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JQ,VA Return flights from $241

Dep.art Thu 23 JulRet.urn Tue 28 Jul^$241

Dep.art Wed 26 AugRet.urn Tue 01 Sep^$241

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Dep.art Fri 10 JulRet.urn Mon 14 Sep^$264

Dep.art Tue 25 AugRet.urn Tue 25 Aug^$264

Dep.art Fri 02 OctRet.urn Mon 05 Oct^$274

Dep.art Sat 11 JulRet.urn Mon 13 Jul^$357

VA Return flights from $294

Dep.art Thu 23 JulRet.urn Tue 28 Jul^$294

Dep.art Fri 02 OctRet.urn Mon 05 Oct^$294

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Dep.art Wed 26 AugRet.urn Tue 01 Sep^$294

Dep.art Fri 10 JulRet.urn Mon 14 Sep^$305

Dep.art Tue 25 AugRet.urn Tue 25 Aug^$308

Dep.art Sat 11 JulRet.urn Mon 13 Jul^$339

JQ,QF Return flights from $318

Dep.art Thu 23 JulRet.urn Tue 28 Jul^$318

Dep.art Wed 26 AugRet.urn Tue 01 Sep^$329

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Dep.art Fri 02 OctRet.urn Mon 05 Oct^$359

Dep.art Fri 10 JulRet.urn Mon 14 Sep^$377

Dep.art Tue 25 AugRet.urn Tue 25 Aug^$417

Dep.art Sat 11 JulRet.urn Mon 13 Jul^$444

QF,VA Return flights from $375

Dep.art Fri 02 OctRet.urn Mon 05 Oct^$375

Dep.art Thu 23 JulRet.urn Tue 28 Jul^$376

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Dep.art Wed 26 AugRet.urn Tue 01 Sep^$376

Dep.art Fri 10 JulRet.urn Mon 14 Sep^$388

Dep.art Tue 25 AugRet.urn Tue 25 Aug^$399

Dep.art Sat 11 JulRet.urn Mon 13 Jul^$425

QF Return flights from $438

Dep.art Fri 02 OctRet.urn Mon 05 Oct^$438

Dep.art Thu 23 JulRet.urn Tue 28 Jul^$444

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Dep.art Wed 26 AugRet.urn Tue 01 Sep^$449

Dep.art Fri 10 JulRet.urn Mon 14 Sep^$479

Dep.art Sat 11 JulRet.urn Mon 13 Jul^$508

Dep.art Tue 25 AugRet.urn Tue 25 Aug^$529

JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $547

Dep.art Thu 23 JulRet.urn Tue 28 Jul^$547

Dep.art Wed 26 AugRet.urn Tue 01 Sep^$571

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Dep.art Tue 25 AugRet.urn Tue 25 Aug^$574

Dep.art Sat 11 JulRet.urn Mon 13 Jul^$749

FC,JQ,VA Return flights from $692

Dep.art Sat 11 JulRet.urn Mon 13 Jul^$692

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Canberra

Return fares from Melbourne to Canberra by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026

$190

Oct 2026

$302

The cheapest month to fly to Canberra is August 2026, with return fares from $190 — 37% cheaper than the most expensive month (October 2026, from $302).

When Should You Fly to Canberra?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Canberra, with return fares from $190. October is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $302.

Across the year, return fares to Canberra average around $246. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August and October, you'll generally pay up to 23% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Melbourne to Canberra Return Prices

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

August 2026

$190

October 2026

$302

Average Melbourne to Canberra Return Prices

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

August 2026

$406

September 2026

$360

October 2026

$477

December 2026

$319

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Canberra

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Canberra?

The cheapest month to travel is typically August.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Canberra cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Canberra is $241.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Canberra is 23 July 2026.

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

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Canberra is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Canberra?

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Canberra take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 1 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Canberra?

The IATA code for Canberra is CBR. It is located in Australia at coordinates -35.3069, 149.1897.

When should you book flights to Canberra?

From our data, you should book flights to Canberra 30 days out.

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