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Cheap flights from Canberra to Melbourne from $137

CBR — MEL
8 Dec — 15 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Canberra to Melbourne are usually found in January or August, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Canberra to Melbourne

Mon 14/1212:25 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Tue 15/1210:35 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 6/11$215
Wed 2/1212:25 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Wed 9/1210:35 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 4/11$220
Wed 2/1215:35 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Wed 9/1210:35 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 3/11$224
Tue 1/1215:35 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Tue 8/1210:35 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 3/11$226
Thu 17/1212:25 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Sun 20/1208:50 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 4/11$227
Thu 17/1208:10 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Fri 18/1212:30 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 4/11$230
Mon 14/1212:25 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Fri 18/1210:35 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 5/11$233
Thu 17/1212:25 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Sun 20/1210:35 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 3/11$243
Tue 1/1212:25 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Wed 2/1210:35 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 4/11$245
Thu 17/1215:20 -
1 stop7h 55m
Sun 20/1206:00 -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 3/11$509
Mon 7/1218:30 -
1 stop4h 45m
Thu 7/114:50 -
1 stop6h 45m
Deal found 3/11$542
Tue 1/1209:35 -
1 stop4h 30m
Tue 8/1211:40 -
1 stop5h 15m
Deal found 3/11$566

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Round-trip from

$215

One-way from

$137

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$380
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/12-15/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Canberra to Melbourne
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 17/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 15m total
  • Canberra to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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CanberraMelbourne

CBR Canberra - MEL Melbourne

CBRMEL

Canberra

Sun 6/12

12:25-13:35

Nonstop1h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$143

CanberraMelbourne

CBR Canberra - MEL Melbourne

CBRMEL

Canberra

Thu 31/12

12:25-13:35

Nonstop1h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$143

CanberraMelbourne

CBR Canberra - MEL Melbourne

CBRMEL

Canberra

Thu 3/12

06:35-07:50

Nonstop1h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

CanberraMelbourne

CBR Canberra - MEL Melbourne

CBRMEL

Canberra

Mon 7/12

06:35-07:50

Nonstop1h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$178

CanberraMelbourne

CBR Canberra - MEL Melbourne

CBRMEL

Canberra

Wed 25/11

12:25-13:35

Nonstop1h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

CanberraMelbourne

CBR Canberra - MEL Melbourne

CBRMEL

Canberra

Sat 26/12

12:25-13:35

Nonstop1h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$204

CanberraMelbourne

CBR Canberra - MEL Melbourne

CBRMEL

Canberra

Sun 15/11

18:55-20:10

Nonstop1h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$208

CanberraMelbourne

CBR Canberra - MEL Melbourne

CBRMEL

Canberra

Thu 28/1

12:25-13:35

Nonstop1h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 2/2

10:35-11:40

Nonstop1h 05m

$220

CanberraMelbourne

CBR Canberra - MEL Melbourne

CBRMEL

Canberra

Tue 23/2

12:25-13:35

Nonstop1h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 4/3

10:35-11:40

Nonstop1h 05m

$234

CanberraMelbourne

CBR Canberra - MEL Melbourne

CBRMEL

Canberra

Mon 14/12

12:25-13:35

Nonstop1h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 18/12

10:35-11:40

Nonstop1h 05m

$236

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Best time to book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne (average of $288). Flying from Canberra to Melbourne 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 CBR to MEL?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 47% on flights from Canberra to Melbourne by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Canberra to Melbourne

The most flights from CBR to ME1 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 (20 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Canberra to Melbourne flights typically cost between $250 and $400 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $215 on Jetstar (14 Dec–15 Dec).

How often are flights from Canberra to Melbourne delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Canberra and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 85 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

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 Canberra to Melbourne flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Canberra to Melbourne is 85 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 day to fly from Canberra to Melbourne?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Canberra to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Canberra to Melbourne 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
483 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

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
483 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
483 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

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
1,123 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

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
578 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

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

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

    Most people fly from Canberra (CBR) if they book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne. On average, Canberra has 34 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 3 airlines. Canberra is conveniently located just 6.4 km from Canberra’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Canberra to Melbourne?

    Jetstar can get you from Canberra to Melbourne in just under 1h 10m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from Canberra to Melbourne is about 470 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Currently priced at $112, Jetstar will fly you from Canberra to Melbourne 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 $161 and $228, respectively. Jetstar is priced at 67% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $90 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $144 and Qantas Airways from $173 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Canberra to Melbourne are China Southern (85%), LATAM Airlines (85%) and Finnair (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Canberra to Melbourne?

    While on average a flight from Canberra to Melbourne is generally $1,040, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $127. When looking at the most popular route, (Canberra - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $205 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne (average of $288). Flying from Canberra to Melbourne 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.

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JetstarCheapest$112Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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