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$174+ Cheap flights to Canberra

— CBR
30 Sep — 7 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Canberra in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Canberra

Tue 15/1207:20 -
1 stop7h 30m
Wed 16/1215:30 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 27/8$363
Tue 15/1207:20 -
1 stop7h 30m
Wed 16/1210:20 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 27/8$370
Tue 13/1021:45 -
1 stop17h 35m
Tue 20/1007:05 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 29/8$380
Tue 20/1006:00 -
1 stop6h 05m
Sat 24/1007:05 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 29/8$389
Wed 9/1221:45 -
1 stop13h 55m
Wed 23/1209:05 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 27/8$398
Wed 14/1007:00 -
1 stop5h 05m
Wed 21/1014:35 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 29/8$401
Mon 16/1117:50 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Wed 18/1115:30 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 31/8$413
Mon 12/1016:05 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Mon 19/1016:00 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 31/8$421
Thu 8/1009:50 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Wed 14/1012:40 -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 27/8$431

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Return from

$363

One-way from

$169

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$530

Good round-trip deal

$398 or less

Good one-way deal

$259 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/12-16/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 15m total
  • Sydney to Canberra
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 40m total
  • Sydney to Canberra
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

06:00-12:05

1 stop6h 05m

Canberra

Wed 21/10

12:40-22:15

1 stop9h 35m

$440
Fastest return journey

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

17:05-18:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 14/10

08:05-09:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$442

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/9

09:50-10:50

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 30/9

09:05-10:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$458

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/10

08:50-09:50

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Thu 29/10

07:55-08:55

Nonstop1h 00m

$459

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/10

17:50-18:50

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Tue 20/10

07:05-08:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$461

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/10

06:00-16:30

1 stop10h 30m

Canberra

Wed 28/10

12:25-22:15

1 stop9h 50m

$463

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/11

17:50-18:50

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 18/11

16:05-17:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$469

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/10

16:05-17:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Mon 19/10

14:35-15:35

Nonstop1h 00m

$470

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/9

09:50-10:50

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Thu 1/10

18:40-19:40

Nonstop1h 00m

$480
Cheapest one-way

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/12

07:20-14:50

1 stop7h 30m

$211

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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 (78 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 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
473 reviews
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Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

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
473 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
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Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

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
1,087 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
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Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

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 63 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 $89, while return flights cost around $97.

  • How much is a return flight to Canberra?

    A return flight to Canberra will typically cost around $238, however they can be found for as little as $97.

  • 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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