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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Canberra to Melbourne Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:17
• Latest: departs at 20:20 and lands at 21:37.

The flight takes about 1h 17m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport.

A direct flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport takes 1h 17m, covering 292 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport range from £143 to £218, with an average of £180 over the past 12 months. Anything below £143 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 14% above the route average of £180. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Qantas Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Virgin Australia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Canberra to Melbourne Airport flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 89% on time
• Virgin Australia: 89% on time
• Jetstar: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £14–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Canberra to Melbourne Airport flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 38%, Evening flights for 23%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £106 to £636. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Canberra to Melbourne Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £93, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Alpha

Flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport usually depart from Canberra (CBR) and arrive at Melbourne (MEL).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Canberra to Melbourne Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Canberra to Melbourne Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £148 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £204, a difference of £56. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Canberra and Melbourne Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar
• Qatar Airways

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne Airport are Carlton Gardens, Marvel Stadium, and Flinders Street Station. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Canberra to Melbourne Airport flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.