Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Brisbane
Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Brisbane
Looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Brisbane? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Melbourne to Brisbane vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Melbourne to Brisbane for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
MEL - BNE
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 7,500 Pts + $45.5
2026-11-11
MEL - BNE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $45.5
2026-11-05
MEL - BNE
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 7,500 Pts + $63.9
2026-11-06
MEL - BNE
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $63.9
2026-11-09
MEL - BNE
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 7,500 Pts + $63.9
2026-11-10
MEL - BNE
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 7,500 Pts + $63.9
Melbourne to Brisbane flight facts
Distance
858 mi
1,381 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Brisbane is 1 hour behind Melbourne.
Airports in Melbourne
MEL · Melbourne Intl
Airports in Brisbane
BNE · Brisbane Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Avalon - Brisbane · Avalon is 32 mi from Melbourne
Flights Melbourne - Maroochydore · Maroochydore is 54 mi from Brisbane
Flights Melbourne - Coolangatta · Coolangatta is 59 mi from Brisbane
Flights Melbourne - Ballina Byron Bay · Ballina Byron Bay is 104 mi from Brisbane
Flights Melbourne - Hervey Bay · Hervey Bay is 143 mi from Brisbane
Flights Albury - Brisbane · Albury is 161 mi from Melbourne
Premium cabin flights from Melbourne to Brisbane
Premium cabin
2026-11-20
MEL - BNE
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $45.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
MEL - BNE
Business | Non stop | 3 left
From 15,000 Pts + $45.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
MEL - BNE
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $45.5
Premium cabin
2026-12-01
MEL - BNE
Business | Non stop | 3 left
From 15,000 Pts + $45.5
Premium cabin
2026-12-02
MEL - BNE
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $45.5
Premium cabin
2026-12-04
MEL - BNE
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $45.5
Selected hotels for your next stay
Surfers Paradise (Australia)
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
From Pts or $284
Brisbane (Australia)
W Brisbane
From Pts or $330
Brisbane (Australia)
Hyatt Regency Brisbane
From Pts or $227
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Melbourne to Brisbane depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Melbourne to Brisbane.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Melbourne to Brisbane.
Melbourne and Brisbane are about 858 miles (1,381 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 858-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Brisbane is 1 hour behind Melbourne.
Departures from Melbourne: Melbourne Intl (MEL). Arrivals in Brisbane: Brisbane Intl (BNE).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Brisbane, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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