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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra from $117

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 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CBR
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Canberra are usually found in July or June, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$171

One-way from

$117

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$325

Good round-trip deal

$201 or less

Good one-way deal

$162 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 3/5-6/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Canberra
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 21/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Canberra
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 27 March 2025.

Sat 3/511:00MEL - CBR
Nonstop1h 05mJetstar
Tue 6/512:40CBR - MEL
Nonstop1h 10mJetstar
Deal found 27/3$171
Sat 31/512:30MEL - CBR
Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/612:40CBR - MEL
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$200
Sat 17/508:45MEL - CBR
Nonstop1h 05mVirgin Australia
Mon 19/507:15CBR - MEL
Nonstop1h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/3$205
Fri 18/420:40MEL - CBR
Nonstop1h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 21/406:05CBR - MEL
Nonstop1h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/3$296

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 27 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Canberra

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Sat 3/5

11:00-12:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Canberra

Tue 6/5

12:40-13:50

Nonstop1h 10m

$171

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

12:30-13:35

Nonstop1h 05m

Canberra

Tue 3/6

12:40-13:50

Nonstop1h 10m

$200

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

08:45-09:50

Nonstop1h 05m

Canberra

Mon 19/5

07:15-08:30

Nonstop1h 15m

$205

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Fri 18/4

20:40-21:50

Nonstop1h 10m

Canberra

Mon 21/4

06:05-07:20

Nonstop1h 15m

$296

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

12:30-13:35

Nonstop1h 05m

$119

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Fri 18/4

18:55-20:05

Nonstop1h 10m

$149

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Wed 23/4

11:00-12:05

Nonstop1h 05m

$155

MelbourneCanberra

MEL - CBR

MELCBR

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

08:15-14:35

1 stop6h 20m

$189

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/3

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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 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra is 70 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra (average of $169). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Canberra in September is currently the most expensive (average of $265). 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 27 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Canberra in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Canberra. Price data was last updated on 23 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Canberra flight should consider departing on Monday 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.

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 27 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Melbourne to Canberra have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
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Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
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Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

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 22 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 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.

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

    Currently priced at $171, 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 $205 and $296, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Canberra for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $117 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Virgin Australia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Jetstar and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $130 and $149, 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: United Airlines (96%), Air India (95%), Qatar Airways (93%).

  • 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 $254, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $111. The most popular route (Melbourne - Canberra), is priced around $160.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra (average of $169). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Canberra in September is currently the most expensive (average of $265). 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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Discover the top 4 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 27 March 2025.
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JetstarCheapest$102Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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RexCheapest$131Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$158Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$194Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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