Brisbane to Melbourne flights: How much do one way fares cost?

One way fares on Brisbane to Melbourne flights are cheap, partly due to competition between Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas on the route. Expect to pay from $104.

Due to the size of Australia, domestic flights are a necessary evil for getting between the big cities. It is possible to drive from Brisbane to Melbourne, but the Brisbane to Melbourne drive takes over 18 hours.

Unsurprisingly, therefore, most people wanting to go from Queensland to Victoria take Brisbane to Melbourne flights. There’s not exactly a shortage of them, and competition is strong enough to keep fares relatively low.

Upon arrival in Melbourne, consider ticking you may want to tick Melbourne Cricket Ground tours, Yarra River dinner cruises and cross-city hot air balloon flights off your wish list. For a great range of Melbourne tours and experiences, explore here. To track down the best value Melbourne accommodation, come this way.

14 fantastic experiences that make the most of your free time in Melbourne

Get the very best views – on a hot air balloon flight over the city.
See the changing colours of the river – on a sunset kayaking tour – with dinner. (Highly recommended ✅)
Feast and see the sights at the same time – on a four course dinner cruise along the Yarra River.
A genuinely excellent street art tour, led by prominent street artists. (Highly recommended ✅)
The also superb Aboriginal heritage, plants and bush food tour in the Botanic Gardens. (💲 Great value 💲)
Best of Melbourne bike tour – you can see more on two wheels than walking.
Hidden laneways bar crawl OR foodie discovery tour OR chocolate and dessert tour.
Combo ticket for Australian Sports Museum and MCG tour.
Hassle-dodging advance tickets for the Melbourne Skydeck, Melbourne Zoo, the Ice Bar (with cocktails) and Sea Life Aquarium.

Which airlines offer Brisbane to Melbourne flights?

At time of writing, three Australian airlines offer direct Brisbane to Melbourne flights. These are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas. Jetstar, as a budget carrier, is usually going to be the cheapest option of the three, but that’s not always the case.

Sale prices come and go of course, but usually the cheapest fares on flights from Brisbane to Melbourne will be just over the $100 mark. When Australia Travel Questions checked, the cheapest deal was $104 for a one way flight from Brisbane to Melbourne. But on the date chosen, there were 22 different Brisbane to Melbourne flights available, none more expensive than $180.

6 supreme Brisbane day trips that will improve your holiday

Moreton Island day trip – with kayaking, sandboarding and snorkelling or with dolphin-feeding and desert dunes adventure.
Springbrook National Park glowworms and rainforest tour – including Tamborine Skywalk.
Eumundi Markets day trip – Australia’s best markets, plus the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa.
North Stradbroke Island day tour – with cruise, wildlife spotting and guided walk.
Tamborine Mountain winery tour – with gourmet lunch.
Maialia rainforest walking and wildlife tour – visit lesser-known D’Aguilar National Park.

With this kind of competition, it becomes not about which flight is cheapest, but which is at the most convenient time. The first departure of the day is the Qantas flight at 6.15am, should you want to spend as long as possible in Melbourne.

The Brisbane to Melbourne flights take around two hours and 25 minutes.

👇 7 great day trips while you’re in Melbourne 👇

Great Ocean Road tour – with koalas 🐨.
Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary and Phillip Island tour – with penguins 🐧.
Yarra Valley wine tour – with gin, cider and cheese 🍷.
Grampians National Park tour – with bushwalks and LOADS of kangaroos 🦘.
Mornington Peninsula tour – with hot springs bathing 🛀.
Wilsons Promontory tour – with all manner of native wildlife 🦘🐨.
Dandenong Ranges steam train ride – plus wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary and chocolate-tasting in the Yarra Valley.

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Brisbane to Melbourne flights: Things to do in Melbourne

The City Circle Tram on Flinders Street, Melbourne — The City Circle Tram on Flinders Street, part of the Melbourne Free Tram Zone. Photo courtesy of Visit Victoria.

There are plenty of things to do in Melbourne once you arrive. Go for a drink at Ponyfish Island, take advantage of the Melbourne Free Tram Zone, go on a laneways tour or walk around the Australian Formula One Grand Prix circuit in Albert Park. If you’re hiring a car from the airport, the Organ Pipes National Park is very close by.

9 brilliant Brisbane experiences to book in advance

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary tickets (or entry plus river cruise combo) – hold a koala and see lots of adorable native wildlife.
Brisbane River cruise – see the key sights and learn about the city on the way.
Story Bridge Adventure Climb – walk along the top of Brisbane’s famous bridge, with 360 degree views.
Combine the Southbank Parklands, City Botanic Gardens and Kangaroo Point Cliffs on a fun Segway tour.
Helicopter flight – see the city from a bird’s eye view.
Kayaking tour – choose the night tour to see the city light up, the day tour to enjoy the sunshine.
XXXX brewery tour – see how Australia’s most famous beer is made.
Guided wine flight tasting – get an Aussie wine introductory course.
See Brisbane’s spooky side on a city centre ghost tour.

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