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

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Canberra to Melbourne (CBR-MEL)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$64 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CBR to MEL on Wed, Jun 10), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$129 departing on Tue, Jun 9 and returning on Thu, Jun 11.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Canberra to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Virgin Australia Jetstar Airways Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Canberra to Melbourne?

  It takes about 1 hour 16 minutes to fly from Canberra to Melbourne.

• When is the best time to book flights from Canberra to Melbourne?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Canberra to Melbourne?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 50 flight per week flying from Canberra to Melbourne. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Virgin Australia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VA274 (15:15)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Canberra to Melbourne?

  To find best deals on flights from Canberra to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jun 10, with one-way flights priced at just US$64.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Canberra (CBR) to Melbourne (MEL) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Canberra to Melbourne is August, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Canberra to Melbourne on?

  After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Canberra to Melbourne on May 26, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$67.

• Which airports can I fly to for Melbourne from Canberra?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Canberra Airport to Melbourne Airport (CBR-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB) Melbourne Airport (MEL).

• Is there any time difference between Canberra and Melbourne?

  The time difference between Melbourne and Canberra is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Canberra to Melbourne?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.