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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Canberra from $105

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CBR
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Canberra are usually found in July or June, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Canberra

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$214

One-way from

$105

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$333
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/1-21/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Canberra
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Canberra
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High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
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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 19 December 2024.

Wed 25/1210:50MEL - CBR
Nonstop1h 10mJetstar
Sun 29/1212:35CBR - MEL
Nonstop1h 10mJetstar
Deal found 18/12$268
Fri 27/1221:35MEL - CBR
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/1212:35CBR - MEL
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$343
Sat 21/1217:00MEL - CBR
Nonstop1h 10mVirgin Australia
Wed 25/1206:35CBR - MEL
Nonstop1h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/12$387
Wed 25/1206:00AVV - CBR
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/1219:05CBR - AVV
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$703
Wed 25/1206:00MEL - CBR
1 stop3h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 29/1218:10CBR - MEL
1 stop5h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/12$756
Sun 29/1206:00AVV - CBR
2 stops11h 00mJetstar
Tue 31/1215:30CBR - AVV
2 stops16h 05mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$1,359

Find flights from Melbourne to Canberra within your budget

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 19 December 2024.

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MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Fri 17/1

10:50-12:00

Nonstop1h 10m

Canberra

Tue 21/1

08:55-10:05

Nonstop1h 10m

$213

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Sat 1/3

10:50-12:00

Nonstop1h 10m

Canberra

Sun 2/3

14:45-16:00

Nonstop1h 15m

$218

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

21:35-22:45

Nonstop1h 10m

Canberra

Fri 21/2

18:50-20:05

Nonstop1h 15m

$297

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Thu 26/12

08:20-09:25

Nonstop1h 05m

Canberra

Thu 26/12

18:15-19:30

Nonstop1h 15m

$433

MelbourneCanberra

AVV - CBR

AVVCBR

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 30/1

06:00-10:50

1 stop4h 50m

Canberra

Fri 31/1

10:40-16:25

1 stop5h 45m

$546

MelbourneCanberra

AVV - CBR

AVVCBR

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 30/1

06:00-17:00

2 stops11h 00m

Canberra

Fri 31/1

15:30-07:35

2 stops16h 05m

$640

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Sun 16/2

08:50-10:00

Nonstop1h 10m

$114

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Fri 10/1

10:50-12:00

Nonstop1h 10m

$116

MelbourneCanberra

AVV - CBR

AVVCBR

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 15/2

17:00-14:50

1 stop21h 50m

$187

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Sun 16/2

08:00-14:50

2 stops6h 50m

$230

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Canberra

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 13 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Canberra, you should look to book at least 77 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.

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 $169). Flying from Melbourne to Canberra in October is currently the most expensive (average of $257). 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 19 December 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Canberra at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 61% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Canberra. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Canberra

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Canberra. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

The most flights from ME1 to CBR are scheduled on a Monday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 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).

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 19 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Melbourne to Canberra by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
839 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
484 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

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), located 6.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Canberra. 4 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 31 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • 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 $214. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $319 and $757, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $105 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 $114 and $271, 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 Jetstar(90%), Virgin Australia(76%) or Singapore Airlines(76%), 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 $271, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $96. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Canberra), you can expect to pay $165 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 $169). Flying from Melbourne to Canberra in October is currently the most expensive (average of $257). 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$99Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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