Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Queensland?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne to Queensland flights typically cost between $215 and $358 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $183 on Jetstar (7 Oct–9 Oct).

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne to Queensland flights typically cost between $215 and $358 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $183 on Jetstar (7 Oct–9 Oct).

Question 2

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Queensland?

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Departing from Melbourne to Queensland will take you 2h 05m. Melbourne and Queensland are separated by a distance of 1328 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Queensland one-way?

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The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Queensland are Jetstar ($69), Virgin Australia ($77), and Qantas Airways ($133).

Question 4

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

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Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Queensland. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 5

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Queensland (average of $219). Flying from Melbourne to Queensland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Queensland?

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

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Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Queensland

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The most flights from ME1 to AUQLD are scheduled on a Friday (134 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queensland ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Queensland when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queensland, 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 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

Question 10

What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Queensland?

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When deciding which route to take from Melbourne to Queensland, consider Melbourne - Coolangatta Gold Coast, Melbourne - Brisbane or Melbourne Avalon - Brisbane, as they are the most popular.

Question 11

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Queensland?

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While on average a flight from Melbourne to Queensland is generally $1,490, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $114. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Coolangatta Gold Coast), you can expect to pay $158 for that flight.

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Queensland?

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Before booking your flight to Queensland from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (98%), Japan Airlines (97%), China Eastern( 91%).

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Queensland?

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Before booking your flight from Melbourne to Queensland, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jetstar, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to QLD?

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It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Queensland in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Question 15

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Queensland that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Queensland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 16

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Queensland?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Queensland.

Question 17

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Queensland?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Queensland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Queensland?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Melbourne to Queensland. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 19

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Queensland?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Melbourne to Queensland for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Queensland with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Melbourne to Queensland with no change fees.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Queensland become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Melbourne to Queensland and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Question 22

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Queensland?

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Southern cities like Brisbane and Gold Coast are the shortest hop away, with direct flight times of around 2 hours 20 minutes. More northerly places like Townsville, Cairns and the Whitsunday Islands are over 3 hours away.

Question 23

Which airlines operate flights from Melbourne to Queensland?

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Domestic airlines are the major carriers – so Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Tigerair Australia and Virgin Australia. Airnorth also offers direct flights to more remote inland towns.

Question 24

How frequent are flights between Melbourne and Queensland?

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Very. Direct flights from Melbourne to Queensland take off all day, every day. Trips between cities are particularly frequent – e.g. 36 direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane jet off each day.

Question 25

Which airports serve Melbourne and Queensland?

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You can fly from Melbourne (Tullamarine) Airport and take your pick of airports in Queensland.Direct Melbourne to Queensland flights head for Brisbane Airport, Cairns Airport, Gold Coast Airport, Townsville Airport, Sunshine Coast Airport, Hamilton Island Airport (AKA Great Barrier Reef Airport) and Proserpine Airport (AKA Whitsunday Coast Airport).

Question 26

Which direct flight route between Melbourne and Queensland is cheapest?

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The closest cities usually offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Queensland – Brisbane, closely followed by Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast region.

Queensland serves up some of the best bits of Australia all in one state.
You’ve got cities – from big high-rises like Brisbane and beach-swept Gold Coast, to flat inland mining cities like Mount Isa that double as gateways to the outback.
Then there are the islands. The Whitsunday Islands were once a stepping stone to the Great Barrier Reef, but now they’re a destination in themselves – mostly thanks to their eye-popping white beaches within throwing distance of the tropical mainland rainforests.
The mountain ranges are the cherry on top. The Great Dividing Range is one of the longest mountain ranges on the planet.

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Question 27

Which hotels are near Melbourne International Airport (MEL)?

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Travelers with early morning flights from MEL to Queensland can book a hotel near the airport. Some of the hotels passengers can book include Hilton Melbourne, Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne West, and Extended Stay American Melbourne Airport Hotel. However, booking a room at Days Inn by Wyndham Melbourne is excellent due to its sustainability initiatives. First, book an economy guest room and enjoy an organic-rich menu. The hotel also produces its products and source locally. Again, the hotel encourages its guests to reuse their linen.

Question 28

Which airlines provide direct flights from Melbourne to Queensland?

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Travelers from Melbourne to Queensland will likely fly from MEL and into Brisbane Airport. Numerous airlines provide direct flights from MEL to Brisbane Airport, including So Jetstar Airways, Tigerair Australia Airways, and Airnorth Airways. However, booking your flight with airlines with sustainability investment ensures a reduced carbon footprint. Qantas Airways provides trash-free flights. It also seeks to provide a greener travel industry. Cruise controls are available on board to save on gas during long flights.

Question 29

Which hotels are near Brisbane Airport (BNE)?

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Travelers making their late arrival at Brisbane Airport can spend their nights at hotels near the airport. The airport is a hub of several sustainable lodges, including ibis Budget Brisbane Airport, Airport Motel Brisbane, and Ascot Budget Inn & Residences. Brisbane Manor Hotel is situated at 555 Gregory Terrace, Fortitude valley. The hotel offers sustainable services like a recycling policy, ant-plastic policy, and reusing of linens. Not only that, but the hotel also has energy-efficiency lighting to save utility bills.

Round-trip from	$158
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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$76	Average$326	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$110	Average$397	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$112	Average$529	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Queensland in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Queensland

The most flights from ME1 to AUQLD are scheduled on a Friday (134 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne to Queensland flights typically cost between $215 and $358 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $183 on Jetstar (7 Oct–9 Oct).

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

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Queensland. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Queensland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Queensland. Price data was last updated on 5 September 2026.

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

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Queensland that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 6 September 2026.

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Melbourne to Queensland flights typically cost between $215 and $358 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $183 on Jetstar (7 Oct–9 Oct).