Are there direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available from Brisbane to Melbourne. Historically, approximately 61.9% of all flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving a stopover, the median number of stopovers across the trailing 90 days was one. This indicates a strong prevalence of non-stop options for travelers.

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

The typical direct flight from Brisbane to Melbourne takes approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 1381 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 6 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey, especially if considering connecting flights.

How often do Brisbane to Melbourne flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Brisbane to Melbourne route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for more affordable fares. The route is classified as experiencing frequent price fluctuations, based on observations over the trailing 30 days.

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Brisbane to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

Right now, only 4% of recent fares from Brisbane to Melbourne are classified as a good price. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Brisbane to Melbourne, fares typically range from $186–$330, with a median of $257. Current fares are above the typical level for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne? The most affordable months to fly are typically April, with a median fare of $137, and May, with a median fare of $141. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $193.

A typical journey from Brisbane to Melbourne takes about 2h 25m. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 1381 km. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 1 stopover.

New deals for flights on this route appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing. This consistent availability of new fares can be beneficial for travelers planning their trips.

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to Melbourne

Regular price: A$238 - A$435

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

The regular price range for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne is between AUD 238 and AUD 435. The current lowest deal is AUD 191 with Jetstar, for travel from Dec 3-Dec 7.

now A$191

Low A$238

High A$435

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne is April, with a median price of 139 USD. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of 284 USD. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$139

September

Most Expensive

Flights from A$284

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$870

A$372

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$759

A$400

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$860

A$432

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$865

A$467

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$860

A$435

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$865

A$466

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A$852 → A$366

57%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

A$848 → A$408

52%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

A$871 → A$436

50%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

A$865 → A$438

49%

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

April offers the lowest median price at $137

Historically, April, May, and March offer lower median prices for flights to Melbourne.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 25m

Direct flights typically take 2h 25m, while connecting flights average 6h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

61.9% of recent flights are direct

Direct flights are a mixed option, with frequent deals available from Brisbane to Melbourne.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar provides direct flight options for this route, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne are frequently available.

Brisbane main airports to depart from

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport (BNE) is a primary option for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$183

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF)

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) is an alternative for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,330

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$183

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport (BXG) is a regional option providing essential connectivity within Victoria, though with limited flights.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$452

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price is around $234. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a higher average price of $384, while booking 7-13 days out averages $239. Prices tend to increase slightly for bookings made 28-59 days or 60+ days in advance, averaging $249 and $262 respectively across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne is considered to be $186 or less. The median price for this route was $257. Fares around $330 represent the 75th percentile of prices observed. Travelers can use the $186 threshold as a benchmark for finding a competitively priced ticket.

Historically, April and May have been the cheapest months to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne, with median prices of $137 and $141 respectively. March also offered a relatively good value, with a median price of $193. The annual median price for this route was $257, based on data over the trailing 270 days. Travelers looking for lower fares might consider planning their trips during these months.

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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$238 - A$435

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

The regular price range for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne is between AUD 238 and AUD 435. The current lowest deal is AUD 191 with Jetstar, for travel from Dec 3-Dec 7.

now A$191

Low A$238

High A$435

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$139

September

Most Expensive

Flights from A$284

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$870

A$372

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$759

A$400

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$860

A$432

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$865

A$467

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$860

A$435

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Melbourne

Brisbane (BNE) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$865

A$466

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A$852 → A$366

57%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

A$848 → A$408

52%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

A$871 → A$436

50%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

A$865 → A$438

49%

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

April offers the lowest median price at $137

Historically, April, May, and March offer lower median prices for flights to Melbourne.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 25m

Direct flights typically take 2h 25m, while connecting flights average 6h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

61.9% of recent flights are direct

Direct flights are a mixed option, with frequent deals available from Brisbane to Melbourne.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar provides direct flight options for this route, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne are frequently available.

Brisbane main airports to depart from

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport (BNE) is a primary option for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$183

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF)

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) is an alternative for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,330

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$183

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport (BXG) is a regional option providing essential connectivity within Victoria, though with limited flights.

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

April offers the lowest median price at $137

Direct flights average 2h 25m

61.9% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for 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

Nov 12

Nov 12

Nov 12

Nov 12

Nov 06

Nov 06

Nov 13

Nov 20

Nov 19

Nov 20

Nov 19

Nov 06

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

April offers the lowest median price at $137

Direct flights average 2h 25m

61.9% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for 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

Nov 12

Nov 12

Nov 12

Nov 12

Nov 06

Nov 06

Nov 13

Nov 20

Nov 19

Nov 20

Nov 19

Nov 06

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?