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JQ Return flights from $210
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JQ,VA Return flights from $256
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Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Mon 06 Jul$268
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Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$278
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$280
Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$297
Dep. Thu 08 OctRet. Thu 15 Oct$314
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Sat 04 Jul$340
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$342
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Sun 05 Jul$414
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Sun 21 Jun$489
Dep. Wed 17 JunRet. Thu 18 Jun$1,005
JQ,QF Return flights from $285
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Fri 14 Aug$285
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$305
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Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$315
Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$321
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$329
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Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Fri 17 Jul$340
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Sat 04 Jul$368
Dep. Thu 08 OctRet. Thu 15 Oct$385
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$457
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Sun 05 Jul$538
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Sun 21 Jun$622
Dep. Wed 17 JunRet. Thu 18 Jun$1,128
VA Return flights from $301
Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Mon 06 Jul$301
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Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$311
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$322
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$334
Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$340
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Sat 04 Jul$363
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Sun 05 Jul$411
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Sun 21 Jun$445
Dep. Wed 17 JunRet. Thu 18 Jun$745
QF,VA Return flights from $343
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$343
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Fri 14 Aug$344
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Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$363
Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Mon 06 Jul$365
Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Fri 17 Jul$375
Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$385
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$385
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$403
Dep. Thu 08 OctRet. Thu 15 Oct$405
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Sat 04 Jul$410
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Sun 05 Jul$439
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Sun 21 Jun$527
Dep. Wed 17 JunRet. Thu 18 Jun$905
QF Return flights from $356
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$356
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Fri 14 Aug$398
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Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$416
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$417
Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Fri 17 Jul$419
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$419
Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Mon 06 Jul$420
Dep. Thu 08 OctRet. Thu 15 Oct$423
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Sat 04 Jul$453
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$503
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Sun 05 Jul$563
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Sun 21 Jun$666
Dep. Wed 17 JunRet. Thu 18 Jun$1,198
FC,VA Return flights from $877
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JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $921
Dep. Wed 17 JunRet. Thu 18 Jun$921
NZ,VA Return flights from $1,201
Dep. Wed 17 JunRet. Thu 18 Jun$1,201
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Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$1,349
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$1,376
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Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Fri 17 Jul$1,431
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Fri 14 Aug$1,468
Dep. Thu 08 OctRet. Thu 15 Oct$1,528
Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$1,628
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$1,645
Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Mon 06 Jul$1,814
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Sat 04 Jul$1,886
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Sun 21 Jun$1,897
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$2,061
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Sun 05 Jul$2,075
Dep. Wed 17 JunRet. Thu 18 Jun$2,092
JQ,NZ Return flights from $1,467
Dep. Wed 17 JunRet. Thu 18 Jun$1,467
NZ,QF Return flights from $1,636
Dep. Wed 17 JunRet. Thu 18 Jun$1,636
FC,QF Return flights from $1,737
Dep. Wed 17 JunRet. Thu 18 Jun$1,737
QF,SB,VA Return flights from $2,429
Dep. Wed 17 JunRet. Thu 18 Jun$2,429
JQ,QF,SB Return flights from $2,562
Dep. Wed 17 JunRet. Thu 18 Jun$2,562

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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
$311
Sep 2026
$223
Nov 2026
$1,490
Feb 2027
$105
Mar 2027
$334

The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne is February 2027, with return fares from $105 — 93% cheaper than the most expensive month (November 2026, from $1,490).

When Should You Fly to Melbourne?

Based on the fares we've tracked, February is typically the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne, with return fares from $105. November is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,490.

Across the year, return fares to Melbourne average around $440. If you can travel in the off-peak months of February, July and September, you'll generally pay up to 76% 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
$311
September 2026
$223
November 2026
$1,490
February 2027
$105
March 2027
$334

Average Brisbane to Melbourne Return Prices

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

July 2026
$358
August 2026
$353
September 2026
$409
October 2026
$391
November 2026
$394
December 2026
$408
January 2027
$378
February 2027
$369
March 2027
$492

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 February.

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 14 July 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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