Flights from Melbourne Flights to Canberra

Direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra

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Last updated on: 03-31-2026

Melbourne

Australia

MEL

Melbourne Airport

Canberra

Australia

CBR

Canberra International Airport

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Flight schedule

Distance

291 miles · (468 km)

Flight time

1 hour and 10 minutes

Airlines

Jetstar
Qantas
Qatar Airways
Virgin Australia

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Airbus A220-300
Airbus A320-100/200
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737-700 (winglets)
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Boeing 777-300ER
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q

Melbourne to Canberra Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Melbourne to Canberra. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from MEL to CBR, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Canberra

What is the best time to visit Canberra?

🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime

Canberra is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.

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The best time to visit Canberra is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.

Canberra

CBR

Airlines flying from Melbourne to Canberra

Airline-specific flight schedules from Melbourne to Canberra

In total there are 4 airlines operating nonstop flights from Melbourne MEL to Canberra CBR. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their MEL CBR flight schedule.

Jetstar (JQ)

Qantas (QF)

Qatar Airways (QR)

Virgin Australia (VA)

Jetstar flight schedulefrom Melbourne to Canberra

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Qantas flight schedulefrom Melbourne to Canberra

Qantas is a member of Oneworld

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Qatar Airways flight schedulefrom Melbourne to Canberra

Qatar Airways is a member of Oneworld

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Virgin Australia flight schedulefrom Melbourne to Canberra

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Melbourne to Canberra Flights

Flights from MEL to CBR are operated 8 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 06:05 - 21:55. The earliest flight departs at 06:05, the last flight departs at 21:55. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Melbourne to Canberra takes 1 hour and 10 minutes. The flight distance between Melbourne and Canberra is 291 miles (or 468 km).

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