Melbourne to Canberra (MEL–CBR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MEL–CBR is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Virgin Australia and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 292 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas Also: 6E, AY, CX, EK, JL, LA, MU, NZ | 68 | 223, 320, 73H, DH4 | 1h05-1h20 | – | Oneworld | 6E, AY, CX, EK, JL, LA, MU, NZ |
| VA Virgin Australia Also: AI, CZ, QR, SQ | 31 | 73H | 1h05 | – | – | AI, CZ, QR, SQ |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 77W | 1h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
| IB Iberia | 7 | 77W | 1h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
| JQ Jetstar Also: 6E | 7 | 320 | 1h05 | – | – | 6E |
| WB RwandAir | 7 | 77W | 1h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEL: AEST · CBR: AEST
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 Qantas, Virgin Australia, British Airways, Iberia, Jetstar and RwandAir. With 305 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEL to CBR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEL to CBR is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 292 miles (470 km). There are approximately 305 weekly flights outbound and 288 return, totaling 593 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sydney Kingsford Smith, Launceston and Adelaide. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.