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Flight prices are per adult in Australian Dollars, based on payment at qantas.com by BPAY made 7 days or more before departure, or POLi. A fee applies for other payments. Fares may not be available on all flights or days. Some flights are operated by partner or subsidiary airlines. We will do our best to get you where you want to be on time, but we don’t guarantee flight times or schedules and they aren’t part of our contract with you.
Enjoy a meal or snack every time you fly with us, as well as a range of refreshments including beer and wine
Pack more into your trip with checked and carry-on baggage included in every fare.
We've introduced further flexibility on eligible Qantas operated flights. Booking and travel dates apply.
A capital city known for having four seasons in one day, cosmopolitan Melbourne boasts a vibrant creative scene, must-see sporting events and plenty of world-class restaurants. Its famed laneways and alleys are full of hidden gems, so there’s always something exciting to find in Melbourne.
View our Melbourne travel guideIt’s great to visit Melbourne at all times of the year but always be prepared for a change in the weather. Summer is warm and a perfect time to explore the nearby Great Ocean Road, while autumn and winter are cooler as the city becomes obsessed with AFL.
The direct flight time from Canberra to Melbourne is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
On average, there are 9 flights per day from Canberra to Melbourne, and a total of 66 flights per week.
Thursday and Friday have the highest number of daily flights from Canberra to Melbourne.
We want your journey from Canberra to Melbourne to be as smooth as possible and the following information will help make that happen.
Canberra Airport. Located 8 km (5 miles) from the city centre, Canberra AirportOpens external site (CBR) is the gateway to the National Capital and serves flights to the country's state capitals, as well as Newcastle, Gold Coast, Wellington (New Zealand) and Singapore. Qantas flights QF400 and above operate from this terminal.
All passengers flying from Canberra to Melbourne are allocated checked baggage. If extra luggage is needed, it can be purchased online prior departure.
Passengers travelling from Canberra to Melbourne can check-in online up to 24 hours in advance or visit a kiosk to check-in at the terminal.
Melbourne Airport. Located 20 km (12.5 miles) from the city centre, Melbourne Domestic AirportOpens external site in a new window (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, is the main airport serving the state of Victoria. Qantas operates from two terminals in Melbourne T1 - domestic and T2 - international.
Once you touch down in Melbourne, you’ll be greeted by the friendly airport staff. Then there are multiple transport options available to get you on your way.
For convenience, head into the city centre via taxi or rideshare from beyond the terminal building. For a cheaper alternative, the SkyBus goes from the airport to Southern Cross station in approximately 30 minutes.
Melbourne’s city centre is easy to navigate on foot, but for faster trips around the CBD, free trams are available. For longer journeys, purchase a reloadable myki card and enjoy unlimited access to Melbourne’s network of trains, buses and trams for the duration of your stay.
When you fly from Canberra to Melbourne, we want every moment of your journey to be enjoyable, so you arrive ready to explore the city.
With a number of check-in options designed to suit your needs, it’s easy to get your trip to Melbourne off to the right start. Visit a kiosk or desk at Melbourne Airport to check in on arrival or use our online and mobile check-in services to check-in for your flight up to 24 hours before departure.
Baggage is included on your flight from Canberra to Melbourne. Visit the baggage calculator to find out more.
If your flights were booked through a travel agency or third-party website, please contact them directly to discuss your options.
If your plans have changed or you no longer wish to travel, visit Manage Booking to change your travel dates or cancel your flight and request a flight credit to use towards a future flight. Please visit our Booking changes and other options page for more information.
If we’ve cancelled your Qantas flight, including your Classic Flight Reward booking, wait to hear from us before changing your booking. We’ll be contacting anyone whose flight has been impacted as soon as possible.
* Flight prices are per adult in Australian Dollars, based on payment at qantas.com by BPAY made 7 days or more before departure, POLi or Qantas issued UATP. For other payment options a percentage based fee applies, capped at a maximum per passenger of $22 for Domestic or $120 for International travel. Prices are not guaranteed until payment is made. Fares may not be available on all flights or days. Some flights are operated by partner or subsidiary airlines. Prices may fluctuate if taxes or foreign exchange rates change. Passengers booking Premium Economy may be seated in Economy on connecting flights. Check the fare rules for more details before booking. Inclusions vary between flights. All schedules subject to change, including last minute aircraft changes. QantasLink flights operated by Sunstate Airlines (Qld) Pty Ltd ABN 82 009 734 703, Eastern Australia Airlines Pty Ltd ABN 77 001 599 024, and National Jet Systems Pty Ltd ABN 11 008 279 203. Licence No per state: QLD - 407, NSW - 2TA000237, VIC - 30362, SA - TTA155, WA - 9TA52.
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+ Meals, beverages, entertainment and offerings vary between flights and cabins. Alcohol offered during select flight times on select flights.
Ω This offer applies to Qantas operated flights for the following dates: Australian Domestic: booked between 21 May 2020 and 28 February 2022, for travel between 12 June 2020 and 28 February 2022. Trans-Tasman: booked between 15 October 2020 and 28 February 2022, for travel between 16 October 2020 and 28 February 2022. International: booked between 25 February 2021 and 28 February 2022, for travel between 1 November 2021 and 31 December 2022. If you decide to change the date of your travel, we'll waive the change fee. You'll need to change your flight before your scheduled date of departure and select a new travel date within 12 months of your original booking date. When you're ready to rebook, you'll also need to cover any fare increase for your new flight, if applicable. For all changes, your applicable Fare Rules and the Qantas Conditions of Carriage apply.
