Are there direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne?

Yes, direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne are commonly available. Historically, approximately 63.5% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving a stopover, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. This indicates a strong prevalence of non-stop options for travelers.

How many hours is the flight from Canberra to Melbourne?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Canberra to Melbourne is 1 hour and 20 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 5 hours and 35 minutes. The distance between the two cities is approximately 470 kilometers. Travelers can expect a relatively short journey when opting for a direct service.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Canberra to Melbourne?

Historically, good prices on flights from Canberra to Melbourne have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent deal availability across the trailing quarter. Travelers can often find favorable fares when planning their trips between these two cities. This suggests that diligent searching can yield good value.

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Canberra to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Canberra to Melbourne

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Canberra to Melbourne, April stands out as the most economical month, with a median fare of just $252. Other favorable months for travel include March, where the median fare is $309, and October, with a median fare of $310. Planning your trip around these months can lead to more affordable travel options.

Right now, fares for flights from Canberra to Melbourne typically range from $273 to $450, with a median price of $321. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When flying from Canberra to Melbourne, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop. Approximately 63.5% of recent fares are for direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Canberra to Melbourne takes approximately 1h 15m. This median duration includes both direct and connecting itineraries. For non-stop flights, the typical flight time is also 1h 15m. If your itinerary involves a connection, the median journey time extends to 6h 20m.

The flight route from Canberra to Melbourne covers a distance of 470 kilometers. This classifies the journey as a short-haul flight, indicating a relatively brief travel duration between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Canberra to Melbourne

Regular price: A$175 - A$345

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Canberra to Melbourne is AUD175 to AUD345. The current lowest deal is AUD190 with Jetstar for travel from Nov 17-Nov 18.

now A$190

Low A$175

High A$345

The cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Melbourne is January, with a median price of $136. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $425. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$136

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$425

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Canberra to Melbourne

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$216

A$242

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$221

A$242

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$221

A$226

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$221

A$242

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$218

A$191

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$174

A$196

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Canberra to Melbourne

1 night

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A$254 → A$199

22%

1 night

Dec 15 - Dec 16

A$257 → A$212

18%

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

A$255 → A$216

15%

5 nights

Jan 30 - Feb 4

A$238 → A$203

15%

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Canberra - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Canberra to Melbourne are above the typical level at $321.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Melbourne, with a median price of $252.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 15m

The typical direct flight from Canberra to Melbourne takes 1h 15m, while connecting flights average 6h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

63.5% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 63.5% of flights from Canberra to Melbourne are direct, with Jetstar offering direct routes.

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Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar offers direct flights on the Canberra to Melbourne route, with recent deals available.

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Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Canberra to Melbourne are frequent, with recent deals available for $190.

Canberra main airports to depart from

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Melbourne.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$197

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary arrival option for flights from Canberra to Melbourne.

📍 ~19 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$191

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport can be a useful alternative for regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by V/Line regional rail and Calder Freeway)

💸 Flights from ~A$756

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Canberra to Melbourne is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $375. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a higher average price of $581. Even booking 60+ days out shows a slightly higher average price of $376 compared to the best window. Planning within this 28-59 day timeframe can help secure more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Canberra to Melbourne is considered to be $273 or less. The median price for this route was $321. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $450 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices around or below the $273 threshold.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month for flights from Canberra to Melbourne, with a median price of $252. March and October also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $309 and $310 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $321. While October was also identified as a more expensive month, this suggests price fluctuations within that period.

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Canberra to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Canberra to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Canberra to Melbourne

Regular price: A$175 - A$345

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Canberra to Melbourne is AUD175 to AUD345. The current lowest deal is AUD190 with Jetstar for travel from Nov 17-Nov 18.

now A$190

Low A$175

High A$345

The cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Melbourne

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$136

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$425

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Canberra to Melbourne

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$216

A$242

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$221

A$242

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$221

A$226

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$221

A$242

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$218

A$191

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$174

A$196

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Canberra to Melbourne

1 night

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A$254 → A$199

22%

1 night

Dec 15 - Dec 16

A$257 → A$212

18%

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

A$255 → A$216

15%

5 nights

Jan 30 - Feb 4

A$238 → A$203

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Canberra to Melbourne

Canberra - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Canberra to Melbourne are above the typical level at $321.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Melbourne, with a median price of $252.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 15m

The typical direct flight from Canberra to Melbourne takes 1h 15m, while connecting flights average 6h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

63.5% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 63.5% of flights from Canberra to Melbourne are direct, with Jetstar offering direct routes.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar offers direct flights on the Canberra to Melbourne route, with recent deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Canberra to Melbourne are frequent, with recent deals available for $190.

Canberra main airports to depart from

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Melbourne.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$197

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary arrival option for flights from Canberra to Melbourne.

📍 ~19 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$191

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport can be a useful alternative for regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

Melbourne, Australia

41% AI deal score

$588

$549

Save $39

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Cheap Flights from Canberra to Melbourne

Today’s best flight deals from Canberra to Melbourne

Canberra to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Canberra to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Canberra to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Melbourne

Direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from Canberra to Melbourne

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Canberra to Melbourne

Popular Airports to fly from Canberra to Melbourne

Canberra - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 1h 15m

63.5% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Canberra main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

Apr 07

Apr 06

Apr 07

Apr 05

Apr 06

Apr 05

Apr 05

Mar 31

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

How far in advance should I book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne?

How much should a flight from Canberra to Melbourne cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Canberra to Melbourne?

Are there direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne?

How many hours is the flight from Canberra to Melbourne?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Canberra to Melbourne?

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More routes from Canberra

Flights to Melbourne from other cities

Canberra to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Canberra to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Canberra to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Melbourne

Direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from Canberra to Melbourne

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Canberra to Melbourne

Popular Airports to fly from Canberra to Melbourne

Canberra - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 1h 15m

63.5% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Canberra main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

Apr 07

Apr 06

Apr 07

Apr 05

Apr 06

Apr 05

Apr 05

Mar 31

Mar 31

Mar 31

Mar 31

Mar 31

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

How far in advance should I book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne?

How much should a flight from Canberra to Melbourne cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Canberra to Melbourne?