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Cheap flights from Sydney to Canberra from $195

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CBR
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra are usually found in January or April, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Canberra

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Canberra (CBR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$288

One-way from

$198

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$444

Good round-trip deal

$399 or less

Good one-way deal

$201 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 40m total
  • Sydney to Canberra
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 20/4
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 00m total
  • Sydney to Canberra
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($26 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 round-trip flights in February 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 from Sydney to Canberra
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Canberra. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Mon 19/508:10SYD - CBR
1 stop6h 20mJetstar
Fri 23/515:05CBR - SYD
1 stop7h 10mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$286
Sat 5/406:00SYD - CBR
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/415:05CBR - SYD
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$343
Sat 22/307:35SYD - CBR
Nonstop1h 00mVirgin Australia
Sat 29/307:05CBR - SYD
Nonstop1h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$395
Wed 5/307:05SYD - CBR
Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 9/319:10CBR - SYD
Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$455

Find flights from Sydney to Canberra within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Canberra that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

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Sydney

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Canberra

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/5

08:10-14:30

1 stop6h 20m

Canberra

Fri 23/5

15:05-22:15

1 stop7h 10m

$286

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/4

06:00-14:55

1 stop8h 55m

Canberra

Wed 9/4

15:05-20:05

1 stop5h 00m

$343

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/3

07:35-08:35

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Sat 29/3

07:05-08:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$395

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

07:05-08:00

Nonstop0h 55m

Canberra

Mon 10/3

18:10-19:05

Nonstop0h 55m

$453

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/3

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

$195

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/4

17:05-18:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$198

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/2

21:45-14:55

1 stop17h 10m

$203

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/3

06:05-07:00

Nonstop0h 55m

$228

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Canberra

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sydney to Canberra including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney 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 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sydney 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Canberra?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Canberra (average of $169). Flying from Sydney to Canberra in September is currently the most expensive (average of $265). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CBR?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Canberra. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Canberra in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Canberra

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Canberra. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

The most flights from SYD to CBR are scheduled on a Wednesday (109 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

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 inches 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 20 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Canberra, such as Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
815 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Canberra?

    Booking a flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Canberra (CBR) is your only option if you wish to fly from Sydney to Canberra. On a typical day, there are 73 flights from Kingsford Smith to Canberra, all of which are around 1h 00m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Kingsford Smith to Canberra.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Canberra flight route?

    This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra was viewed by 534 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Canberra round-trip?

    Currently priced at $288, Jetstar will fly you from Sydney to Canberra and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $397 and $455, respectively. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Canberra one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Virgin Australia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $198. Jetstar flights start at $201 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $239 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Canberra?

    Before booking your flight to Canberra from Sydney, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ANA (95%), Fiji Airways (94%), Qatar Airways( 92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Canberra?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to Canberra? While on average our users pay $328, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $173. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Canberra), is priced around $296.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Canberra that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Canberra flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Canberra?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Canberra.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Canberra?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Canberra by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Canberra?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Canberra (average of $169). Flying from Sydney to Canberra in September is currently the most expensive (average of $265). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Canberra

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Canberra. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$301Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$303Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$355Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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