Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra from £60
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CBR
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Canberra are usually found in May or January, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Canberra
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Canberra. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2026.
Tue 20/1011:00 -
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Deal found 13/9£102
Thu 5/1110:35 -
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Mon 9/1112:25 -
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Deal found 12/9£106
Fri 13/1110:35 -
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Sun 15/1112:25 -
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Deal found 12/9£120
Thu 29/1010:35 -
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Thu 5/1112:25 -
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Deal found 14/9£124
Thu 22/1011:00 -
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Sat 24/1012:40 -
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Deal found 16/9£129
Wed 28/1010:35 -
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Sun 15/1112:25 -
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Deal found 13/9£129
Tue 20/1011:00 -
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Fri 23/1012:40 -
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Deal found 15/9£135
Wed 14/1011:00 -
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Thu 15/1012:40 -
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Deal found 15/9£143
Thu 22/1011:00 -
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Sun 25/1012:25 -
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Deal found 16/9£144
Thu 15/1011:00 -
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Thu 22/1012:40 -
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Deal found 14/9£145
Sat 31/1010:35 -
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Sat 7/1112:25 -
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Deal found 16/9£152
Best flights from Melbourne to Canberra
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Canberra that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 September 2026.
Thu 29/1010:35 -
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Thu 5/1112:25 -
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Deal found 14/9£124
Wed 7/1012:30 -
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Wed 7/1018:50 -
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Deal found 12/9£185
Wed 28/1010:35 -
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Sun 15/1112:25 -
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Deal found 13/9£129
Tue 20/1011:00 -
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Thu 22/1012:40 -
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Deal found 15/9£135
Wed 21/1011:00 -
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Thu 22/1012:40 -
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Deal found 16/9£135
Tue 10/1117:05 -
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Fri 13/1106:35 -
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Deal found 16/9£193
Thu 15/1011:00 -
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Thu 22/1012:40 -
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Deal found 14/9£145
Wed 11/1117:05 -
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Sat 14/1106:35 -
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Deal found 14/9£193
Sun 27/1210:35 -
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Sun 3/112:25 -
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Deal found 12/9£152
Sat 24/1011:00 -
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Deal found 15/9£168
Sat 28/1110:35 -
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Mon 30/1112:25 -
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Deal found 16/9£180
Fri 16/1011:00 -
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Sun 18/1012:40 -
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Deal found 14/9£181
Direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Canberra based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 September 2026.
Tue 20/1011:00 -
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Tue 27/1012:25 -
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Deal found 13/9£102
Tue 23/210:35 -
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Wed 3/312:25 -
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Deal found 13/9£106
Thu 5/1110:35 -
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Mon 9/1112:25 -
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Deal found 12/9£106
Fri 13/1110:35 -
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Sun 15/1112:25 -
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Deal found 12/9£120
Thu 29/1010:35 -
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Thu 5/1112:25 -
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Deal found 14/9£124
Thu 22/1011:00 -
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Sat 24/1012:40 -
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Deal found 16/9£129
Wed 28/1010:35 -
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Sun 15/1112:25 -
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Deal found 13/9£129
Tue 20/1011:00 -
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Fri 23/1012:40 -
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Deal found 15/9£135
Wed 14/1011:00 -
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Thu 15/1012:40 -
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Deal found 15/9£143
Thu 22/1011:00 -
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Deal found 16/9£144
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Deal found 14/9£145
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Canberra
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Canberra. Data last updated 16 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 14/1011:00 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Thu 15/1012:40 -
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Deal found 15/9£143
Thu 15/1011:00 -
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Thu 22/1012:40 -
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Deal found 14/9£145
Thu 15/1011:00 -
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Sun 25/1012:25 -
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Deal found 13/9£153
Tue 20/1011:00 -
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Tue 27/1012:25 -
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Deal found 13/9£102
Tue 20/1011:00 -
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Thu 22/1012:40 -
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Deal found 15/9£135
Thu 22/1011:00 -
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Sat 24/1012:40 -
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Deal found 16/9£129
Thu 22/1011:00 -
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Sun 25/1012:25 -
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Deal found 16/9£144
Wed 28/1010:35 -
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Sun 15/1112:25 -
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Deal found 13/9£129
Wed 28/1010:35 -
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Fri 30/1012:25 -
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Deal found 15/9£156
Thu 29/1010:35 -
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Thu 5/1112:25 -
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Deal found 14/9£124
Sat 31/1010:35 -
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Sat 7/1112:25 -
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Deal found 16/9£152
One-way flights from Melbourne to Canberra
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Canberra. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 September 2026.
Thu 15/1011:00 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 13/9£60
Wed 14/1011:00 -
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Deal found 13/9£61
Fri 25/1210:35 -
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Deal found 13/9£84
Wed 23/911:00 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 13/9£85
Sun 1/1108:50 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 16/9£88
Sat 26/912:10 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 13/9£88
Mon 26/1021:55 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 14/9£106
Tue 22/911:00 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 16/9£107
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Deal found 14/9£141
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Deal found 15/9£151
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 16 September 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Canberra that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 16 September 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra that are best for you.
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MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra
MELCBR
Melbourne
Wed 14/10
11:00-12:05
Nonstop1h 05m
Canberra
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£61
MelbourneCanberra
MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra
MELCBR
Melbourne
Wed 23/12
10:35-11:40
Nonstop1h 05m
Canberra
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£69
MelbourneCanberra
MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra
MELCBR
Melbourne
Fri 25/12
10:35-11:40
Nonstop1h 05m
Canberra
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£84
MelbourneCanberra
MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra
MELCBR
Melbourne
Sun 20/12
10:35-11:40
Nonstop1h 05m
Canberra
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£85
MelbourneCanberra
MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra
MELCBR
Melbourne
Wed 30/9
11:00-12:05
Nonstop1h 05m
Canberra
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£85
MelbourneCanberra
MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra
MELCBR
Melbourne
Tue 10/11
17:05-18:15
Nonstop1h 10m
Canberra
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£88
MelbourneCanberra
MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra
MELCBR
Melbourne
Sun 1/11
08:50-10:00
Nonstop1h 10m
Canberra
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£88
MelbourneCanberra
MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra
MELCBR
Melbourne
Wed 11/11
17:05-18:15
Nonstop1h 10m
Canberra
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£88
MelbourneCanberra
MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra
MELCBR
Melbourne
Sat 26/9
12:10-13:15
Nonstop1h 05m
Canberra
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£88
MelbourneCanberra
MEL Melbourne - CBR Canberra
MELCBR
Melbourne
Sun 3/1
21:55-23:05
Nonstop1h 10m
Canberra
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£97
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra?
Booking 79 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra (average of £155). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Canberra in November is currently the most expensive (average of £199). 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 16 September 2026.
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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to Canberra flights typically cost between £127 and £201 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £102 on Jetstar (20 Oct–27 Oct).
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 16 September 2026.
The most flights from MEL to CBR are scheduled on a Tuesday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Canberra delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Canberra have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Canberra flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Friday 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, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.
Related info for your journey
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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 42 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra?
A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra can take about 1h 05m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £120. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Canberra is about 292 mi. Most flights are nonstop.
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 £54. 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 American Airlines (91%), LATAM Airlines (90%) or Finnair (88%) 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra (average of £155). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Canberra in November is currently the most expensive (average of £199). 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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