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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Canberra to Melbourne Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:17 am
• Latest: departs at 6:55 pm and lands at 8:12 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 17m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport.

A nonstop flight from Canberra to Melbourne Airport takes 1h 17m, covering 292 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport range from $194 to $299, with an average of $246 over the past 12 months. Anything below $194 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $246 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Virgin Australia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Qantas Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Canberra to Melbourne Airport flights are:

• Virgin Australia: 89% on time
• Qantas Airways: 88% on time
• Jetstar: 75% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $13–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Canberra to Melbourne Airport flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 42%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $151 to $1,154. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Canberra to Melbourne Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $225, which is 67% above the typical average for this route.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $42 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Simba Car Hire

Flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport usually depart from Canberra (CBR) and arrive at Melbourne (MEL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Canberra to Melbourne Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 30m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Canberra to Melbourne Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $203 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $277, a difference of $74.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Canberra and Melbourne Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar
• Qatar Airways

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne Airport are Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Cricket Ground and Crown Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Canberra to Melbourne Airport flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.