AFL grand final: Cheapest flights from Queensland to Melbourne
Here are the cheapest ways to book a last-minute flight from Queensland to watch Brisbane take on Collingwood at the MCG.
The Brisbane Lions have romped their way into the AFL grand final where they will face the Magpies as underdogs. If you've managed to secure some last-minute tickets to watch the game live, you need to book a flight asap.
We've looked through the available fares from each airline in a bid to find the best price from Queensland's main airports. Remember - you will need to book a flight that lands in Melbourne on Saturday morning at the latest.
Here are the cheapest options we could find from the state's major airports.
From Brisbane Airport
Brisbane to Melbourne from $258 return on Jetstar
From Gold Coast Airport
Gold Coast to Melbourne from $240 return on Jetstar
From Sunshine Coast Airport
From Cairns Airport
Cheap flights to NRL finals
Queensland footy fans also have an NRL premiership to look forward to this weekend, with the Brisbane Broncos set to take on the Penrith Panthers at the Accor Stadium in Sydney.
Here are the cheapest flights to get you to the game. (Kickoff is approximately 7:30pm, so book your flight accordingly.)
Cairns to Sydney from $305 return on Jetstar
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