4/10

15:10-19:45

1 stop4h 35m

$1,013

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Sun 28/9

07:00-11:45

2 stops28h 45m

Gladstone

Thu 2/10

17:35-16:30

2 stops22h 55m

$2,044

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

06:05-18:00

1 stop12h 55m

$292

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

21:55-09:50

1 stop12h 55m

$392

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

06:00-17:55

2 stops12h 55m

$416

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 30 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 Melbourne Airport to Gladstone?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone (average of $271). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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?

When flying from Melbourne Airport 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

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone 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

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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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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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

905 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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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.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Gladstone from Melbourne?
Gladstone (GLT), located 4.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Gladstone. 2 airlines have flights to Gladstone from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Gladstone should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone?
A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone can take about 6h 25m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $937. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Gladstone is about 1650 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone round-trip?
Virgin Australia, at $513, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 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 Airport to Gladstone?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone (average of $271). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$513	Average$596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$602	Average$775	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Gladstone

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone 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.

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