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

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Brisbane

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

Aug 2026

$180

Sep 2026

$207

Oct 2026

$180

Nov 2026

$276

Dec 2026

$247

Jan 2027

$334

Mar 2027

$313

May 2027

$334

The cheapest month to fly to Brisbane is August 2026, with return fares from $180 — 46% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $334).

When Should You Fly to Brisbane?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Brisbane, with return fares from $180. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $334 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Brisbane average around $259. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, October and September, you'll generally pay up to 31% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Melbourne to Brisbane Return Prices

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

August 2026

$180

September 2026

$207

October 2026

$180

November 2026

$276

December 2026

$247

January 2027

$334

March 2027

$313

May 2027

$334

Average Melbourne to Brisbane Return Prices

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

August 2026

$335

September 2026

$358

October 2026

$347

November 2026

$369

December 2026

$377

January 2027

$374

February 2027

$317

March 2027

$372

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Brisbane

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically August.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Brisbane cost?

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

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Brisbane is 09 August 2026.

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

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

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Brisbane?

IndiGo, Emirates, Jetstar, LATAM Airlines, Air New Zealand, Qantas, United and Virgin Australia fly direct.

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

The shortest direct flight usually takes 2 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Brisbane?

The IATA code for Brisbane is BNE. It is located in Australia at coordinates -27.39958, 153.1105.

When should you book flights to Brisbane?

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

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