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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Canberra from $114

MEL — CBR
9 Oct — 16 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Canberra

Wed 21/1011:00 -
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Tue 27/1012:25 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 5/9$183
Tue 20/1011:00 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Tue 27/1012:25 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 5/9$190
Tue 3/1110:35 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Tue 24/1112:25 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 8/9$191
Wed 21/1011:00 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Wed 28/1012:25 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 5/9$194
Sat 14/1110:35 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Wed 18/1112:25 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 4/9$209
Tue 20/1011:00 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Wed 21/1012:40 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 9/9$213
Fri 13/1110:35 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Sun 15/1112:25 -
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Deal found 6/9$216
Thu 8/1011:00 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Mon 12/1012:40 -
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Deal found 6/9$218
Wed 14/1021:40 -
1 stop18h 50m
Tue 20/1017:20 -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 6/9$468
Wed 14/1006:00 -
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Tue 20/1017:20 -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 6/9$529
Sat 31/1021:15 -
1 stop14h 25m
Tue 3/1119:05 -
1 stop12h 30m
Deal found 4/9$590
Sat 3/1020:55 -
1 stop20h 55m
Sat 10/1017:20 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 5/9$597

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Round-trip from

$183

One-way from

$114

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$315
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/10-27/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Canberra
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Canberra
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneCanberra

MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra

MELCBR

Melbourne

Thu 11/2

10:35-11:40

Nonstop1h 05m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$114

MelbourneCanberra

MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra

MELCBR

Melbourne

Sat 21/11

10:35-11:40

Nonstop1h 05m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$114

MelbourneCanberra

MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra

MELCBR

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

10:35-11:40

Nonstop1h 05m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

MelbourneCanberra

MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra

MELCBR

Melbourne

Fri 2/10

06:20-07:25

Nonstop1h 05m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

MelbourneCanberra

MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra

MELCBR

Melbourne

Wed 7/10

11:00-12:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

MelbourneCanberra

MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra

MELCBR

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

21:20-22:25

Nonstop1h 05m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$180

MelbourneCanberra

MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra

MELCBR

Melbourne

Thu 17/9

12:10-13:15

Nonstop1h 05m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

MelbourneCanberra

MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra

MELCBR

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

11:00-12:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Canberra

Tue 27/10

12:25-13:35

Nonstop1h 10m

$190

MelbourneCanberra

MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra

MELCBR

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

10:35-11:40

Nonstop1h 05m

Canberra

Wed 4/11

12:25-13:35

Nonstop1h 10m

$216

MelbourneCanberra

MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra

MELCBR

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

10:35-11:40

Nonstop1h 05m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$219

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Canberra

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 $288). Flying from Melbourne to Canberra in November is currently the most expensive (average of $370). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Canberra in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Canberra

The most flights from ME1 to CBR are scheduled on a Monday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Canberra?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Canberra flights typically cost between $241 and $374 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $183 on Jetstar (21 Oct–27 Oct).

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 87 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?

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.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,091 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
568 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

  • 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 35 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Canberra?

    Airlines like Jetstar fly from Melbourne to Canberra in about 1h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Melbourne to Canberra is about 470 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • 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 $93. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $151 and $232, 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?

    $79 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 $125 and $183, 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 Air India(88%), LATAM Airlines(85%) or Finnair(85%), 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 $249, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $104. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Canberra), you can expect to pay $191 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra?

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

  • 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 $288). Flying from Melbourne to Canberra in November is currently the most expensive (average of $370). 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.

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JetstarCheapest$93Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$151Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$232Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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