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$174+ 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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CBR
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Canberra in 2025

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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 5 December 2025.

Wed 24/1219:05SYD - CBR
Nonstop1h 00mVirgin Australia
Sun 28/1219:05CBR - SYD
Nonstop1h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/12$396
Wed 17/1207:20SYD - CBR
1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia
Wed 31/1207:05CBR - SYD
Nonstop1h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/12$401
Fri 26/1207:35SYD - CBR
Nonstop1h 00mVirgin Australia
Sun 28/1219:05CBR - SYD
Nonstop1h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/12$404
Mon 29/1216:50SYD - CBR
Nonstop1h 00mVirgin Australia
Wed 31/1207:05CBR - SYD
Nonstop1h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/12$407
Thu 18/1217:50SYD - CBR
Nonstop1h 00mVirgin Australia
Sun 21/1219:05CBR - SYD
Nonstop1h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/12$410
Wed 31/1219:05SYD - CBR
Nonstop1h 00mVirgin Australia
Wed 7/115:20CBR - SYD
Nonstop1h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/12$411
Wed 24/1219:05SYD - CBR
Nonstop1h 00mVirgin Australia
Mon 29/1219:05CBR - SYD
Nonstop1h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/12$413
Wed 17/1212:20SYD - CBR
Nonstop1h 00mVirgin Australia
Thu 18/1219:05CBR - SYD
Nonstop1h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/12$425
Thu 11/1206:50SYD - CBR
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1207:55CBR - SYD
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$451

Find flight deals to Canberra

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 5 December 2025.

Return from

$328

One-way from

$168

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$439

Good round-trip deal

$412 or less

Good one-way deal

$206 or less
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 4/3-18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 40m total
  • Sydney to Canberra
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 20/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 35m total
  • Sydney to Canberra
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra.
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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

08:20-14:35

1 stop6h 15m

Canberra

Sat 16/5

10:30-19:50

1 stop9h 20m

$331

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/1

16:50-17:50

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Fri 23/1

17:35-18:35

Nonstop1h 00m

$352

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

10:20-14:55

1 stop4h 35m

Canberra

Wed 4/3

10:20-11:20

Nonstop1h 00m

$357

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/2

09:10-14:50

1 stop5h 40m

Canberra

Fri 20/3

10:20-11:20

Nonstop1h 00m

$364

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

09:20-14:55

1 stop5h 35m

Canberra

Tue 3/3

10:40-15:50

1 stop5h 10m

$368

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/3

07:20-15:25

1 stop8h 05m

Canberra

Wed 29/4

15:00-22:15

1 stop7h 15m

$374

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

10:20-14:55

1 stop4h 35m

Canberra

Tue 3/3

18:55-22:25

1 stop3h 30m

$380

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

15:30-16:25

Nonstop0h 55m

Canberra

Mon 2/3

19:15-20:10

Nonstop0h 55m

$389

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/12

12:20-13:20

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Tue 6/1

17:35-18:35

Nonstop1h 00m

$389

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

17:20-14:55

1 stop21h 35m

$174

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Best time to book a flight to Canberra

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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 28 November 2025.

The best time to book flights to Canberra is 74 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 5 December 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
426 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

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
426 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

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
947 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

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
6.6
Okay
488 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

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 62 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 $79, while return flights cost around $144.

  • How much is a return flight to Canberra?

    A return flight to Canberra will typically cost around $488, however they can be found for as little as $144.

  • 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 (1 hour 0 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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