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Cheap flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport from $97

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — MEL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

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

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Canberra (CBR) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$167

One-way from

$97

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$290
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 3/3-10/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Canberra to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 10m total
  • Canberra to Melbourne
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High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Canberra to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canberra to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Mon 3/312:35CBR - MEL
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/306:25MEL - CBR
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$167
Wed 19/212:35CBR - MEL
Nonstop1h 10mJetstar
Tue 25/210:50MEL - CBR
Nonstop1h 10mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$169
Mon 3/306:35CBR - MEL
Nonstop1h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 7/312:50MEL - CBR
Nonstop1h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/1$179
Thu 27/220:30CBR - MEL
Nonstop1h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 3/306:00MEL - CBR
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1$399

Find flights from Canberra to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Canberra to Melbourne 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 17 January 2025.

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CanberraMelbourne

CBR - MEL

CBRMEL

Canberra

Mon 3/3

12:35-13:45

Nonstop1h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

06:25-07:35

Nonstop1h 10m

$167

CanberraMelbourne

CBR - MEL

CBRMEL

Canberra

Wed 19/2

12:35-13:45

Nonstop1h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 25/2

10:50-12:00

Nonstop1h 10m

$169

CanberraMelbourne

CBR - MEL

CBRMEL

Canberra

Mon 3/3

06:35-07:50

Nonstop1h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

12:50-14:00

Nonstop1h 10m

$179

CanberraMelbourne

CBR - MEL

CBRMEL

Canberra

Thu 27/2

20:30-21:45

Nonstop1h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$399

CanberraMelbourne

CBR - MEL

CBRMEL

Canberra

Sat 15/2

12:35-13:45

Nonstop1h 10m

$97

CanberraMelbourne

CBR - MEL

CBRMEL

Canberra

Fri 28/2

06:35-07:50

Nonstop1h 15m

$105

CanberraMelbourne

CBR - MEL

CBRMEL

Canberra

Mon 3/2

10:40-23:00

1 stop12h 20m

$192

CanberraMelbourne

CBR - MEL

CBRMEL

Canberra

Tue 25/2

08:50-10:05

Nonstop1h 15m

$200

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Deals found on 17/1

Best time to book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Canberra with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Canberra to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Canberra to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

Booking 77 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.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Canberra to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Canberra to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Canberra to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Canberra to Melbourne. 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from CBR to MEL are scheduled on a Wednesday (43 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 Melbourne by month

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

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.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Canberra to Melbourne. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
434 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
467 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Canberra to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Canberra to Melbourne?

    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 30 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 4 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Canberra on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $169, 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 $179 and $399, respectively. Jetstar is priced at 41% 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 Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $97. Virgin Australia flights start at $105 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $200 one-way.

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

    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: American Airlines (100%), China Eastern (89%), Etihad Airways( 81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport?

    While on average a flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport is generally $1,945, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $89. When looking at the most popular route, (Canberra - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $161 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 Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Canberra to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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$107Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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RexCheapest$142Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$165Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$201Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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