Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday 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.

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Canberra flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

How often are flights from Melbourne to Canberra delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 17% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Canberra have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 minutes.

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Canberra flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Canberra round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Canberra, with prices starting at $96. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $158 and $239, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 71% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Canberra one-way?

Accepted Answer

$85 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 $133 and $190, respectively.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra (average of $298). Flying from Melbourne to Canberra in November is currently the most expensive (average of $382). 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.

Question 9

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Canberra

Accepted Answer

The most flights from ME1 to CBR are scheduled on a Friday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

Question 10

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Canberra ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Canberra when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Canberra, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Melbourne to Canberra is generally $293, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $147. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Canberra), you can expect to pay $185 for that flight.

Question 13

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne to Canberra consider choosing Finnair(92%), LATAM Airlines(91%) or American Airlines(90%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 14

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Canberra.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CBR?

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Canberra in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Question 16

What airport do you fly into for flights to Canberra from Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

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 38 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Canberra that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Canberra flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra.

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Canberra?

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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.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Canberra?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Melbourne to Canberra via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Canberra?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Canberra from Melbourne.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Canberra with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Melbourne to Canberra, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Canberra become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Popular in	November
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$379

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$96	Average$237	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$158	Average$354	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$239	Average$415	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CBR?

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Canberra in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Canberra

The most flights from ME1 to CBR are scheduled on a Friday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 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 at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday 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.

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