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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$165	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Mon, Jun 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Melbourne is currently $165
Cheapest one-way flight	$70	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Canberra to Melbourne is currently $70
Last-minute weekend getaway	$327	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Canberra to Melbourne is currently $327
Cheapest business class flights	$551	Virgin Australia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Canberra to Melbourne is currently $551

Fastest flight	1 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Canberra to Melbourne takes 1 hr 10 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 Canberra to Melbourne is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically October.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $170–270
October Most expensive	Typical prices: $240–425

Popular airlines from Canberra to Melbourne

Qantas

Nonstop

from $333

Typical price: $295–445

47 weekly nonstop flights

CBR - MEL Every day

256 weekly connecting flights

CBR - MEL Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $235

Typical price: $225–325

28 weekly nonstop flights

CBR - MEL Every day

224 weekly connecting flights

CBR - MEL Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $165

Typical price: $170–330

6 weekly nonstop flights

CBR - MEL Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

36 weekly connecting flights

CBR - AVV, MEL Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Canberra to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Canberra to Melbourne are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $170 to $270.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $165. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $70.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from Canberra to Melbourne is $333, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Canberra to Melbourne is $235, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Canberra to Melbourne is $165, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Melbourne starts at $165 from Thu, Jun 11 to Mon, Jun 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $70 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.

1 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Canberra to Melbourne.

Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Canberra to Melbourne.
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 Canberra to Melbourne 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 Canberra to Melbourne.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 47 nonstop flights and 256 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Canberra to Melbourne are:

Virgin Australia offers 28 nonstop flights and 224 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Jetstar offers 6 nonstop flights and 36 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $165. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $70.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from Canberra to Melbourne is $333, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Canberra to Melbourne is $235, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Canberra to Melbourne is $165, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.

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

There are 47 Qantas direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Virgin Australia direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Jetstar direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Canberra and Melbourne at price $327 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

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

There are 47 Qantas direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Virgin Australia direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Jetstar direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Canberra and Melbourne start at $165 from Thu, Jun 11 to Mon, Jun 15 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Canberra to Melbourne, 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 Canberra and Melbourne start at $551 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Canberra and Melbourne start at $165 from Thu, Jun 11 to Mon, Jun 15.

To book business class trips from Canberra to Melbourne, 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 Canberra and Melbourne starts at $327 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Canberra and Melbourne at price $327 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Canberra to Melbourne, 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.