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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Queensland

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Brisbane
Brisbanedirect$183
Coolangatta
Coolangattadirect$164
Cairns
Cairnsdirect$245
Maroochydore
Maroochydoredirect$224
Townsville
Townsvilledirect$222
Proserpine
Proserpine1 stop$297
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Islanddirect$502
Mackay
Mackay1 stop$427
Rockhampton
Rockhampton1 stop$477
Hervey Bay
Hervey Baydirect$252
Bundaberg
Bundaberg1 stop$632
Gladstone
Gladstone1 stop$582
Mount Isa
Mount Isa1 stop$952
Brisbane
Brisbanedirect$183
Coolangatta
Coolangattadirect$164
Cairns
Cairnsdirect$245
Maroochydore
Maroochydoredirect$224
Townsville
Townsvilledirect$222
Proserpine
Proserpine1 stop$297
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Islanddirect$502
Mackay
Mackay1 stop$427
Rockhampton
Rockhampton1 stop$477
Hervey Bay
Hervey Baydirect$252
Bundaberg
Bundaberg1 stop$632
Gladstone
Gladstone1 stop$582
Mount Isa
Mount Isa1 stop$952
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Queensland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Queensland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne to Queensland?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Queensland from Melbourne usually cost between $215 and $357 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $183 on Jetstar (15 Nov–28 Nov).

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Queensland flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Queensland from Melbourne found in the last 5 days was to Coolangatta, at $101 return. The most popular route is from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE), and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $161.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Queensland?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Queensland is generally at night, when retur flights cost $236 on average. Morning departures are around 20% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Queensland is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $357.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to Queensland is February, when tickets cost $219 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and June, when the average cost of return tickets is $334 and $299 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Queensland?

For Melbourne to Queensland, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Queensland back to Melbourne, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Queensland?

To get a below-average price on a flight from Melbourne to Queensland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Flights from Melbourne to Queensland: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Melbourne to Queensland 
AndreaFlew with Virgin Australia-July 2026
Arrive 1 hour prior for a seamless experience. Especially if you only have carry on.
TimothyFlew with Jetstar-June 2026
Pack your own device, noise cancelling head phones, free water and a spine board to protect back from person behind,
AndrewFlew with Virgin Australia-June 2025
Save up and fly business. Sounds ridiculous,but if you are tall, it would be better.
ErinFlew with Jetstar-Nov 2024
Choose who is right for you cost & comfort all airlines have issues with delays at times so cant be helped some days I usually fly early and have rarely had issues
Verified travelerFlew with Virgin Australia-Dec 2023
If you’re changing to the international terminal make sure you eat at the entry or the domestic terminal. The international terminal is due for an upgrade and has limited options.

FAQs - booking Queensland flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Queensland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Queensland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Queensland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Melbourne to Queensland is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Queensland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Melbourne to Queensland with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Queensland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Melbourne to Queensland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Queensland

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Queensland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 474 reviews
6.4Food
7.5Comfort
6.4Entertainment
8.2Crew
7.8Boarding
Airline reviews

New aircraft and flight was running on time, but adverse weather conditions meant we were unable to land on the first two approaches. Third attempt resulted in a very smooth and safe landing.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2026
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New aircraft and flight was running on time, but adverse weather conditions meant we were unable to land on the first two approaches. Third attempt resulted in a very smooth and safe landing.

Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

The level of incompetence of this airline is truly astounding.

2 hrs + delay! Times kept changing, Onboard menu was half depleted, Entertainment wifi was N/A Overall very frustrating flight and I never slate Virgin.

When I made the booking I was not aware I had to book our checked baggage separately. As we had no checked luggage booking, I had to pay A$120 per bag (total 2 bags) so you can imagine I was not pleased. I am an experienced traveller so something needs to be done to improve the booking app,

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

On time, lovely crew, economy-X seating worth the $ for the legroom. In flight entertainment not working, but I wasn’t going to use it anyway. Never had a bad Virgin experience.

I liked the refreshments as the flight was short and the free WiFi. The seats were comfortable.

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Flight was cancelled about 1.5 hours before departure. Replacement flight provided scheduled 1 hour later. Late boarding, late departure and arrived Melbourne nearly 2 hours after originally scheduled.

Plane a little late departing, but not an issue. The pilots humour when he said “I will try to make up some time…. I know a few short cuts to Adelaide” made the passengers chuckle. This is what makes Qantas “Australian”.

No internet on international flights in this dsy and age is bad.

The international flight from Sydney to Dallas had great food. I have travelled a lot over the years and this has been the most memorable in my experience so far.

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

Knees in back from passenger behind, limited seat pockets, no entertainment.

The Ryanair of Australia. Not impressed. Forced me to gate check my bag as it was over their weight limit. Charged me $125 for the privilege. Then said plane hold was locked and it would have to go out in the next flight, which was the following day. Explained that I was on a cruise the next day and the plane would not arrive until after the ship left, and that it would be impossible to catch up with the cruise at any point. Lady at the gate unimpressed. So to sum up they were ready to charge me $125 to lose a bag. Finally got it resolved by appealing to management, but the whole episode was not good for the blood pressure. The gate lady said they followed the Ryanair business model which means first time passengers get penalized for doing things that other airlines routinely allow.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

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