Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Melbourne to Canberra?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melbourne and Canberra takes around 1.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Melbourne and Canberra?

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The flight distance between Melbourne and Canberra is 470 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Canberra?

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Several carriers operate flights between Melbourne and Canberra. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Regional Express, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, Cairns, Denpasar, Hobart, Brisbane, Auckland, Queenstown, City of Launceston, Perth, Gold Coast, Manila, Los Angeles, Bangkok, Adelaide, San Francisco, Ballina, Christchurch, New York, Honolulu, Kuala Lumpur.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Canberra and Honolulu, Manila, Siem Reap, Seoul, Auckland, Accra, Boston, Singapore, Nadi, Sydney, Seattle, Ballina, Taupo, City of Newcastle, Port Vila, Yangon, Dili, Hagåtña, New York, Orlando.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Melbourne?

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Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Canberra?

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The main airport in Canberra is Canberra. It is also served by Sydney, Canberra, Wagga Wagga, Moruya, Illawarra Regional, Merimbula, Orange.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Melbourne and Canberra?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Melbourne and Canberra thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Melbourne and Canberra can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Melbourne and Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Canberra with Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, LATAM Airlines, Regional Express.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Melbourne and Canberra?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne and Canberra, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Melbourne and Canberra?

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Traveling between Melbourne and Canberra, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Canberra?

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There are a number of airports in and around Canberra. The main one is Canberra and other nearby airports include Sydney, Canberra, Wagga Wagga, Moruya, Illawarra Regional, Merimbula, Orange.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Canberra depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Canberra arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Canberra, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Melbourne and Canberra depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Melbourne and Canberra arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Canberra, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$75
Cheapest round-trip	$137
Average round-trip	$190
Nonstop flights in May	$62 – $633
Most popular airline	Qantas

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
Virgin Australia Airlines	---	---	1	3	5	5	3
Qantas	---	---	---	---	1	2	1
Regional Express	---	---	---	1	1	1	1
Jetstar Airways	---	---	---	---	1	1	1

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
Virgin Australia Airlines	1	4	3	4	5	5	3
Qantas	---	---	---	2	5	3	2
Regional Express	---	1	1	1	1	1	1
Jetstar Airways	1	1	---	---	1	1	1

Airline	Sun 12.05	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05
Virgin Australia Airlines	2	3	3	4	4	5	3
Qantas	---	1	---	2	3	4	1
Regional Express	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Jetstar Airways	1	1	---	---	1	1	1

Airline	Sun 19.05	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05
Virgin Australia Airlines	2	4	4	4	5	5	3
Qantas	---	3	6	7	5	10	3
Regional Express	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Jetstar Airways	1	1	---	---	1	1	1

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Flights starting at $62. Choose between Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, or Jetstar Airways to find the best price.

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	14°C
February	25°C	13°C
March	23°C	12°C
April	18°C	8°C
May	14°C	4°C
June	11°C	2°C
July	10°C	1°C
August	11°C	2°C
September	15°C	4°C
October	18°C	7°C
November	22°C	9°C
December	24°C	12°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
Regional Express	RXA	ZL	No