Cheap flights from Canberra (CBR) to Melbourne (MEL)
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Canberra to Melbourne are usually found in May or January, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday 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 October 28, 2025.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
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Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $222 |
Good round-trip deal | $221 or less |
Good one-way deal | $169 or less |
Compare providers for flights from Canberra to Melbourne
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 Canberra to Melbourne in October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Canberra-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Canberra-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Canberra-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Canberra-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Canberra-Melbourne Airport 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 Canberra to Melbourne
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Canberra with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
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?
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (average of $62). Flying from Canberra to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $104). 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?
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.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Canberra to Melbourne Airport?
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Canberra to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Canberra to Melbourne delayed?
About 13% of weekly flights between Canberra and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Canberra to Melbourne flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Canberra to Melbourne flights?
Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.
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 October 28, 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.
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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 October 28, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$91 | Average$141 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$160 | Average$231 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time80% | |
| Cheapest$190 | Average$294 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% |