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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Canberra to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $219 and $421 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $191 on Multiple Airlines (19 Mar-21 Mar).

Question 1

How often are flights from Canberra to Melbourne delayed?

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About 10% of weekly flights between Canberra and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 88 minutes. Find deals

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week. Find deals

Question 5

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Canberra to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $219 and $421 in March.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $191 on Multiple Airlines (19 Mar-21 Mar).

Question 6

How long is the flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport?

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

Question 7

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

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Currently priced at $99, Jetstar will fly you from Canberra to Melbourne Airport 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 $146 and $187, respectively. Jetstar is priced at 66% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $71. Virgin Australia flights start at $118 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $173 one-way.

Question 9

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

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Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 10

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (average of $105). Flying from Canberra to Melbourne Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $148). 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 11

What is the cheapest day to fly from Canberra to Melbourne Airport?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Canberra to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Canberra to Melbourne Airport

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The most flights from CBR to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (49 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

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

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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 8.0 C).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport?

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While on average a flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport is generally $1,533, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $105. When looking at the most popular route, (Canberra - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $191 for that flight.

Question 16

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

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Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from Canberra, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Oman Air (95%), RwandAir (95%), Finnair( 95%).

Question 17

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

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The most popular airlines flying from Canberra to Melbourne Airport are Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 18

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

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Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Question 19

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

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For a flight from Canberra to Melbourne, you will be flying from Canberra. Canberra (CBR) is just 6.4 km from the centre of the city. Canberra is the only Canberra airport and it handles 43 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 4 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Canberra on a regular basis.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne?

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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 Canberra to Melbourne.

Question 22

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canberra to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Canberra to Melbourne 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.

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

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Canberra to Melbourne for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

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

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Melbourne from Canberra? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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

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Round-trip from	$191
One-way from	$99
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$305
Good round-trip deal	$333 or less
Good one-way deal	$170 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$99	Average$224	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$146	Average$320	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$187	Average$382	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Pelican Airlines	Cheapest$209	Average$230	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Pelican Airlines flights

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