Australia · 291 miles (469 km)

Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR) flights

4 airlines fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR): Jetstar, Qantas, Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia. The two airports are 291 miles (469 km) apart. Qantas and Qatar Airways are in oneworld. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sydney, Launceston and Newcastle and more.

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Airlines flying nonstop from MEL to CBR

JetstarNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Qatar Airwaysoneworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
Virgin AustraliaNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it

Book MEL to CBR with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas, Qatar Airways
American AAdvantageBooks Qantas, Qatar Airways
British Airways ClubBooks Qantas, Qatar Airways
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas, Qatar Airways
Emirates SkywardsBooks Jetstar, Qantas
Finnair PlusBooks Qantas, Qatar Airways
Iberia ClubBooks Qantas, Qatar Airways
JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas, Qatar Airways
Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas, Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas, Qatar Airways
Air Canada AeroplanBooks Virgin Australia
Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
JetBlue TrueBlueBooks Qatar Airways
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Virgin Australia
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia VelocityBooks Virgin Australia

MEL to CBR with one stop

6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

Via Sydney (SYD)Qantas and Virgin Australia the whole way
Via Launceston (LST)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then Link Airways
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Via Newcastle (NTL)Jetstar, Virgin Australia and 1 more, then FlyPelican and Link Airways
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Via Hobart (HBA)Qantas the whole way
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Via Adelaide (ADL)Qantas and Virgin Australia the whole way
Via Coffs Harbour (CFS)Qantas, then Link Airways
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MEL to CBR: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to CBR?

Jetstar, Qantas (oneworld), Qatar Airways (oneworld) and Virgin Australia fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR).

How far is Melbourne from Canberra by plane?

Melbourne (MEL) and Canberra (CBR) are 291 miles (469 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MEL to CBR award flights?

16 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank and 8 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does MEL to CBR cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MEL to CBR with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Melbourne and Canberra?

The most direct connections are through Sydney (SYD), Launceston (LST), Newcastle (NTL), Hobart (HBA) and Adelaide (ADL). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qantas through Sydney.

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Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.