Cheap flights from Canberra to Melbourne
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Cheap one-way trips starting from £86 from Canberra CBR to Melbourne MEL
Cheap round trips starting from £199 from Canberra CBR to Melbourne MEL
Book your trip to arrive at Melbourne, Avalon, Essendon, or Melbourne-Southern Cross. The distance between Canberra and Melbourne is 470 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Regional Express, Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, and Link Airways. Canberra and Melbourne have 197 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 34 | 35 | 33 | 42 | - | 22 | 31 |
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Check-in for a flight from Canberra to Melbourne
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Express | RXA | ZL | No | Unknown | No |
| Qantas | QFA | QF | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No | Unknown | No |
| Virgin Australia Airlines | VOZ | VA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Link Airways | FC | No | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Canberra to Melbourne?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Canberra and Melbourne takes around 1.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between Canberra and Melbourne?
The flight distance between Canberra and Melbourne is 470 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Canberra and Melbourne?
Several carriers operate flights between Canberra and Melbourne. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas.
What are the most popular routes to and from Canberra?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Canberra and Sydney, Avalon, Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Hobart International, Sunshine Coast, Launceston, Ballina Byron Gateway, Newcastle.
What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Hobart International, Sunshine Coast, Great Barrier Reef, Canberra, Launceston, Ballina Byron Gateway.
What airports are near Canberra?
The main airport in Canberra is Canberra. It is also served by Sydney, Canberra, Orange, Wagga Wagga, Bathurst, Merimbula, Moruya, Cooma–Snowy Mountains, Illawarra Regional.
What airports are near Melbourne?
The main airport in Melbourne is Melbourne. It is also served by Warrnambool.
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