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Cheap flights from Sydney to Canberra from $176

SYD — CBR
2 Nov — 9 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Canberra

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Canberra

Wed 4/1107:20 -
1 stop7h 30m
Wed 18/1115:30 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 2/10$367
Tue 10/1121:50 -
1 stop17h 00m
Wed 18/1115:30 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 27/9$376
Wed 4/1109:10 -
1 stop5h 40m
Thu 5/1106:05 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 28/9$406
Tue 10/1110:35 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Wed 18/1115:30 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 29/9$413
Thu 12/1106:00 -
1 stop5h 40m
Thu 19/1107:55 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 28/9$420
Wed 4/1119:05 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Wed 18/1115:30 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 30/9$422
Mon 16/1122:00 -
1 stop18h 30m
Mon 23/1116:05 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 2/10$438
Wed 9/1208:20 -
1 stop6h 35m
Thu 10/1210:40 -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 28/9$442

Find flight deals from Sydney to Canberra

Round-trip from

$367

One-way from

$176

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$448

Good round-trip deal

$491 or less

Good one-way deal

$251 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/11-18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 15m total
  • Sydney to Canberra
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/11-31/12
  • 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 ($77 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

09:50-10:50

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$225

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/11

19:05-20:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/12

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

Fri 26/3

07:35-08:35

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/3

10:35-11:35

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/2

12:20-13:20

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/3

17:05-18:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/2

09:50-10:50

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/2

10:35-11:35

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/10

07:35-08:35

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$232

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Canberra

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Canberra from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Canberra

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Canberra?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Canberra (average of $439). Flying from Sydney to Canberra in July is currently the most expensive (average of $606). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CBR?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Canberra in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Canberra?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Canberra flights typically cost between $397 and $536 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $367 on Jetstar (4 Nov–18 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Canberra, such as Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
479 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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
479 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
479 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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
1,101 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
479 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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

Related info for your journey

  • What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Canberra?

    Booking a flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Canberra (CBR) is your only option if you wish to fly from Sydney to Canberra. On a typical day, there are 35 flights from Kingsford Smith to Canberra, all of which are around 1h 00m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from Kingsford Smith to Canberra.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Canberra flight route?

    This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra was viewed by 128 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Canberra?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Canberra in 1h. Fly via Virgin Australia to get the fastest option. The distance from Sydney to Canberra is about 237 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Canberra round-trip?

    Currently priced at $220, Virgin Australia will fly you from Sydney to Canberra and back. In addition to Virgin Australia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as $273. These flights start at 56% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Canberra?

    Before booking your flight to Canberra from Sydney, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ANA (92%), United Airlines (91%), Qatar Airways( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Canberra?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to Canberra? While on average our users pay $493, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $185. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Canberra), is priced around $369.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Canberra that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Canberra flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Canberra?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Canberra.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Canberra?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Canberra by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Canberra?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Canberra (average of $439). Flying from Sydney to Canberra in July is currently the most expensive (average of $606). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Sydney to Canberra on these airlines

Virgin Australia flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra
Qantas Airways flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra

Top 2 airlines flying from Sydney to Canberra

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$220Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$273Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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