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$201+ Cheap flights to Canberra

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CBR
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Flights to Canberra in 2025

Find the latest flights to Canberra in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 27 March 2025.

Return from

$239

One-way from

$206

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$461

Good round-trip deal

$449 or less

Good one-way deal

$228 or less
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 7/5-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 35m total
  • Sydney to Canberra
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 16/4
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 00m total
  • Sydney to Canberra
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra.
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Cheapest flights to Canberra
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Canberra. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 March 2025.

Wed 7/510:20SYD - CBR
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 14/510:30CBR - SYD
1 stop5h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/3$239
Wed 7/510:20SYD - CBR
1 stop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/510:30CBR - SYD
1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$255
Thu 1/521:20SYD - CBR
1 stop14h 45mJetstar
Sun 4/512:40CBR - SYD
1 stop18h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/3$325
Wed 23/418:35SYD - CBR
Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 30/419:15CBR - SYD
Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/3$357

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/5

10:20-14:35

1 stop4h 15m

Canberra

Wed 14/5

10:30-15:50

1 stop5h 20m

$239

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/5

10:20-14:30

1 stop4h 10m

Canberra

Wed 14/5

10:30-15:50

1 stop5h 20m

$255

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

21:20-12:05

1 stop14h 45m

Canberra

Sun 4/5

12:40-07:25

1 stop18h 45m

$325

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/4

18:35-19:30

Nonstop0h 55m

Canberra

Wed 30/4

19:15-20:10

Nonstop0h 55m

$357

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/7

21:20-12:05

1 stop14h 45m

$201

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/4

08:50-09:50

Nonstop1h 00m

$206

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/5

20:45-14:35

1 stop17h 50m

$220

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/4

15:35-16:30

Nonstop0h 55m

$228

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Deals found on 27/3

Best time to book a flight to Canberra

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Canberra

When is the best time to book a flight to Canberra?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Canberra. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights to Canberra is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Canberra?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Canberra takes 0 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Canberra from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Canberra

The most flights from Sydney to Canberra are scheduled on a Wednesday (109 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Canberra?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Canberra are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $226

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $192

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Canberra?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Canberra are Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia.

Rainfall in Canberra by month

Plan your trip to Canberra by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Canberra ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Canberra when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Canberra by month

Plan your trip to Canberra by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Canberra, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Canberra. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Canberra. Reviews last updated 27 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar to Canberra. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

FAQs about flying to Canberra

  • What is good to know if travelling to Canberra?

    More informationThere are many reasons to book flights to Canberra, one being several festivals during the year including Summernats Car Festival (January), Canberra Multicultural Festival (February), Celebrate Canberra festival (coincides with Canberra Day on March 12), the National Folk Festival (April), Stonefest (October) at the University of Canberra, a popular music festival, book flights for festival season in advance.The Australian War Memorial is one of the most-visited museums in Australia. It’s not only a memorial to those who died in past wars, it also shines a light on today’s conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.The National Zoo and Aquarium in Gold Creek Village, just 20 minutes from Canberra, has Australia’s largest collections of big cats. The best thing about the zoo is that you can get close to the animals in their natural habitats. There’s an excellent Meet a Cheetah tour.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Canberra?

    Most people fly into Canberra (CBR) if they book a flight to Canberra. Canberra is conveniently located just 6.4 km from Canberra’s city centre. CBR handles an average of 72 flights per day from Sydney. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 2 airlines have flights to Canberra from Sydney.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Canberra if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Canberra on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Canberra?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Canberra.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Canberra?

    Canberra is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Canberra. One-way flights to Canberra typically cost $71, while return flights cost around $95.

  • How much is a return flight to Canberra?

    A return flight to Canberra will typically cost around $152, however they can be found for as little as $60.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Canberra depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Canberra, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Canberra have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Canberra can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Canberra?

    Yes. Canberra has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Vibe Hotel Canberra is the closest property to Canberra (0.0 km away from Canberra).

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