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JQ,VA Return flights from $237
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EK Return flights from $1,402
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$1,402
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Dep. Sun 09 AugRet. Wed 12 Aug$1,456
Dep. Sat 29 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$1,481
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Dep. Sat 12 SepRet. Sat 19 Sep$1,727
Dep. Fri 26 JunRet. Mon 29 Jun$2,069
Dep. Thu 25 JunRet. Thu 02 Jul$2,143

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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
$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 16 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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