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$156+ 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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CBR
14 Oct — 21 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 14 September 2025.

Return from

$368

One-way from

$156

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$475

Good round-trip deal

$456 or less

Good one-way deal

$229 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 29/10-5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 20m total
  • Sydney to Canberra
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 45m total
  • Sydney to Canberra
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($33 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 September 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 14 September 2025.

Wed 15/1007:20SYD - CBR
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
Mon 20/1016:05CBR - SYD
1 stop16h 30mJetstar
Deal found 12/9$307
Wed 29/1006:10SYD - CBR
1 stop8h 40mJetstar
Wed 5/1115:30CBR - SYD
1 stop5h 40mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$368
Tue 14/1021:45SYD - CBR
1 stop17h 45mJetstar
Sat 18/1017:30CBR - SYD
1 stop4h 45mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$371
Wed 12/1106:10SYD - CBR
1 stop8h 40mJetstar
Sun 16/1115:30CBR - SYD
1 stop18h 05mJetstar
Deal found 13/9$377
Thu 27/1115:50SYD - CBR
1 stop23h 05mVirgin Australia
Sat 29/1110:40CBR - SYD
1 stop7h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/9$383
Wed 15/1006:00SYD - CBR
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1019:05CBR - SYD
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$395
Wed 15/1007:20SYD - CBR
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
Fri 17/1016:05CBR - SYD
1 stop16h 30mJetstar
Deal found 12/9$401
Mon 13/1019:05SYD - CBR
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1016:05CBR - SYD
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$403
Wed 29/1006:10SYD - CBR
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1116:05CBR - SYD
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$404
Tue 14/1021:45SYD - CBR
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1019:35CBR - SYD
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9$407
Tue 11/1108:20SYD - CBR
1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia
Sat 15/1115:20CBR - SYD
Nonstop1h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/9$410

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

06:10-14:50

1 stop8h 40m

Canberra

Wed 5/11

15:30-21:10

1 stop5h 40m

$368

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

19:05-20:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 15/10

16:05-22:15

1 stop6h 10m

$403

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

06:10-14:50

1 stop8h 40m

Canberra

Sun 2/11

16:05-17:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$404

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

21:45-15:30

1 stop17h 45m

Canberra

Fri 17/10

19:35-20:30

Nonstop0h 55m

$407

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/2

09:20-14:55

1 stop5h 35m

Canberra

Tue 3/3

10:40-17:20

1 stop6h 40m

$419

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/11

12:20-13:20

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Tue 2/12

10:40-15:50

1 stop5h 10m

$419

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

07:35-08:35

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Mon 13/10

19:05-20:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$419

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/12

19:05-20:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Sun 11/1

16:05-17:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$419

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

06:10-14:50

1 stop8h 40m

Canberra

Wed 5/11

08:50-09:50

Nonstop1h 00m

$422

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/10

21:45-11:35

1 stop13h 50m

Canberra

Sat 1/11

17:40-22:10

1 stop4h 30m

$424

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Best time to book a flight to Canberra

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The best time to book flights to Canberra is 46 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.

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 14 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar to Australia. 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
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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 64 flights per day from Sydney. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 3 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 $78, while return flights cost around $114.

  • How much is a return flight to Canberra?

    A return flight to Canberra will typically cost around $200, however they can be found for as little as $76.

  • 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).

  • Which airport is closest to Australian War Memorial?

    f being close to Australian War Memorial is important to you, you’ll want to land at Canberra Airport.

  • 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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