Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR) flights
An economy award from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR) starts at 5,700 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Jetstar, plus taxes and fees from $24.10. 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.
How many miles MEL to CBR costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Jetstar | 5,700 | $24.10–67.75 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 6,000 | $15–45 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 6,000 | $15–45 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 6,000 | $15–45 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qantas | 7,500 | $35–65 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Virgin Australia | 8,000 | $43–73 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Qantas | 8,000 | $15–545 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Virgin Australia | 8,000 | $15–45 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 10,000 | $15–45 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 10,000 | $15–45 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Qantas | 12,000 | $15–45 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 13,000 | $24.10–67.75 |
Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines 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 AirwaysFC
- Via Newcastle (NTL)Jetstar, Virgin Australia and 1 more, then FlyPelican and Link AirwaysFPFC
- Via Hobart (HBA)Qantas the whole wayFC
- Via Adelaide (ADL)Qantas and Virgin Australia the whole way
- Via Coffs Harbour (CFS)Qantas, then Link AirwaysFC
MEL to CBR: common questions
How many miles does MEL to CBR cost?
In economy it starts at 5,700 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Jetstar, plus taxes and fees from $24.10. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (6,000), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
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.
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.
More routes
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.