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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra from $106

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CBR
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Canberra are usually found in May or February, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Canberra
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Canberra. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 February 2026.

Wed 25/210:25
MEL
-
CBR
Nonstop1h 10m
Jetstar
Mon 2/312:15
CBR
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/2$189
Thu 12/310:25
MEL
-
CBR
Nonstop1h 10m
Jetstar
Tue 17/312:15
CBR
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/2$191
Wed 4/310:25
MEL
-
CBR
Nonstop1h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 11/312:15
CBR
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/2$192
Thu 26/210:25
MEL
-
CBR
Nonstop1h 10m
Jetstar
Mon 2/312:15
CBR
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/2$198
Fri 5/611:00
MEL
-
CBR
Nonstop1h 05m
Jetstar
Mon 8/612:40
CBR
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/2$199
Wed 11/310:25
MEL
-
CBR
Nonstop1h 10m
Jetstar
Sun 15/312:15
CBR
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/2$209
Tue 3/310:25
MEL
-
CBR
Nonstop1h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 4/312:15
CBR
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/2$223
Fri 13/310:25
MEL
-
CBR
Nonstop1h 10m
Jetstar
Mon 16/312:15
CBR
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/2$225
Thu 26/206:25
MEL
-
CBR
Nonstop1h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/312:15
CBR
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$229
Thu 19/310:25
MEL
-
CBR
Nonstop1h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/306:35
CBR
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$234
Sun 22/308:50
MEL
-
CBR
Nonstop1h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/312:15
CBR
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$241

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Canberra

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 7 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$189

One-way from

$106

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$236

Good round-trip deal

$225 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/2-2/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Canberra
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  • Jetstar
  • 21/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Canberra
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Canberra that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 7 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Canberra

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

10:25-11:35

Nonstop1h 10m

Canberra

Mon 16/3

12:15-13:25

Nonstop1h 10m

$192

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

10:25-11:35

Nonstop1h 10m

Canberra

Tue 17/3

12:15-13:25

Nonstop1h 10m

$192

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

10:25-11:35

Nonstop1h 10m

Canberra

Wed 11/3

12:15-13:25

Nonstop1h 10m

$192

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

10:25-11:35

Nonstop1h 10m

Canberra

Mon 23/3

12:15-13:25

Nonstop1h 10m

$199

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

11:00-12:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Canberra

Tue 9/6

12:40-13:50

Nonstop1h 10m

$199

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

11:00-12:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Canberra

Mon 8/6

12:40-13:50

Nonstop1h 10m

$199

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

10:25-11:35

Nonstop1h 10m

Canberra

Sun 15/3

12:15-13:25

Nonstop1h 10m

$209

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

10:25-11:35

Nonstop1h 10m

Canberra

Wed 4/3

12:15-13:25

Nonstop1h 10m

$223

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

11:00-12:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Canberra

Sun 26/4

12:40-13:50

Nonstop1h 10m

$225

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

10:25-11:35

Nonstop1h 10m

Canberra

Mon 16/3

12:15-13:25

Nonstop1h 10m

$225

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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 Airport to Canberra

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Canberra. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra (average of $89). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Canberra in November is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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 7 February 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Canberra in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 7 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne Airport to Canberra by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
436 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

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
436 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
436 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

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
987 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
436 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

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
515 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
436 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Canberra. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Canberra (CBR) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra. You should not have trouble finding flights to Canberra from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 36 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Canberra airport from Melbourne. It is only a 6.4 km journey from Canberra (CBR) to Canberra’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Canberra in 1h 10m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. Melbourne Airport and Canberra are separated by a distance of 470 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Currently priced at $93, Jetstar will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Canberra and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $145 and $190, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Canberra for 68% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $72 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 $123 and $161, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Canberra?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne Airport to Canberra on time: Singapore Airlines (88%), United Airlines (85%), Air India (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra? While on average our users pay $258, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $94. The most popular route (Melbourne - Canberra), is priced around $189.

  • 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 Airport to Canberra?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra (average of $89). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Canberra in November is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Canberra

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 7 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$93Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$145Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$190Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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