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JQ Return flights from $190

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JQ,VA Return flights from $285

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VA Return flights from $294

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QF Return flights from $302

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JQ,QF Return flights from $356

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Do you need to catch a flight to Melbourne? Check out our domestic flights to Melbourne. If Melbourne is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Canberra from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Melbourne

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

$234

Jan 2027

$95

Mar 2027

$294

The cheapest month to fly to Canberra is January 2027, with return fares from $95 — 68% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $294).

When Should You Fly to Canberra?

Based on the fares we've tracked, January is typically the cheapest month to fly to Canberra, with return fares from $95. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $294.

Across the year, return fares to Canberra average around $208. If you can travel in the off-peak months of January, August and March, you'll generally pay up to 54% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Melbourne to Canberra Return Prices

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

August 2026

$234

January 2027

$95

March 2027

$294

Average Melbourne to Canberra Return Prices

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

July 2026

$485

August 2026

$424

September 2026

$465

October 2026

$528

January 2027

$407

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 January.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Canberra cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Canberra is $190.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Canberra is 08 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?

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar 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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