Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Canberra are usually found in February or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Canberra
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR). 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 23 December 2025.
Popular in
November
Cheapest in
February
Average price
£177
Good round-trip deal
£282 or less
Good one-way deal
£83 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£26 potential increase over avg. return price).
Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Canberra. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.
Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra (average of £46). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Canberra in November is currently the most expensive (average of £82). 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 MEL to CBR?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Canberra. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Canberra
Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Canberra. 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 23 December 2025.
The most flights from MEL to CBR are scheduled on a Friday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Canberra delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Canberra have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Canberra 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?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Canberra flights?
Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Canberra from Melbourne?
Located just 4.0 mi from the city center, Canberra is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Canberra from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Canberra (CBR) should be relatively easy as there are 34 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 0 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Canberra one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £31. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Canberra for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Canberra?
Consider LATAM Airlines (95%), Malaysia Airlines (90%) or United Airlines (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Canberra.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Canberra that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Canberra flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Canberra?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Canberra 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 Melbourne Airport to Canberra?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra (average of £46). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Canberra in November is currently the most expensive (average of £82). 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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