Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Melbourne to Canberra
Cheapest flight
$289
Average price of a round trip
$310
Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
1h5
A flight from Melbourne to Canberra takes on average 1h5.
Best time
November
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Canberra is November.
Tips for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Canberra
Check out our tips for booking your flights to Canberra (Australia) from Melbourne (Australia) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is January, with an average ticket price of $286 (calculation over the last two years). The busiest tourist season corresponds to the months of January, October and November.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight ticket at least 9 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Virgin Australia. A ticket from the company Virgin Australia to Canberra costs on average $307.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways.
Price of flight tickets from Melbourne to Canberra
Here is some information with useful tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $289 to $327
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $310
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of January
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: September
info departure city :
Melbourne, Australia
airports :
Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Essendon Airport (MEB)
local time :
Melbourne is a city in the country Australia, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Melbourne, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 16°C, with a minimum of 9°C and a maximum of 24°C.
The city of Melbourne (MEL) has 2 airport(s): Tullamarine and Essendon
destination info :
Canberra, Australia
airport :
Canberra Airport (CBR)
local time :
Canberra is in the country Australia, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Canberra, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 11°C, with a minimum of 6°C and a maximum of 17°C.
The city of Canberra has 1 airport(s): Canberra
Useful info about Canberra
What is quietest tourist period to go to Canberra?
If you want to visit Canberra during the quietest tourist period, choose the month of November.
What is the most popular time to travel to Canberra?
In Canberra, the busiest tourist month is January. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Melbourne to Canberra?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 9 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 2 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra is Thursday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between Melbourne and Canberra?
When you leave, you can leave from Tullamarine, and you will arrive at Canberra.
How to reach Melbourne airport from the city centre?
The airport Tullamarine is located 20 km or Essendon is located 11 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transport, taking a taxi or renting a car..
Are there other means of transport to go from Melbourne to Canberra?
Flight is the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Melbourne and Canberra?
In summer, the average temperature is 6°C in Canberra and 10°C in Melbourne. The average rainfall in summer is 52 mm in Canberra and 55 mm in Melbourne. In summer, it is warmer in Melbourne and it rains less in Canberra. In winter, it is colder in Melbourne and it rains more in Canberra.
