Melbourne to Canberra (MEL–CBR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MEL–CBR is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, IndiGo and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 292 miles in approximately 1h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas | 49 | 223, DH4 | 1h10-1h15 | – | Oneworld | – |
| 6E IndiGo | 20 | 223, 320 | 1h10 | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 19 | 223, DH4 | 1h10-1h15 | – | – | – |
| VA Virgin Australia | 13 | 73H | 1h01-1h10 | – | – | – |
| AY Finnair | 12 | 223, 77W | 1h05-1h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
| IB Iberia | 7 | 77W | 1h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
| JQ Jetstar | 7 | 320 | 1h10 | – | – | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | 77W | 1h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AI Air India | 2 | 73M | 1h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEL: AEDT · CBR: AEDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 6:00 PM in Canberra.
No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.
MEL–CBR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEL to CBR
Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Canberra Airport (CBR) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Air India, Finnair, Emirates, Iberia, Jetstar, Qantas, Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia. With 136 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEL to CBR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEL to CBR ranges from 1 hours 1 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 292 miles (470 km). There are approximately 136 weekly flights outbound and 109 return, totaling 245 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via ADL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.