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Cheap flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport

CBR — MEL
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Canberra to Melbourne are usually found in August or May, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Canberra (CBR) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 30 July 2025.

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April

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August

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Best time to book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Canberra to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 1,283). Flying from Canberra to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,770). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Canberra to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Canberra to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Canberra to Melbourne. 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 30 July 2025.

The most flights from CBR to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

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

    Most people fly from Canberra (CBR) if they book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne. On average, Canberra has 41 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 0 airlines. Canberra is conveniently located just 6.4 km from Canberra’s city centre.

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

    Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from Canberra, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Etihad Airways (92%), United Airlines (91%), Qatar Airways( 86%).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 1,283). Flying from Canberra to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,770). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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