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$175+ Cheap flights to Canberra

— CBR
28 Oct — 4 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Canberra in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Canberra

Wed 11/1107:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Wed 18/1115:30 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 27/9$370
Tue 10/1121:50 -
1 stop17h 00m
Wed 18/1115:30 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 27/9$372
Tue 20/1021:45 -
1 stop17h 35m
Tue 27/1014:35 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 23/9$394
Wed 4/1109:10 -
1 stop5h 40m
Thu 5/1106:05 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 28/9$401
Thu 12/1106:00 -
1 stop5h 40m
Thu 19/1107:55 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 27/9$409
Wed 11/1109:50 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Wed 18/1115:30 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 27/9$410
Tue 10/1110:35 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Wed 18/1115:30 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 27/9$413

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Return from

$370

One-way from

$175

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$515

Good round-trip deal

$486 or less

Good one-way deal

$248 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/11-18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 25m total
  • Sydney to Canberra
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 55m total
  • Sydney to Canberra
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in September 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra.
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SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/10

21:50-14:50

1 stop17h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$206
Fastest return journey

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/10

07:35-08:35

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

16:50-17:50

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/12

10:35-11:35

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/11

17:50-18:50

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/12

09:50-10:50

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$231

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/12

16:05-17:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$232

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/12

16:50-17:50

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$232

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/12

20:35-21:35

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$232

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/12

07:35-08:35

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$232

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Canberra

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Canberra?

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

Weekly flight availability to Canberra

The most flights from Sydney to Canberra are scheduled on a Friday (85 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (46 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways 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
478 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
478 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
478 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,102 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
478 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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. 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 $111, while return flights cost around $149.

  • How much is a return flight to Canberra?

    A return flight to Canberra will typically cost around $392, however they can be found for as little as $149.

  • 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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