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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.

Aug 2026

$173

Sep 2026

$305

Oct 2026

$334

Nov 2026

$227

Jan 2027

$334

Feb 2027

$328

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

Across the year, return fares to Melbourne average around $284. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, November and September, you'll generally pay up to 39% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Brisbane to Melbourne Return Prices

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

August 2026

$173

September 2026

$305

October 2026

$334

November 2026

$227

January 2027

$334

February 2027

$328

Average Brisbane to Melbourne Return Prices

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

August 2026

$318

September 2026

$389

October 2026

$378

November 2026

$388

December 2026

$385

January 2027

$384

February 2027

$368

March 2027

$414

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 04 November 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, Alliance Air Pty 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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