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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Canberra to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Canberra to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Canberra to Melbourne (CBR-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Canberra to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Canberra to Melbourne

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Canberra to Melbourne.
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Canberra to Melbourne

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways Economy includes a free checked bag, adding value to your travel.


Economy seats offer 31 to 33-inch pitch, ensuring comfort on your flight.

Qantas Airways

Qantas Economy offers free alcohol and Australian wines, enhancing your travel experience.


Qantas Economy seats have a 32-inch pitch, providing decent legroom for a comfortable journey.

Emirates

Enjoy free Wi-Fi for Emirates Skywards members, enhancing productivity on short flights.


Economy class offers 33-inch legroom and ergonomic seats, ensuring comfort even on short flights.

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Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has travelled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Canberra to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Canberra to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Canberra to Melbourne?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne on a Friday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Canberra, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport is July, where tickets cost £113 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £163 and £162 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Canberra to Melbourne

Low season

February

High season

April
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Canberra to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Canberra to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Canberra to Melbourne flights

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Canberra to Melbourne?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Canberra to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Canberra to Melbourne?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Canberra and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Canberra to Melbourne?

    There are direct flights from Canberra to Melbourne on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Canberra to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Canberra to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Canberra to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Canberra is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Canberra to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Canberra with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Canberra to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Canberra up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Canberra? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Melbourne or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Canberra to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Canberra Airport to Melbourne Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Canberra to Melbourne

Monday

Air India, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Tuesday

Air India, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +11 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +12 more

Wednesday

Air India, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +11 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +12 more

Thursday

Air India, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Friday

Air India, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Saturday

Air India, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +11 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +12 more

Sunday

Air India, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +9 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +10 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Canberra

Monday

Air India, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Tuesday

Air India, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Wednesday

Air India, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Thursday

Air India, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Friday

Air India, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +9 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Sunday

Air India, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +10 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +11 more

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