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Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR)

MEL — CBR
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Canberra are usually found in February or May, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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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 August 14, 2025.

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March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$189

Good round-trip deal

$236 or less

Good one-way deal

$107 or less
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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 round-trip flight from Melbourne to Canberra. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra, you should look to book at least 55 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 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 August 14, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 54% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport 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 August 14, 2025.

The most flights from MEL to CBR are scheduled on a Thursday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

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 August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar from Melbourne Airport to Canberra. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
463 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Melbourne to Canberra, you will be flying into Canberra. Canberra (CBR) is just 4.0 mi from the center of the city. Canberra is the only Canberra airport and it handles 39 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Canberra from Melbourne on a regular basis.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Canberra is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $106 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $124 and $144 round-trip. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Canberra are American Airlines (100%), Jetstar (87%) and Cathay Pacific (86%).

  • 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 vacation 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Canberra

Discover the top 3 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$106Average$136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$124Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$144Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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