Cheap flights from Brisbane to Melbourne from $80 BNE → AVV, MEL

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $112 to $205.

At $245, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold 5-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 24 Dec, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

72 fares on 5 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $205.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $33 to $79.

At $80, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

49 fares on 24 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $76.

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 32% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 40% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The cheapest return found recently is $245 with Virgin Australia, 24 Dec to 29 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $205 with Jetstar, 20 Dec to 24 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $220 to $253.

How much is a one-way flight from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $80 with Jetstar, 23 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $76 with Jetstar, 5 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 24 departure dates is usually $81 to $123.

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

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $205, 20 Dec to 24 Dec, found 7 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $76, 5 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.

Every date in December 2026

Every date in January 2027

How far ahead should I book a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 32% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 40% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Brisbane to Melbourne?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $245 with Virgin Australia, 24 Dec to 29 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $80 with Jetstar, 23 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 23 Jan 2027, takes 2 h 25 min from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

Between 23 Nov and 24 Dec, Jetstar has the cheapest return on 4 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and Virgin Australia on 1. Between 13 Nov and 6 Apr 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on 15 of the 24 departure dates we hold, and Virgin Australia on 9.