Are there direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

Yes, direct flights are typically available from Brisbane to Melbourne. Approximately 49.4% of flights on this route have historically been direct. For flights with one or more stops, the median number of stopovers observed was 1, indicating that connecting flights usually involve a single layover.

How long does it take to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne?

A direct flight from Brisbane to Melbourne typically takes 2 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 1381 kilometers. For flights involving one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 6 hours and 25 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

How often do Brisbane to Melbourne flight prices drop?

Flight prices for the Brisbane to Melbourne route are classified as frequent in terms of price drops. This suggests that travelers often have opportunities to find deals. Historically, price fluctuations have been observed regularly across the trailing quarter, indicating a dynamic pricing environment for this route.

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Brisbane to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

Right now, only 2% of recent fares from Brisbane to Melbourne are classified as a good price. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Brisbane to Melbourne, prices typically range from $253–$464, with a median of $329. Current fares are above the typical level, indicating that prices are somewhat elevated compared to the usual range for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne? The most affordable month to fly is typically June, with a median fare of just $138. Other cost-effective options include January and March, both showing median fares of $264. Planning your trip around these months can lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from Brisbane to Melbourne takes about 2h 30m. This route is considered a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 1381 km. The relatively short duration makes it a convenient option for quick trips between the two cities.

For flights from Brisbane to Melbourne, a meaningful share are non-stop, though many itineraries connect once. Approximately 49.4% of recent fares are for direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to Melbourne

Regular price: A$243 - A$444

Prices for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne is AUD 243 to AUD 444. The current lowest deal is AUD 196 with Jetstar, for travel from Dec 8 to Dec 9.

now A$196

Low A$243

High A$444

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne is June, with a median price of $139. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $359. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

June

Cheapest

Flights from A$139

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$359

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Brisbane to Melbourne

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$730

A$518

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$535

A$382

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$482

A$350

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$484

A$350

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$515

A$350

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$471

A$350

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

A$730 → A$518

29%

5 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 10

A$558 → A$350

37%

2 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 23

A$562 → A$364

35%

1 night

Dec 22 - Dec 23

A$559 → A$364

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne

Brisbane - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Brisbane to Melbourne are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices

Historically, June offers the lowest median prices at $138, followed by January and March at $264.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 30m

The median direct flight from Brisbane to Melbourne takes 2 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from Jetstar

Jetstar offers direct flights on this route, with 2 direct deals recently found.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar provides direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Brisbane main airports to depart from

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport (BNE) is a convenient departure point for flights to Melbourne.

📍 ~13 km from Brisbane city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~A$191

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF)

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) offers an alternative departure option for your trip to Melbourne.

📍 ~11 km from Brisbane city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~A$1,427

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

Avalon Airport is a good option for travelers looking for potentially cheaper flights to the Melbourne area.

📍 ~50 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$192

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport can be a useful alternative, offering regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

📍 ~130 km from Melbourne (reachable by V/Line regional rail and Calder Freeway)

💸 Flights from ~A$451

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $348. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $631. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance showed an average price of $353, indicating a slight increase compared to the best window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is considered to be $253 or less. The median price for this route was $329. Fares exceeding $464 were observed in the higher price range, indicating a significant difference from the more economical options available.

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne, with a median price of $138. Other relatively inexpensive months include January and March, both with a median price of $264. The annual median price for this route is $329, making June a particularly attractive option for budget-conscious travelers.

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Brisbane to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to Melbourne

Regular price: A$243 - A$444

Prices for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne is AUD 243 to AUD 444. The current lowest deal is AUD 196 with Jetstar, for travel from Dec 8 to Dec 9.

now A$196

Low A$243

High A$444

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne

June

Cheapest

Flights from A$139

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$359

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Brisbane to Melbourne

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$730

A$518

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$535

A$382

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$482

A$350

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$484

A$350

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$515

A$350

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$471

A$350

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

A$730 → A$518

29%

5 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 10

A$558 → A$350

37%

2 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 23

A$562 → A$364

35%

1 night

Dec 22 - Dec 23

A$559 → A$364

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne

Brisbane - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Brisbane to Melbourne are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices

Historically, June offers the lowest median prices at $138, followed by January and March at $264.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 30m

The median direct flight from Brisbane to Melbourne takes 2 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from Jetstar

Jetstar offers direct flights on this route, with 2 direct deals recently found.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar provides direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Brisbane main airports to depart from

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport (BNE) is a convenient departure point for flights to Melbourne.

📍 ~13 km from Brisbane city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~A$191

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF)

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) offers an alternative departure option for your trip to Melbourne.

📍 ~11 km from Brisbane city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~A$1,427

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

Avalon Airport is a good option for travelers looking for potentially cheaper flights to the Melbourne area.

📍 ~50 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$192

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport can be a useful alternative, offering regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

Melbourne, Australia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

Today’s best flight deals from Brisbane to Melbourne

Brisbane to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne

Direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from Brisbane to Melbourne

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne

Brisbane - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in June for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 30m

Direct flights are available from Jetstar

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Brisbane main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

Dec 03

Dec 03

Dec 11

Dec 03

Dec 10

Dec 03

Dec 04

Dec 04

Dec 04

Dec 04

Dec 04

Dec 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

When is the best time to book flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

What's a cheap fare from Brisbane to Melbourne?

What's the best month to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne?

Are there direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

How long does it take to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne?

How often do Brisbane to Melbourne flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Brisbane

Flights to Melbourne from other cities

Brisbane to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne

Direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from Brisbane to Melbourne

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne

Brisbane - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in June for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 30m

Direct flights are available from Jetstar

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Brisbane main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

Dec 03

Dec 03

Dec 11

Dec 03

Dec 10

Dec 03

Dec 04

Dec 04

Dec 04

Dec 04

Dec 04

Dec 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

When is the best time to book flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

What's a cheap fare from Brisbane to Melbourne?

What's the best month to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne?