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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone from $576

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — GLT
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
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 5 March 2026.

Tue 24/313:10
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop5h 45m
Virgin Australia
Mon 30/308:35
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop5h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 2/3$576
Fri 27/313:10
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop5h 45m
Virgin Australia
Mon 30/312:20
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop6h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 4/3$585
Wed 18/314:10
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop4h 45m
Virgin Australia
Sun 22/318:40
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop4h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 3/3$630
Thu 2/412:10
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop5h 50m
Virgin Australia
Tue 14/417:35
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop6h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 3/3$701
Wed 27/510:10
MEL
-
GLT
1 stop6h 50m
Virgin Australia
Thu 28/517:35
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop15h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 28/2$741
Wed 18/306:45
MEL
-
GLT
2 stops12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/318:40
GLT
-
MEL
1 stop4h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$742

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Gladstone

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 5 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$576

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$547
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 24/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Gladstone
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

13:10-17:55

1 stop5h 45m

Gladstone

Mon 30/3

12:20-19:20

1 stop6h 00m

$585

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

11:10-17:55

1 stop7h 45m

Gladstone

Mon 30/3

12:20-19:05

2 stops5h 45m

$684

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Thu 2/4

12:10-17:00

1 stop5h 50m

Gladstone

Tue 14/4

17:35-23:55

1 stop6h 20m

$744

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

06:00-17:00

1 stop11h 00m

Gladstone

Thu 28/5

17:35-23:55

1 stop6h 20m

$777

MelbourneGladstone

MEL - GLT

MELGLT

Melbourne

Thu 2/4

12:10-17:00

1 stop5h 50m

Gladstone

Thu 16/4

17:35-23:55

1 stop6h 20m

$806

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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 Airport to Gladstone

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 27 February 2026.

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 62 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone (average of $295). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone in April is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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.

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 5 March 2026.
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
445 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

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
445 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

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
1,002 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

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?

    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 5h 45m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $585. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Gladstone is about 1650 km.

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

    Qantas Airways, at $353, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Virgin Australia. These flights start at 40% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone (average of $295). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone in April is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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 5 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$353Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$479Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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