Question 1

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

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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.

Question 2

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

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Canberra flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings 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.

Question 3

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Canberra

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The most flights from MEL to CBR are scheduled on a Wednesday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 6

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

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Canberra are American Airlines (94%), Etihad Airways (89%) and United Airlines (89%).

Question 7

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

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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.

Question 8

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

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Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 70% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 9

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

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To save up to 110% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 56 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 $181 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $217 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 10

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

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July can be a great time to fly to Canberra from Melbourne Airport with a flight ticket averaging about $180. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of July for as cheap as $66. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March.

Question 11

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CBR?

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Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 47% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Question 12

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

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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 38 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 4 airlines have flights to Canberra from Melbourne on a regular basis.

Question 13

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Canberra that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Canberra flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 14

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra.

Question 15

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Canberra?

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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.

Popular in	March
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$168
Good round-trip deal	$123 or less
Good one-way deal	$68 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$50	Average$156	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$124	Average$259	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$144	Average$315	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Rex	Cheapest$151	Average$247	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%

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