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Cheap flights from Sydney to Canberra from $139

SYD — CBR
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Canberra

Thu 15/1012:10 -
Nonstop0h 55m
Mon 19/1009:35 -
Nonstop0h 55m
Deal found 13/9$139
Wed 18/1121:45 -
1 stop13h 55m
Tue 24/1116:05 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 13/9$369
Wed 18/1107:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Tue 24/1112:25 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 13/9$379
Tue 20/1007:00 -
1 stop5h 05m
Sat 24/1015:35 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 14/9$392
Wed 21/1007:00 -
1 stop5h 05m
Sat 24/1007:05 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 14/9$393
Tue 13/1021:45 -
1 stop17h 35m
Tue 20/1009:05 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 15/9$399
Wed 14/1007:20 -
1 stop8h 00m
Tue 20/1006:05 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 13/9$402
Tue 13/1021:45 -
1 stop17h 35m
Tue 20/1012:40 -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 15/9$409
Wed 14/1007:20 -
1 stop8h 00m
Tue 20/1012:40 -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 13/9$410
Thu 10/1208:20 -
1 stop6h 35m
Fri 11/1206:05 -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 16/9$419

Find flight deals from Sydney to Canberra

Round-trip from

$139

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$470

Good round-trip deal

$523 or less

Good one-way deal

$267 or less
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 15/10-19/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 50m total
  • Sydney to Canberra
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/11

06:10-14:50

1 stop8h 40m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$197
Fastest return journey

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/11

09:50-10:50

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$220

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/12

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 6/12

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

Thu 22/10

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

Thu 10/12

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

Wed 2/12

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

Sun 13/12

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

Tue 10/11

16:50-17:50

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

SydneyCanberra

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CBR Canberra

SYDCBR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/11

16:05-17:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Canberra (average of $426). Flying from Sydney to Canberra in July is currently the most expensive (average of $591). 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 9% 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 $431 and $513 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $139 on Qantas Airways (15 Oct–19 Oct).

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
475 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Food

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
475 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Food

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
1,099 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Food

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 66 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 139 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 $215, 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 $280. 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 (93%), United Airlines (93%), Air India( 91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Canberra?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to Canberra? While on average our users pay $482, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $180. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Canberra), is priced around $416.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Canberra (average of $426). Flying from Sydney to Canberra in July is currently the most expensive (average of $591). 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$215Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$280Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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