Cheap flights to Canberra

Compare recent fares, direct-flight schedules and destination airports
CBR

Canberra at a glance

Key facts about the city and the routes found in recent fare data.

Country

Australia

City IATA code

CBR

Airports in fare data

1

Population

381,488

Time zone

Australia/Canberra

Cities with direct flights

5

Airlines in fare data

38

Cheapest air tickets to Canberra

Compare up to ten of the lowest recent fares to Canberra, for domestic and international routes.

Prices are based on searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours and are not a public offer.

Direct flights airfares to Canberra

Current data shows direct routes to Canberra from 5 cities: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Coolangatta (Gold Coast), and Denpasar (Bali). A complete timetable is available for 1 of 5 routes; observed offer dates are shown for the others.

Flight days and minimum fares are enriched with cached route data when available. Otherwise, we show the currently observed offers.

The only airline operating direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra is Virgin Australia. Flights operate every day.

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

Melbourne — Canberra

Flights every day

from $87

Flight prices to Canberra by month

Compare cached monthly fares to Canberra for 5 departure cities over the next year. Routes without saved price data are not shown.

The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Melbourne to Canberra. Open the route page for full flight details.

February 2027
Lowest price
on average:
$78
November 2026
Highest price
on average:
$106
  • Avg Price
Price dynamics

Good news for anyone planning a flight from Melbourne to Canberra: prices are steadily declining. From November 2026 to March 2027, tickets dropped by 25%, and the trend continues.

Cheaper and more expensive periods

The most notable drop occurred from November 2026 to March 2027 — down 25%. The best period is February 2027–March 2027 (averaging $79), while the most expensive is November 2026–February 2027 ($92).

Best time to buy

Since prices are falling, there's no rush to buy. The most cost-effective travel period is February 2027–March 2027: savings compared to expensive months can reach up to 14%.

Price predictability

Monthly price variation is 14.5%. Choosing the right departure date can lead to significant savings on this route.

Canberra airports

Airports in Canberra provide convenient connections to other regions and countries. Below you can find details about their location, facilities, and transport options to choose the best airport for arriving in or departing from Canberra.

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Cities near Canberra

Nearby cities with airports can help you compare alternative routes or plan a combined trip.

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Adelaide

ADL

View of Brisbane

Brisbane

BNE

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Christchurch

CHC

View of Cairns

Cairns

CNS

View of Launceston

Launceston

LST

View of Newcastle

Newcastle

NTL

View of Townsville

Townsville

TSV

View of Toowoomba

Toowoomba

TWB

View of Wollongong

Wollongong

WOL

Frequently asked questions about Canberra

Concise answers based on city details and fares found in recent searches.

The lowest recent price in our data is $77. The live price may change when you search.

Recent fare data contains 1 destination airport codes for Canberra. The airport section above has detailed information.

Recent offers include direct flights from 5 cities operated by 2 airlines. Availability depends on the date.

They come from searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours. Treat them as a guide: the final price is confirmed by a new search.