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JQ Return flights from $190

Dep.art Tue 20 OctRet.urn Thu 22 Oct^$190

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JQ,VA Return flights from $234

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VA Return flights from $295

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QF,VA Return flights from $378

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QF Return flights from $437

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Canberra to Melbourne

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

Jul 2026

$158

Oct 2026

$302

Jan 2027

$294

Mar 2027

$222

The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne is July 2026, with return fares from $158 — 48% cheaper than the most expensive month (October 2026, from $302).

When Should You Fly to Melbourne?

Based on the fares we've tracked, July is typically the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne, with return fares from $158. October is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $302.

Across the year, return fares to Melbourne average around $244. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, March and January, you'll generally pay up to 35% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Canberra to Melbourne Return Prices

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

July 2026

$158

October 2026

$302

January 2027

$294

March 2027

$222

Average Canberra to Melbourne Return Prices

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

July 2026

$529

August 2026

$408

September 2026

$405

October 2026

$457

November 2026

$399

December 2026

$514

February 2027

$344

April 2027

$414

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Canberra to Melbourne

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically July.

How much do return flights from Canberra to Melbourne cost?

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

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Canberra to Melbourne is 14 October 2026.

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

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

Which airlines fly direct from Canberra to Melbourne?

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct.

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

The shortest direct flight usually takes 1 hours and 10 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Melbourne?

The IATA code for Melbourne is MEL. It is located in Australia at coordinates -37.66969, 144.8485.

When should you book flights to Melbourne?

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

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