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Melbourne Canberra
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Tue, 06 Aug MEL - CBR
Sat, 10 Aug CBR - MEL
£113 £106
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Melbourne Canberra
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Wed, 28 Aug MEL - CBR
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£41 £35
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Melbourne Canberra
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Thu, 01 Aug MEL - CBR
Mon, 05 Aug CBR - MEL
£83 £76
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Melbourne Canberra
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Fri, 16 Aug MEL - CBR
Sun, 18 Aug CBR - MEL
£120 £117
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
16% Trains in Canberra are 16% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne £2.71
Canberra £2.28
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
42% The average meal is 42% more expensive in Canberra than in Melbourne.
Melbourne £12.52
Canberra £17.76
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.96 AUD
1 AUD = 0.52 GBP
Last checked on 25 July 2024
Distance: 289 miles
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL) How far from city centre: 7 miles
Avalon Airport (AVV) How far from city centre: 31 miles
Moorabbin (MBW) How far from city centre: 9 miles
Essendon (MEB) How far from city centre: 9 miles
Canberra airports
Canberra International Airport (CBR) How far from city centre: 8 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Melbourne to Canberra

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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Melbourne to Canberra?

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By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from Melbourne to Canberra, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from Melbourne to Canberra change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Melbourne to Canberra may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Melbourne to Canberra on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Melbourne and Canberra, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Melbourne to Canberra airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Canberra

How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Canberra?
The total flight time between Melbourne and Canberra is of around 01:07 hours on average, considering an average distance of 454 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Canberra at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Canberra is 35£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Canberra expensive to visit compared to Melbourne?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Canberra costs an average of 3.05 GBP, 9% more expensive than Melbourne, with a fare of 2.81 GBP, while train tickets costs 16% less in Canberra: 2.28 GBP against 2.71 GBP in Melbourne. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 17.76 GBP in Canberra, 42% more than the 12.52 GBP in Melbourne. The price of the coffee is around 7% more expensive in Canberra, with an average of 2.87 GBP , while in Melbourne the coffee costs 2.68 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra?
The most popular months to book a trip from Melbourne to Canberra are December, January and March, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Melbourne to Canberra?
The best time of the year to go to Canberra when flying from Melbourne depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, January is the top 1º month to fly to Canberra from Melbourne in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, August and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Melbourne - Canberra.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Melbourne to Canberra?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Melbourne. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Canberra compared to Melbourne?
While in Melbourne the temperatures can reach an average of 37.14 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Canberra's temperatures can go up to 34.21 ºC during the hot season, with 6.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -6.38 ºC in Canberra, compared to the -1.12 ºC average degrees reported in Melbourne. During the winter period, Melbourne can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Canberra have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Melbourne and Canberra?
The main airport route flying between Melbourne and Canberra is: Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Virgin Australia.
  • Tiger Airways Australia.
  • Qantas Airways.
Which are the airlines with flights from Melbourne to Canberra?
Airlines with direct flights departing from Melbourne to Canberra are:
  • Virgin Australia.
  • Tiger Airways Australia.
Flight Duration 1 h and 7 m Flights between Melbourne and Canberra take, on average, 1 h and 7 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £35 Cheapest price for a flight between Melbourne and Canberra found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Melbourne Airport The airport Melbourne Airport is the departure airport operating flights between Melbourne and Canberra
Arriving Airport Canberra International Airport Flights departing Melbourne with Canberra as destination arrive at Canberra International Airport

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