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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Brisbane from $74 AVV, MEL → BNE

Avalon Airport (AVV), Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)

The cheapest return found recently is $193 with Jetstar, 6 Dec – 8 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $74 with Jetstar, 31 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$74, Jetstar, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$193, 6 Dec to 8 Dec
Usual return price
$168 to $264
Cheapest month to fly
January 2027, return fares from $158 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas
Shortest nonstop flight found
2 h 15 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $168 to $264.

Cheapest return found recently

$193

6 Dec – 8 Dec · Jetstar

Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Leaves 6:05 a.m. · Return leaves 5:15 p.m. · 4 h 40 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$193

6 Dec – 8 Dec · Jetstar

Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Leaves 6:05 a.m. · Return leaves 5:15 p.m. · 4 h 40 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $193 6 Dec – 8 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $158 18 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $146 to $198.

$193, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $146 to $198.

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

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 13 Nov to 20 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 6 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

50 fares on 6 departure dates

13 Nov – 17 Nov: $279, found 3 days ago14 Nov – 17 Nov: $270, found 4 days ago20 Nov – 22 Nov: $246, found 4 days ago6 Dec – 8 Dec: $193, found 3 days ago18 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027: $158, found 7 days ago20 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027: $159, found 7 days agoNovDecJan
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
13 Nov – 17 Nov$279Virgin AustraliaTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Nov – 17 Nov$270JetstarAvalon Airport (AVV) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Nov – 22 Nov$246JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Dec – 8 Dec$193JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027$158JetstarAvalon Airport (AVV) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027$159JetstarAvalon Airport (AVV) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $158.

November 2026From $2463 departure dates20 Nov – 22 Nov · found 4 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in November 2026
December 2026From $1931 departure date6 Dec – 8 Dec · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $158Cheapest seen2 departure dates18 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 18 departure dates is usually $79 to $120.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$74

31 Jan 2027 · Jetstar

Avalon Airport (AVV) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Leaves 9:15 p.m. · 2 h 15 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$74

31 Jan 2027 · Jetstar

Avalon Airport (AVV) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Leaves 9:15 p.m. · 2 h 15 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $74 31 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $73 14 Decfound 4 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $66 to $76.

$74, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $66 to $76.

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

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 18 departure dates from 17 Nov to 24 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 31 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

23 fares on 18 departure dates

17 Nov: $74, found 6 days ago18 Nov: $83, found 5 days ago19 Nov: $106, found 4 days ago20 Nov: $98, found 7 days ago21 Nov: $78, found 2 days ago27 Nov: $116, found 3 days ago30 Nov: $134, found 3 days ago14 Dec: $73, found 4 days ago15 Dec: $74, found 7 days ago21 Dec: $121, found 6 days ago24 Dec: $110, found 3 days ago28 Dec: $142, found 4 days ago30 Dec: $132, found 4 days ago8 Jan 2027: $80, found 3 days ago31 Jan 2027: $74, found 2 days ago14 Feb 2027: $131, found 7 days ago8 Mar 2027: $82, found 6 days ago24 Apr 2027: $81, found 7 days agoNovDecJanApr
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
17 Nov$74JetstarAvalon Airport (AVV) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
18 Nov$83JetstarAvalon Airport (AVV) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
19 Nov$106Virgin AustraliaTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
20 Nov$98JetstarAvalon Airport (AVV) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
21 Nov$78JetstarAvalon Airport (AVV) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
27 Nov$116Virgin AustraliaTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
30 Nov$134Virgin AustraliaTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
14 Dec$73JetstarAvalon Airport (AVV) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
15 Dec$74JetstarAvalon Airport (AVV) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
21 Dec$121JetstarAvalon Airport (AVV) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
24 Dec$110Virgin AustraliaTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
28 Dec$142Virgin AustraliaTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
30 Dec$132JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
8 Jan 2027$80JetstarAvalon Airport (AVV) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
31 Jan 2027$74JetstarAvalon Airport (AVV) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
14 Feb 2027$131JetstarAvalon Airport (AVV) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
8 Mar 2027$82JetstarAvalon Airport (AVV) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
24 Apr 2027$81JetstarAvalon Airport (AVV) → Brisbane Airport (BNE)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $73.

November 2026From $747 departure dates17 Nov · found 6 days agoOpen this tripEvery date in November 2026
December 2026From $73Cheapest seen6 departure dates14 Dec · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $742 departure dates31 Jan 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $1311 departure date14 Feb 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $821 departure date8 Mar 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $811 departure date24 Apr 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Melbourne to Brisbane

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Melbourne to Brisbane?

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 25% 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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$213$146+33%39
7–13 days$179$146+12%31
14–29 days$171$155+7%34
30–59 days$160$152Cheapest seen34
60–89 days$198$158+24%34
90–179 days$160$156+0%23
180+ days$351$163+119%12

One-way

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 17% 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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$82$72+21%38
7–13 days$78$66+15%44
14–29 days$79$67+16%41
30–59 days$68$67Cheapest seen44
60–89 days$82$67+21%37
90–179 days$80$76+18%49
180+ days$83$81+22%32

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Melbourne → Gold Coast

71 km from Brisbane

$236

$43 more than flying to Brisbane

14 Nov – 17 Nov · AVV → OOL · out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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One-way

Melbourne → Gold Coast

71 km from Brisbane

$53

$21 less than flying to Brisbane

23 Jan 2027 · AVV → OOL · nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 6 Dec – 8 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Melbourne to Brisbane?

The cheapest return found recently is $193 with Jetstar, 6 Dec to 8 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $158 with Jetstar, 18 Jan 2027 to 25 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $168 to $264.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $74 with Jetstar, 31 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $73 with Jetstar, 14 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 18 departure dates is usually $79 to $120.

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

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $158, 18 Jan 2027 to 25 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $73, 14 Dec, found 4 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 17% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $193 with Jetstar, 6 Dec to 8 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $74 with Jetstar, 31 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Brisbane?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 31 Jan 2027, takes 2 h 15 min from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brisbane?

Between 13 Nov and 20 Jan 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest return on 5 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and Virgin Australia on 1. Between 17 Nov and 24 Apr 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on 13 of the 18 departure dates we hold, and Virgin Australia on 5.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work