Flights from Canberra (CBR) to Melbourne (MEL)

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Canberra to Melbourne Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Canberra (CBR) to Melbourne (MEL)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Canberra to Melbourne flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top CBR to MEL routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

to Information

Traveling From
Canberra Intl.
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
CBR
Traveling To
Tullamarine
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
MEL
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
hours mins
Direct Flight Time
hours mins
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Canberra Intl. Airport (CBR) to Tullamarine Airport?
The average flying time from Canberra to Melbourne is a mere 1 hour and 10 minutes. Lock in your seat, buckle yourself in and leave the real world far behind you.
What airlines fly direct from Canberra Intl. Airport (CBR) to Tullamarine Airport?
All that’s standing between you and Melbourne is just one, stress-free flight (and maybe a few cold ones from the drinks cart). You can fly directly from CBR to Tullamarine Airport with a few airlines, including Qantas and Virgin Australia.
How many flights are there from Canberra Intl. Airport (CBR) to MEL?
No fewer than 15 flights operate each day between CBR and Tullamarine Airport. So shake a leg — it’s time to book that seat and discover the awesomeness of Melbourne.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Here’s an insider tip: Tuesday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flights booked on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Tuesday generally had the lowest average price. Wotif data also shows Wednesdays and Fridays generally have the highest average ticket prices according to our demand data.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
Guess what? Saturday is actually the best day to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights purchased on Saturdays had the lowest airfares on average. Thursday, on the other hand, can be the most expensive day of the week to buy your airfare, with generally a higher than average ticket value.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
When comparing 2021 flight demand on Wotif.co.nz, September is one of the cheapest months to fly, when ticket prices are generally at their lowest. May is a close second for the cheapest time to fly. The months December and January are often the most expensive ones to travel, with higher than average ticket prices, so plan ahead and book early for your travel plans.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Are you a super organised traveller? Even though not all airlines release their fares a year in advance, you can start researching your flights 12 months in advance for many carriers. It’s good to book your international flights to popular destinations early, particularly in peak holiday periods. According to Wotif’s 2021 travel trends, last minute planners can also bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 1-2 weeks prior to travel.*According to flight demand on Wotif.co.nz from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Address:
Melbourne VIC,
Australia
IATA code:
MEL
Longitude:
144.843013
Latitude:
-37.673295
Time zone:
Australia/Sydney
Address:
Canberra ACT,
Australia
IATA code:
CBR
Longitude:
149.190528
Latitude:
-35.30735
Time zone:
Australia/Sydney

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For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to Melbourne from Canberra from different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Melbourne in just hour(s) and mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to Melbourne from Canberra 

Choose from flights a day on average, with prices starting at and rising to depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from Canberra to Melbourne today!  

Find cheap airfares to Melbourne from Canberra 

Here are our insider tips for bagging a flight bargain: 

  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
  • Check out other airports near Canberra and Melbourne
  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in )
  • Be flexible with your travel dates and you can usually get cheaper options  

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Great places to stay after flight from Canberra to Melbourne

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport
PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport
4.5 out of 5
Arrival Drive, Melbourne Airport, VIC
The price is NZ$330 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$330
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,748 reviews)
"This hotel is lovely, clean, quiet, comfortable, and so convenient! Would definitely recommend and stay again."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport
Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport
Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport
3 out of 5
1 Grants Road, Melbourne Airport, VIC
The price is NZ$187 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions URBNSURF Sports Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (359 reviews)
"The staff were wonderful, patient and informative. Roy at the front desk and Kent at the restaurant left memorable impression."

Reviewed on 23 Feb. 2025

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport
Ciloms Airport Lodge
Ciloms Airport Lodge
3.5 out of 5
398 Melrose Drive, Tullamarine, VIC
The price is NZ$186 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,372 reviews)
"Very handy and reasonably priced for the airport shuttle provided wasn’t very impressed with the bar and restaurant so we walked to Mantra 10 mins walk had a nice meal there walked back"

Reviewed on 22 Feb. 2025

Ciloms Airport Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

^Savings based on all package bookings made with Flight + Hotel on Wotif.co.nz from , as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages.