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Do you need to catch a flight to Brisbane? Check out our domestic flights to Brisbane. If Brisbane is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Melbourne from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Brisbane

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Brisbane to Melbourne

Return fares from Brisbane to Melbourne by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026

$178

Aug 2026

$173

Sep 2026

$322

Feb 2027

$328

Mar 2027

$334

The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne is August 2026, with return fares from $173 — 48% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $334).

When Should You Fly to Melbourne?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne, with return fares from $173. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $334.

Across the year, return fares to Melbourne average around $267. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, July and September, you'll generally pay up to 35% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Brisbane to Melbourne Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Brisbane to Melbourne return airfares.

July 2026

$178

August 2026

$173

September 2026

$322

February 2027

$328

March 2027

$334

Average Brisbane to Melbourne Return Prices

These are the average prices for Brisbane to Melbourne return airfares.

July 2026

$338

August 2026

$310

September 2026

$388

October 2026

$396

November 2026

$402

December 2026

$407

January 2027

$375

February 2027

$371

March 2027

$444

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Brisbane to Melbourne

When is the cheapest time to travel from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The cheapest month to travel is typically August.

How much do return flights from Brisbane to Melbourne cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is $210.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is 28 October 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Brisbane to Melbourne?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Brisbane to Melbourne is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Brisbane to Melbourne?

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Brisbane to Melbourne take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 2 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Melbourne?

The IATA code for Melbourne is MEL. It is located in Australia at coordinates -37.66969, 144.8485.

When should you book flights to Melbourne?

From our data, you should book flights to Melbourne 30 days out.

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