These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Brisbane return airfares.
December 2025
$122
January 2026
$38
February 2026
$151
March 2026
$179
May 2026
$171
June 2026
$230
August 2026
$163
September 2026
$230
Average Melbourne to Brisbane Return Prices
These are the average prices for Melbourne to Brisbane return airfares.
December 2025
$262
January 2026
$209
February 2026
$226
March 2026
$228
April 2026
$257
May 2026
$228
June 2026
$228
July 2026
$228
August 2026
$230
September 2026
$261
Did you know...
The closest hotel to Brisbane airport is The Novotel Brisbane Airport located at 6-8 The Circuit, Brisbane .
2 hours and 5 minutes is the shortest one-way flight between Melbourne and Brisbane
Melbourne has the IATA code of MEL and Brisbane is BNE.
The distance between Melbourne and Brisbane is 1,378 kilometres.
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest month to fly to Brisbane from Melbourne?
At the moment, the lowest-price months to travel from Melbourne to Brisbane are March/2026 and January/2026. The most expensive month is December/2025.
What airlines fly direct to Brisbane from Melbourne?
Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Jetstar and IndiGo fly direct between Melbourne and Brisbane.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane?
The cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Brisbane is Jetstar.
What is the best airline to fly to Brisbane from Melbourne?
Cathay Pacific is the best airline to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane. For direct flights then Qantas Airways is the best. The best low-cost airline is Jetstar.