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$190
Typical prices: $189-$360
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Typical prices: $189-$354
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Cheap Flights from Canberra to Melbourne (CBR-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Canberra to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Canberra to Melbourne

Tue, 4 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
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12:40 - 13:50
CBR
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MEL
1h 10mdirect
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11:00 - 12:05
MEL
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CBR
1h 05mdirect
$190Jetstar
Tue, 25 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep
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12:40 - 13:50
CBR
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MEL
1h 10mdirect
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11:00 - 12:05
MEL
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CBR
1h 05mdirect
$194Jetstar
Thu, 6 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
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12:40 - 13:50
CBR
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MEL
1h 10mdirect
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11:00 - 12:05
MEL
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CBR
1h 05mdirect
$196Jetstar
Tue, 4 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
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12:40 - 13:50
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MEL
1h 10mdirect
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11:00 - 12:05
MEL
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CBR
1h 05mdirect
$197Jetstar
Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
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12:40 - 13:50
CBR
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MEL
1h 10mdirect
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11:00 - 12:05
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1h 05mdirect
$199Jetstar
Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
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12:40 - 13:50
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MEL
1h 10mdirect
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11:00 - 12:05
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1h 05mdirect
$201Jetstar
Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
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12:40 - 13:50
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MEL
1h 10mdirect
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11:00 - 12:05
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1h 05mdirect
$203Jetstar
Wed, 2 Sep - Sat, 5 Sep
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12:40 - 13:50
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MEL
1h 10mdirect
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11:00 - 12:05
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1h 05mdirect
$209Jetstar
Wed, 14 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
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12:40 - 13:50
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MEL
1h 10mdirect
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11:00 - 12:05
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$210Jetstar
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
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$217Jetstar
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Canberra to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Canberra to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Canberra, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport is January, where tickets cost $291 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $364 and $361 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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February

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$101
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When to book flights from Canberra to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Canberra to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Canberra to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • Are there any passenger lounges at the Canberra Airport?

    There are both Qantas Club passenger lounges and Virgin Australia lounges available at the Canberra Airport. If you’re flying economy class, you can pay to enter these lounges by purchasing a ticket at the lounge door, subject to availability. The Qantas Lounge can be found near Gate 11, opposite the service desk, and the Virgin Australia lounge is on Level 3 of the western concourse.

  • Are there any public transport options from Melbourne Airport to the city?

    The Skybus City Express is the fastest public transport from the airport to the Melbourne CBD. The buses operate every day, all day, every 10min, and you can purchase tickets from one of the convenient kiosks in each terminal’s Arrivals Area. This company also offers services to other areas around Melbourne, including St Kilda, Southbank, and the Western Melbourne Suburbs.

  • Are there any parking options at the Canberra Airport?

    Whether you’re away for a long weekend or for up to six weeks, there are parking options available on the Canberra Airport campus only a short walk to the terminal. The airport uses a coloured parking system so you can easily figure out where you can leave your car. For example, for a long-term stay in the outdoor car park, just park in a yellow or red park. Payment can be made by credit card as you leave the parking area.

  • How do I get to the Canberra Airport?

    The Action Bus route Rapid 3 by Transport Canberra regularly services from the Spence Terminus to Canberra Airport via the City Interchange, Belconnen Interchange, and Cohen St Interchange. Transfer from the city takes less than 20min and can be paid by the MyWay cards, by cash on the bus, or by purchasing a ticket from the machines at the station. If you’re in Canberra for the skiing, shuttles run to the airport from Thredbo, Jindabyne, and Perisher.

  • Where is the best place to get something to eat?

    The Arrivals Area of the Melbourne Airport has a more limited range of dining options; however, there is a Hudsons Coffee Kiosk that serves snacks and pastries. You might be best picking something up before your flight at the Canberra Airport, at the Departure Area food court. For example, if you’re after lunch or dinner, you can grab something at noodles xo, or there are a range of cafes such as City Hill Café or Two before Ten.

  • What can I do during the stopover between Canberra and Melbourne?

    Travellers who book a connecting flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) can expect a stopover in Sydney. Some options to pass the time at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) during a stopover include visiting one of the airport's lounges and exploring the airport's art installations. There’s also a kids’ cinema, where your little ones can be entertained by appropriate TV shows; it’s located in Terminal 1, near Gate 33.

  • Which nearby cities can be accessed from Melbourne Airport?

    There are several nearby cities that can be accessed from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). These include Geelong and Ballarat, which are served by the SkyBus Express Bus Service. You can also hire a car or take a train to Bendigo and Shepparton.

  • What is the luggage policy for Qantas on these flights?

    The luggage policy for Qantas flights from Canberra to Melbourne (Tullamarine) could differ depending on the class ticket and itinerary. Passengers in economy class are usually permitted to bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of checked luggage. The carry-on bag's measurements are limited to 56 by 36 by 23 cm, and its weight cannot exceed 7 kg.

  • What accessibility services are offered by Rex Airlines on this route?

    Rex Airlines offers mobility assistance to customers who require special help, including those with limited mobility. The airline provides various services, including boarding and deplaning help, wheelchair assistance and in-flight assistance.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport was $101 for a one-way ticket and $190 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Canberra airport is called Canberra and the only airport in Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Canberra to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Canberra and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • On which days can I fly direct from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    There are direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Canberra to Melbourne, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Canberra to Melbourne are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $353 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $397 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Canberra is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with an airline and back to Canberra with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Canberra up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $174 or less one-way and $321 or less round-trip.
  • The Melbourne or Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city’s major international airport, located about 30min north of downtown Melbourne. If you’re looking for an alternative, the Avalon Airport (AVV) is the next closest, located about 1h from Melbourne.
  • If you’ve got a ride to Canberra Airport (CBR), there is a quick and free drop-off point along the upper roadway, just across from the check-in.
  • If you're getting picked up from the Melbourne Airport, you can find 1min pick-up zones directly outside Terminal 2. If your ride gets there early, they can find a wait zone near the long-term parking, where the first 20min is free.
  • If you’d like to pick up some last minute supplies before you flight from Canberra to Melbourne, news@CBR in the Departure Area of Canberra Airport is open 7 days a week from 05:00–21:30 and offers reading materials, snacks, and some basic travel supplies, such as headphones.
  • The Melbourne Airport’s Traveller’s Information Service (TIS) offers resources that can help you make the most of what the city has to offer. The desk is in the International Arrivals Area in Terminal 2 (also accessible from Terminal 3).
  • If you’re heading to Canberra Airport for an early flight, keep in mind that the airport terminal is not open 24h. Doors are open from 04:30 until 30min after the last flight.
  • Airlines like Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar allow service dogs to travel free with their owners on flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL). However, all other animals and pets are required to travel in a particular area in the hold of the aircraft, as air cargo.
  • It is important to ensure that you carry all documents required for flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). Passengers are required to present a government-issued photo ID, such as a passport or driver's licence, at check-in and when going through security.

Prefer to fly direct from Canberra to Melbourne?

 
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Direct departures

Canberra to Melbourne

Monday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

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Tuesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

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Wednesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

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Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

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Friday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

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Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

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Sunday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Canberra

Monday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

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Tuesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

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Friday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

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Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

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Sunday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Canberra to Melbourne

 
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Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 464 reviews
8.2Crew
7.8Boarding
6.4Food
7.5Comfort
6.4Entertainment
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Flight cancelled due to broken seat. $8 refreshment voucher barely bought a coffee. 3 hours to next flight. Also then delayed.

4.0 OkayChristopher, June 2026
CBR - MEL
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Flight cancelled due to broken seat. $8 refreshment voucher barely bought a coffee. 3 hours to next flight. Also then delayed.

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

For a red eye flight it is pretty uncomfortable. They provide nothing in the way of pillows, etc.

Toasties not available (only GF option). Hot drinks not able to be served No usb charging port

This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Virgin flights are always on time, check in is always smooth with helpful staff. The air crew are friendly and helpful. Luggage comes out quickly and in good shape. We didn't have food or entertainment, it was only a short flight, so I can't comment on those.

The flight was canceled. And I had to book on Jetstar to get home

Excellent experience. On time flights, clean planes and professional staff.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

Better than expected, normally I don't use this airline because they are too expensive for me, but if you can afford it, good on you, you won't regret it. Regards.

I have never had a problem with flying Qantas, so this flight was the same as any other.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

Better food, hotter coffee, otherwise it was a very smooth and reasonably comfortable flight.

I don’t remember what exactly was served, but I do remember thinking no U,S. airline would try to serve a meal during a 90-minute flight!

The flight was delayed more than half an hour. The checked baggage took ages to be offloaded from the flight. It is also a "full service" flight for two hours over lunch time - served a crappy packet of biscuits for the inflight snack!

Delayed 50 mins. Check in was excellent, boarding was good, everything else was OK and perfectly acceptable for a budget airline. Price was excellent. I noticed this airline had two other flights to our destination cancelled so not very reliable.

Horrible. The people that get this flights are very sick, dangerous and unhygienic

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

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