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 $168 round-trip. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Canberra flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Canberra

The most flights from MEL to CBR are scheduled on a Thursday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Canberra ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Canberra when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 (82%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Canberra?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Canberra are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 232% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

To save up to 81% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 60 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Melbourne Airport to Canberra from $192 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $226 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

February can be a great time to fly to Canberra from Melbourne Airport with a flight ticket averaging about $186. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $63. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March.

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 43 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Canberra from Melbourne on a regular basis.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra, you should look to book at least 90 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?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 58% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, 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.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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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 43 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 $168 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 (82%).
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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$106	Average$139	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$124	Average$238	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$168	Average$319	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

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