What percentage of Melbourne to Canberra flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 60.7% of flights from Melbourne to Canberra were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route can find non-stop options. The remaining flights typically involve at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Melbourne to Canberra?

The typical direct flight from Melbourne to Canberra has a median duration of 1 hour and 5 minutes. This route covers a distance of 470 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median flight time is considerably longer, averaging 5 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

How often do Melbourne to Canberra flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Melbourne to Canberra route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. The price drop frequency is based on observations over a 30-day window, indicating consistent price fluctuations.

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Melbourne to Canberra: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Canberra

Right now, only 5% of recent fares from Melbourne to Canberra are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $134–$447, with a median of $238. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, suggesting that prices are higher than usual for this route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Melbourne to Canberra, new deals appear almost daily, making it worthwhile to monitor prices regularly.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Canberra? The data indicates that September is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $109. Following closely are December and January, both with median fares of $117. These months offer the best opportunities to find lower prices for this route.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Canberra takes about 1h 5m. This route is considered a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 470 km. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest typically involve one connection, which can extend the overall travel time.

For direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra, 60.7% of recent fares are non-stop, indicating that a meaningful share are non-stop, while the remaining itineraries connect at least once. When connections are involved, the median number of stopovers is one, affecting the overall travel duration.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Canberra

Regular price: A$170 - A$292

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Canberra is between AUD 170 and AUD 292. The current lowest deal is AUD 187 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 10-Nov 11.

now A$187

Low A$170

High A$292

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Canberra

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Canberra is January, with a median price of $118. The most expensive month to fly is August, with a median price of $342. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$118

August

Most Expensive

Flights from A$342

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Canberra

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Canberra

Melbourne (MEL) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$226

A$199

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Canberra

Melbourne (MEL) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$279

A$218

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Canberra

Melbourne (MEL) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$189

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Canberra

Melbourne (MEL) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$190

A$189

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Canberra

Melbourne (MEL) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$189

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Canberra

Melbourne (MEL) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$234

A$192

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 14

A$348 → A$192

45%

4 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 8

A$348 → A$192

45%

1 night

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A$344 → A$192

44%

5 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 15

A$338 → A$190

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Canberra

Melbourne - Canberra route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Canberra are above the typical level at $187.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the lowest median price

Historically, September, December, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 5m

Direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra typically take 1h 5m, while connecting flights average 5h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar provides direct flights on this route, with 60.7% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar has recent deals

Jetstar recently offered a deal for $187 from Melbourne to Canberra.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Canberra are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary departure point for flights from Melbourne to Canberra.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$171

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure option for your trip to Canberra.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$390

Canberra main airports to arrive at

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Melbourne to Canberra.

📍 ~7 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~A$171

Airports nearby Canberra used as alternative

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport offers an extensive flight network and frequency, making it a robust alternative for Canberra travelers.

📍 ~240 km from Canberra (reachable by bus or train, approximately 3 hours travel time by road)

💸 Flights from ~A$124

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Canberra

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to Canberra is typically 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $176. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $473. Conversely, booking 7-13 days out shows an average price of $346. Prices for bookings made 28-59 days in advance averaged $285, while those made 60+ days out averaged $279.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Canberra is considered to be $134 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $238. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $447 or less. These price insights are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, September, December, and January have offered some of the most affordable flights from Melbourne to Canberra. In September, the median price was $109, while December and January both saw a median price of $117. The annual median price for this route is $238. These trends are based on data observed over a 270-day period.

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Melbourne to Canberra: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Canberra

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Canberra

Regular price: A$170 - A$292

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Canberra is between AUD 170 and AUD 292. The current lowest deal is AUD 187 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 10-Nov 11.

now A$187

Low A$170

High A$292

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Canberra

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$118

August

Most Expensive

Flights from A$342

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Canberra

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Canberra

Melbourne (MEL) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$226

A$199

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Canberra

Melbourne (MEL) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$279

A$218

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Canberra

Melbourne (MEL) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$189

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Canberra

Melbourne (MEL) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$190

A$189

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Canberra

Melbourne (MEL) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$189

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Canberra

Melbourne (MEL) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$234

A$192

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 14

A$348 → A$192

45%

4 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 8

A$348 → A$192

45%

1 night

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A$344 → A$192

44%

5 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 15

A$338 → A$190

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Canberra