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Cheapest Melbourne to Canberra Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Canberra return airfares.

December 2025
$116
January 2026
$118
March 2026
$224
June 2026
$224
July 2026
$168

Average Melbourne to Canberra Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Canberra return airfares.

December 2025
$340
January 2026
$240
February 2026
$227
March 2026
$264
April 2026
$287
May 2026
$233
June 2026
$262
July 2026
$283
August 2026
$221
September 2026
$338

Did you know...

  • Canberra has the IATA code of CBR.
  • It is 469 kilometres from Canberra to Melbourne.
  • 2 hours and 15 minutes is the quickest return trip between Melbourne and Canberra
  • Canberra is in the same time zone as Melbourne. So, you shouldn't be jetlagged once you arrive.

Questions and Answers

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

At the moment, January/2026 and February/2026 are the most affordable times in the year to fly from Melbourne to Canberra. You will pay the most in November/2026.

What airlines fly direct to Canberra from Melbourne?

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly non-stop between Melbourne and Canberra.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Canberra?

The cheapest airline that flies to Canberra from Melbourne is Jetstar.

What is the best airline to fly to Canberra from Melbourne?

Qantas Airways is the best airline to fly to Canberra from Melbourne and it flies non-stop. Jetstar is the best budget airline.

How to get from Melbourne to Canberra
Melbourne (Tullamarine)
 to 
Canberra
1h 5m

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