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

CBR — MEL
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Canberra to Melbourne are usually found in May or January, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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 September 11, 2025.

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May

Average price

$187

Good round-trip deal

$213 or less

Good one-way deal

$99 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Canberra to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Canberra to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 September 11, 2025.

When flying from Canberra to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 81% versus a flight 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 round-trip from Canberra to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

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

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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, and Jetstar from Canberra to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

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

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

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

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

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

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

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.

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?

    If you book a flight to Melbourne from Canberra, you will be flying from Canberra, which is the city’s only airport. Canberra (CBR) is located 4.0 mi from the center of Canberra. There are 46 flights from Canberra to Melbourne per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    Jetstar, at $91, was found to be the cheapest airline from Canberra to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Jetstar is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Canberra to Melbourne Airport on time: LATAM Airlines (85%), Virgin Australia (83%), Cathay Pacific (82%).

  • 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 vacation 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Canberra to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 Canberra to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Canberra to Melbourne. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$91Average$141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$140Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$174Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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