Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Canberra Airport (CBR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Canberra Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Canberra's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Melbourne.
Every week, there are 1,296 Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Canberra Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, go for the 06:05 Qantas flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:55 with Qantas.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MEL to CBR flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
With direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Canberra Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Canberra (and then other parts of Australia) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with:
Jetstar is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a reliable 81.97% of services arriving as planned, Jetstar is the most punctual carrier for MEL to CBR flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Canberra Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MEL and CBR:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Adelaide Airport
Hobart International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Canberra Airport (CBR)
At the moment, R 908 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Canberra Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,815. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MEL to CBR.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Canberra Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MEL to CBR.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Canberra Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Canberra Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Canberra Airport (CBR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Canberra Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CBR instead:
Explore without limits with a Canberra Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Alamo and venture far and wide through Canberra and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Canberra Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Canberra Airport (CBR) to central Canberra
Canberra Airport to central Canberra has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Canberra Airport (CBR)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Canberra Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Canberra. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Canberra Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Canberra, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to CBR sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Canberra, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Travel about 241 kilometres north-east to Sydney to check off its top attractions. From Sydney Opera House to Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Australia, head for Melbourne, about 467 kilometres south-west of Canberra. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are among its highlights.
