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$168+ 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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CBR
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Canberra in 2026

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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 21 January 2026.

Wed 4/307:20
SYD
-
CBR
1 stop7h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/315:20
CBR
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$339
Fri 13/209:50
SYD
-
CBR
Nonstop1h 00m
Virgin Australia
Sun 15/216:05
CBR
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 18/1$355
Wed 4/307:20
SYD
-
CBR
1 stop7h 30m
Jetstar
Wed 11/315:30
CBR
-
SYD
1 stop17h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/1$371
Fri 13/209:50
SYD
-
CBR
Nonstop1h 00m
Virgin Australia
Tue 17/210:40
CBR
-
SYD
1 stop23h 10m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 18/1$376
Mon 22/610:20
SYD
-
CBR
1 stop4h 15m
Virgin Australia
Mon 20/710:30
CBR
-
SYD
1 stop21h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 18/1$382
Thu 5/316:05
SYD
-
CBR
Nonstop1h 00m
Virgin Australia
Thu 12/307:55
CBR
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 19/1$383
Mon 16/219:05
SYD
-
CBR
Nonstop1h 00m
Virgin Australia
Mon 23/219:05
CBR
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 18/1$385
Fri 13/221:45
SYD
-
CBR
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/219:05
CBR
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$392
Mon 22/620:35
SYD
-
CBR
Nonstop1h 00m
Virgin Australia
Sun 19/719:05
CBR
-
SYD
Nonstop1h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 18/1$395

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Find the latest flights to Canberra in 2026, 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 21 January 2026.

Return from

$339

One-way from

$168

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$414

Good round-trip deal

$478 or less

Good one-way deal

$210 or less
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 4/3-11/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 30m total
  • Sydney to Canberra
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  • Virgin Australia
  • 11/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 35m total
  • Sydney to Canberra
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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/4

10:20-14:35

1 stop4h 15m

Canberra

Thu 23/4

10:30-17:50

1 stop7h 20m

$346

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/2

09:50-10:50

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Sun 15/2

16:05-17:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$355

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

07:20-14:50

1 stop7h 30m

Canberra

Wed 11/3

15:30-22:15

1 stop6h 45m

$358

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

07:20-14:50

1 stop7h 30m

Canberra

Wed 11/3

15:30-20:50

1 stop5h 20m

$364

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/2

10:35-11:35

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Tue 17/2

10:40-08:30

1 stop21h 50m

$376

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

12:20-13:20

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 11/3

15:20-16:20

Nonstop1h 00m

$377

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/6

10:20-14:35

1 stop4h 15m

Canberra

Mon 20/7

10:30-07:30

1 stop21h 00m

$382

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

16:05-17:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Thu 12/3

07:55-08:55

Nonstop1h 00m

$383

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

19:05-20:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Mon 23/2

19:05-20:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$385

SydneyCanberra

SYD - CBR

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/2

08:50-09:50

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Tue 24/2

06:05-07:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$386

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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 21 January 2026.
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
430 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
510 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent

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 54 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 $75, while return flights cost around $80.

  • How much is a return flight to Canberra?

    A return flight to Canberra will typically cost around $216, however they can be found for as little as $80.

  • 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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