Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Canberra (MEL - CBR)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Canberra and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$136	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Canberra is currently $136
Cheapest one-way flight	$68	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Canberra is currently $68
Last-minute weekend getaway	$226	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Canberra is currently $226
Cheapest business class flights	$541	Virgin Australia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 14 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Canberra is currently $541

Fastest flight	1 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Canberra takes 1 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Canberra is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically October.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $115–225
October Most expensive	Typical prices: $175–270

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Canberra

Qantas

Nonstop

from $327

Typical price: $280–410

54 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - CBR Every day

292 weekly connecting flights

MEL - CBR Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $231

Typical price: $220–310

27 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - CBR Every day

262 weekly connecting flights

MEL - CBR Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $136

Typical price: $170–310

7 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - CBR Every day

50 weekly connecting flights

AVV, MEL - CBR Every day

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Popular airports near Canberra

Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 13 min 4 mi
Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 2 hr 51 min 148 mi
Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA)

Wagga Wagga Australia 2 hr 42 min 94 mi
Moruya Airport (MYA)

Moruya Australia 2 hr 17 min 71 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Canberra

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Canberra are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $115 to $225.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Canberra recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $136. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $68.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Canberra is $327, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Canberra is $231, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Canberra is $136, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Canberra starts at $136 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $68 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.

1 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Canberra.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Canberra.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Melbourne to Canberra really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Melbourne to Canberra.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 54 nonstop flights and 292 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra Airport (CBR) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Canberra are:

Virgin Australia offers 27 nonstop flights and 262 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra Airport (CBR) .
Jetstar offers 7 nonstop flights and 50 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra Airport (CBR) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Melbourne and Canberra.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Canberra recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $136. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $68.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Canberra is $327, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Canberra is $231, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Canberra is $136, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.

Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qatar Airways fly direct from Melbourne to Canberra.

There are 54 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Canberra at price $226 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qatar Airways fly direct from Melbourne to Canberra.

There are 54 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Melbourne and Canberra start at $136 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Canberra, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Canberra start at $541 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Canberra start at $136 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Canberra, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Melbourne and Canberra starts at $226 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Canberra at price $226 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Canberra, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.