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Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

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QF Return flights from $303
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$303
Dep. Sun 16 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$303
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Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$322
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$322
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$322
Dep. Sat 19 SepRet. Mon 05 Oct$343
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$356
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Tue 07 Jul$416
Dep. Fri 26 JunRet. Mon 29 Jun$417
Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Mon 06 Jul$417
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$418
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Mon 13 Jul$419
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$419
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$420
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Tue 30 Jun$423
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Tue 09 Feb$427
Dep. Wed 02 DecRet. Sun 06 Dec$427
Dep. Tue 09 FebRet. Mon 15 Feb$432
Dep. Wed 02 DecRet. Mon 07 Dec$432
Dep. Fri 11 SepRet. Sun 13 Sep$474
Dep. Thu 25 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$484
Dep. Fri 25 SepRet. Sun 27 Sep$746

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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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 12 September 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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