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Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR)

MEL — CBR
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Melbourne to Canberra are usually found in July or June, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Canberra

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$190
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to Canberra in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Canberra flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Canberra flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Canberra flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Canberra flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-Canberra flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Canberra

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Canberra including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Canberra. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Canberra, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CBR?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Canberra. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Canberra

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Canberra. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

The most flights from MEL to CBR are scheduled on a Monday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in Canberra by month

Plan your trip to Canberra by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Canberra ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Canberra when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Canberra by month

Plan your trip to Canberra by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Canberra, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Canberra. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Canberra from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Canberra, you will be flying into Canberra. Canberra (CBR) is just 4.0 mi from the center of the city. Canberra is the only Canberra airport and it handles 37 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 4 airlines have flights to Canberra from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Canberra?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Canberra are United Airlines (87%), Etihad Airways (83%) and Virgin Australia (83%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Canberra that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Canberra flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Canberra?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Canberra by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Canberra

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Canberra. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$50Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$128Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
RexCheapest$151Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$251Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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