Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Canberra from $55

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as $55 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MEL to CBR on Wed, Jul 8), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $127 departing on Thu, Jun 25 and returning on Mon, Jun 29.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra?

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

• How long does it take to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 1 hour 12 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR).

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

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra 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 Melbourne to Canberra?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 25 flight per week flying from Melbourne to Canberra. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Virgin Australia: S/M/T/W/T/-/- -- VA291 (22:01)

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

  To find best deals on flights from Melbourne to Canberra, 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, Jul 8, with one-way flights priced at just $55.
  · 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 Canberra travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

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

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

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Canberra on June 25, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at $117.

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

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

• Is there any time difference between Melbourne and Canberra?

  The time difference between Canberra and Melbourne is 0h.

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

  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.