Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Canberra Starting at $53

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Canberra

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Canberra. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$53

Jetstar
Jetstar
Direct flight
1h 5m
06/27/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Canberra departs on 06/27/2025, is operated by Jetstar and costs $53

Cheapest round trip flight

$202

Jetstar
Jetstar
Direct flight
2h 20m
06/04/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Melbourne to Canberra departs on 06/04/2025, is operated by Jetstar and costs $202

The fastest flight

1h 5m

Fastest flight from Melbourne to Canberra takes 1h 5m

Direct flights

Several times a week

There are direct flights on this route 2 days a week: Mo and Fr

Earliest flight

6:05 AM

Latest flight

9:10 PM

Direct flights count

164

Distance

469km

Timezone difference

0h

The distance between Melbourne and Canberra is 469km (291 miles). There are 164 direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra. Melbourne and Canberra are in the same time zone. Flights from Melbourne begin at 6:05 AM. The latest flight from Melbourne departs at 9:10 PM.

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Airfare from Melbourne to Canberra by month

We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Canberra

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Airlines operating on route

Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Melbourne — Canberra route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.

Jetstar
Jetstar

Starting at $61

Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia

Starting at $142

Direct Flights from Melbourne to Canberra

A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Melbourne to Canberra, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Canberra city image

Melbourne — Canberra

MEL — CBR

06/23/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Qantas

QF1280

Starting at $187

Canberra city image

Melbourne — Canberra

MEL — CBR

06/27/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Virgin Australia

VA291

Starting at $107

Schedule of direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Melbourne to Canberra:

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Melbourne airports overview

MEL
Tullamarine Airport
Jetstar
Airlines flying to this airport
$53
Starting at
$76
on average

Canberra airports overview

CBR
Canberra Airport
Jetstar
Airlines flying to this airport
$53
Starting at
$76
on average

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Canberra?

The cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Canberra according to data for the last 48 hours costs $53

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Melbourne — Canberra?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Melbourne to Canberra is 2 months before departure.

How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Canberra?

The fastest flights from Melbourne to Canberra start from 1 hour 5 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Melbourne to Canberra?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Melbourne — Canberra: Qantas, Virgin Australia

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Melbourne to Canberra

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

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