Are there direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne?

Yes, direct flights are available from Canberra to Melbourne. Historically, direct flights have accounted for 46.5% of all observed flights on this route. For flights that include a stopover, the median number of stopovers is one. This information is based on data collected over a 90-day period.

How many hours is the flight from Canberra to Melbourne?

The typical direct flight from Canberra to Melbourne has a median duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 5 hours and 35 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 470 kilometers.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Canberra to Melbourne have been frequent. This assessment is based on pricing trends observed over a 30-day period. Travelers can often find favorable deals for this route.

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Canberra to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Canberra to Melbourne

For those seeking cheap flights from Canberra to Melbourne, October stands out as the most economical month, with a median fare of just $84. November also offers attractive pricing, with a median fare of $93, followed by December at $117. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

Fares for flights from Canberra to Melbourne typically range from $226–$502, with a median price of $338. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging.

When considering direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne, 46.5% of recent itineraries are non-stop, meaning a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering regular opportunities to find flights.

A typical journey from Canberra to Melbourne takes about 1h 15m. This median duration reflects both direct and connecting flights. Non-stop flights also have a median duration of 1h 15m, while connecting flights typically take around 5h 45m to reach Melbourne.

The distance between Canberra and Melbourne is approximately 470 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, making it a quick and convenient option for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Canberra to Melbourne

Regular price: A$171 - A$332

Prices for flights from Canberra to Melbourne are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Canberra to Melbourne is AUD171 to AUD332. The current lowest deal is AUD158 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 9-Nov 11.

now A$158

Low A$171

High A$332

The cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Melbourne

Flights from Canberra to Melbourne are cheapest in October, with a median price of $82. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $372. Generally, prices are lower from February to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from A$82

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$372

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Canberra to Melbourne

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$436

A$332

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$440

A$362

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$707

A$521

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$425

A$342

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$322

A$200

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$258

A$226

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 6

A$586 → A$360

39%

7 nights

Aug 26 - Sep 2

A$687 → A$521

24%

7 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 26

A$467 → A$310

34%

3 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 4

A$460 → A$317

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Canberra to Melbourne

Canberra - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares are above the typical level for the Canberra to Melbourne route.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October, November, and December have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 15m

Direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne typically take 1h 15m, while connecting flights average 5h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar offers direct flights on this route, with deals appearing frequently.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar has a recent deal for $158

A recent deal with Jetstar for $158 was found for November 9-11.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, offering good opportunities for savings.

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$170

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 city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$171

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$758

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, the best prices for flights from Canberra to Melbourne are found when booking 0-6 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $209. Booking 7-13 days out sees an average price of $301, while waiting until 60+ days before departure can result in an average price of $388. These trends are based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Canberra to Melbourne is considered to be $226 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $338. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $502 or less. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, October and November typically offer the cheapest flights from Canberra to Melbourne. In October, the median price was $84, while November saw a median price of $93. December also presented a relatively lower median price of $117. The annual median price for this route is $338, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Canberra to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Canberra to Melbourne

The distance between Canberra and Melbourne is approximately 470 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, making it a quick and convenient option for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Canberra to Melbourne

Regular price: A$171 - A$332

Prices for flights from Canberra to Melbourne are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Canberra to Melbourne is AUD171 to AUD332. The current lowest deal is AUD158 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 9-Nov 11.

now A$158

Low A$171

High A$332

The cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Melbourne

October

Cheapest

Flights from A$82

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$372

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Canberra to Melbourne

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$436

A$332

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$440

A$362

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$707

A$521

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$425

A$342

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$322

A$200

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Melbourne

Canberra (CBR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$258

A$226

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 6

A$586 → A$360

39%

7 nights

Aug 26 - Sep 2

A$687 → A$521

24%

7 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 26

A$467 → A$310

34%

3 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 4

A$460 → A$317

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Canberra to Melbourne