Cheap flights from Melbourne to Canberra

One-way fares from $112 · MEL → CBR · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Canberra → Melbourne
Cheapest fare
$112

Virgin Australia · Sat, 20 Feb

Cheapest month
February

from $112

Direct flights
Yes

Jetstar and Virgin Australia

Flight time
1h 05m

470 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Canberra

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $153
  2. February 2027 Cheapest $112
  3. March 2027 $114

Cheapest dates in February 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Virgin Australia
Depart12:30 Sat, 20 FebMEL → CBR 1h 10m · Direct
$112one way, per person
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Virgin Australia
Depart21:55 Fri, 26 FebMEL → CBR 1h 10m · Direct
$114one way, per person
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About flights from Melbourne to Canberra

Melbourne (MEL) and Canberra (CBR) are about 470 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 05m, and recent direct fares were with Jetstar and Virgin Australia. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $112, and February 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Melbourne to Canberra?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $112 with Virgin Australia, departing Saturday 20 February 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $112 to $153.

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

February 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $112 one way.

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Canberra?

A direct flight takes about 1h 05m. Melbourne and Canberra are around 470 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Canberra?

Recent fares on this route were with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.

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