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Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra (MEL - CBR)

MEL — CBR
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights users flying from Melbourne to Canberra on Virgin Australia typically fly into Canberra and depart from Melbourne. Select your dates above for pricing.

Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Canberra in 2025

Find detailed information about Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Canberra. Explore the options provided by Virgin Australia to plan your journey from Melbourne to Canberra. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

One-way from

$144

Return from

$300

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price (all airlines)

$329
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 28/7
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Canberra
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 28/7-1/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Canberra
Highest demand for flights from Melbourne to Canberra; 8% potential price increase.
Best time to find cheap flights from Melbourne to Canberra; 1% potential price drop.
Average price for all Melbourne to Canberra flights (one-way and round-trip).
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Cheapest Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Canberra
Explore the most affordable Virgin Australia flight options available from Melbourne to Canberra. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Sat 10/517:05MEL - CBR
Nonstop1h 05mVirgin Australia
Mon 12/518:50CBR - MEL
Nonstop1h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/4$333

Travel insights for Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Canberra

Get recent, data-driven insights about Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Canberra including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Canberra. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking with Virgin Australia 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra in June, with an average price of $125. Conversely, traveling with Virgin Australia from Melbourne Airport to Canberra in April will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $165. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

Weekly Virgin Australia flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Canberra

The most Virgin Australia flights from MEL to CBR are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer Virgin Australia flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Canberra by month

Plan your trip to Canberra by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Canberra by month

Plan your trip to Canberra by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra

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