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

CBR — MEL
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Canberra to Melbourne are usually found in August or May, 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 July 30, 2025.

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Average price

$184

Good round-trip deal

$208 or less

Good one-way deal

$106 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 July 25, 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 July 30, 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 80% versus a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Canberra to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Canberra to Melbourne. 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 July 30, 2025.

The most flights from CBR to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

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  • 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 41 flights from Canberra to Melbourne per day from 3 different airlines.

  • 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: Etihad Airways (92%), United Airlines (91%), Qatar Airways (86%).

  • 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$91Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$135Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$140Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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