Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Canberra are usually found in May or January, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Canberra (CBR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 September 2026.
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November
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May
Average price
$335
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Canberra, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra (average of $296). Flying from Melbourne to Canberra in November is currently the most expensive (average of $380). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CBR?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Canberra. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 September 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Canberra in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Canberra
Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Canberra. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 26 September 2026.
The most flights from ME1 to CBR are scheduled on a Friday (63 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Canberra delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Canberra have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Canberra flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Canberra flights?
Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Canberra. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Canberra. Reviews last updated 26 September 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne to Canberra to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Canberra from Melbourne?
Canberra (CBR), located 6.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Canberra. 3 airlines have flights to Canberra from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Canberra should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 37 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Canberra round-trip?
Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Canberra, with prices starting at $95. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $156 and $238, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 71% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Canberra one-way?
$84 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $132 and $187, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Canberra?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne to Canberra consider choosing American Airlines(91%), LATAM Airlines(90%) or Finnair(88%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Canberra?
While on average a flight from Melbourne to Canberra is generally $289, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $115. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Canberra), you can expect to pay $191 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Canberra?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Canberra by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra (average of $296). Flying from Melbourne to Canberra in November is currently the most expensive (average of $380). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Canberra departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 26 September 2026.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Canberra. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 26 September 2026.
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