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

MEL — CBR
Aug 11 — Aug 181
Tue 8/11
Tue 8/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Canberra are usually found in August or July, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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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 July 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$204

Good one-way deal

$135 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Melbourne-Canberra flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to Canberra.
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to Canberra in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Canberra flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Canberra flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Canberra flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Canberra flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-Canberra flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra, you should look to book at least 63 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 month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra (average of $198). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Canberra in November is currently the most expensive (average of $267). 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 July 12, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 July 12, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar 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
463 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
463 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
463 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,061 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
463 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
553 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
463 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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?

    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 40 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 $81 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $160 and $218 round-trip. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $58 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $102 and $108, respectively.

  • 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 Qatar Airways (90%), Air India (86%) and Virgin Australia (84%).

  • 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra (average of $198). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Canberra in November is currently the most expensive (average of $267). 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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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 July 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$81Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$160Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$218Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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