Statistics on Melbourne-Canberra flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Canberra (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Canberra from Melbourne airport is $ 161 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 152 (in may) and $ 166 (in september), which is a saving of $ 10 or a surplus of $ 5.2 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $105 to $157 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Canberra before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Canberra plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Canberra from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 152, saving $ 10 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 161). Conversely, september will be the most expensive ($ 166).
Flight Melbourne-Canberra: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 155 | $ 162 | fair price |
| February | $ 146 | $ 161 | fair price |
| March | $ 149 | $ 164 | fair price |
| April | $ 155 | $ 163 | fair price |
| May | $ 130 | $ 152 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 148 | $ 158 | fair price |
| July | $ 148 | $ 161 | fair price |
| August | $ 145 | $ 154 | fair price |
| September | $ 149 | $ 166 the most expensive | very high price |
| October | $ 152 | $ 162 | fair price |
| November | $ 130 | $ 154 | fair price |
| December | $ 155 | $ 165 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Canberra
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Canberra range from $52 to $313. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $105), 2% at the maximum price (from $261 to $313). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $105 to $157 (51% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Canberra flight
There are 4 companies that serve Melbourne from Canberra airport: Regional Express, Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Regional Express was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (58% of the time) on the Melbourne->Canberra route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Canberra flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $16. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $31.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Canberra to Melbourne departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $16. Conversely, departing from Canberra on a friday may cost you an additional $32.
Top prices Melbourne-Canberra
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Canberra | 06-02 to 10-02-2025 | $ 88 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Canberra | 07-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 88 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Canberra | 08-02 to 15-02-2025 | $ 89 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Canberra | 19-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 88 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Canberra | 20-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 88 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Canberra | 21-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 88 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Canberra | 06-03 to 10-03-2025 | $ 88 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Canberra | 16-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 88 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Canberra | 20-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 88 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Canberra | 11-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 89 | direct flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Canberra to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Canberra flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Canberra, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 143 $, which is a saving of 18 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (57 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Canberra flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 145 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 159), 3 to 4 months ($ 145), 4 to 5 months ($ 153), 5 to 6 months ($ 157) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 134 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 146), 3 to 4 months ($ 138), 4 to 5 months ($ 153) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 138 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 154), 2 to 3 months ($ 147), 4 to 5 months ($ 143), 5 to 6 months ($ 159), 6 to 7 months ($ 162) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 153 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 160), 2 to 3 months ($ 160), 3 to 4 months ($ 155), 5 to 6 months ($ 162), 6 to 7 months ($ 160) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 141 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 143), 8 to 9 months ($ 143) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 139 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 153), 3 to 4 months ($ 158), 9 to 10 months ($ 144) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 137 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 158), 3 to 4 months ($ 159), 6 to 7 months ($ 153), 7 to 8 months ($ 147), 9 to 10 months ($ 151), 10 to 11 months ($ 156) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 128 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 152), 2 to 3 months ($ 148) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 131 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 147), 3 to 4 months ($ 163), 10 to 11 months ($ 165) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 140 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 142), 3 to 4 months ($ 159), 10 to 11 months ($ 155) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 134 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 139), 3 to 4 months ($ 143) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 145 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 147), 3 to 4 months ($ 146), 4 to 5 months ($ 155) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Canberra are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $1. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $3 more.
Melbourne to Canberra: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 313 $231 to $505 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 189 $136 to $213 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 167 $108 to $228 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 118 $88 to $190 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 121 $88 to $161 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 152 $89 to $194 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 130 $93 to $148 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 105 $102 to $108 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 149 $149 to $149 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 141 $123 to $158 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, april, may, june, august and september are cheaper to travel to Canberra. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!