Q: 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 $454 and $518 in December. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $286 on Qantas Airways (1 Dec–5 Dec).

Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 30m.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $338.

Question 3

How often are flights from Sydney to Canberra delayed?

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About 9% of weekly flights between Sydney and Canberra have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 minutes.

Question 4

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Canberra on Cheapflights.

Question 5

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 10m.

Question 6

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Canberra flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Canberra flights typically cost between $454 and $518 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $286 on Qantas Airways (1 Dec–5 Dec).

Question 8

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Canberra flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Question 9

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 10

How popular is this Sydney to Canberra flight route?

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This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra was viewed by 177 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Sydney to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Canberra in 1h. Fly via Virgin Australia or Jetstar to get the fastest option. The distance from Sydney to Canberra is about 237 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 12

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

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Currently priced at $302, 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 $383. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Canberra one-way?

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $134. Virgin Australia flights start at $175 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $194 one-way.

Question 14

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Canberra (average of $429). Flying from Sydney to Canberra in May is currently the most expensive (average of $552). 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.

Question 15

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Canberra

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The most flights from SYD to CBR are scheduled on a Monday (77 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Canberra ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Canberra when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Canberra, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Question 18

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to Canberra? While on average our users pay $455, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $201. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Canberra), is priced around $289.

Question 19

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Canberra?

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Before booking your flight to Canberra from Sydney, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air India (95%), Qatar Airways (89%), ANA( 85%).

Question 20

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

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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 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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 57 flights from Kingsford Smith to Canberra, all of which are around 0h 55m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from Kingsford Smith to Canberra.

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Canberra?

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

Question 24

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

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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.

Question 25

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Canberra?

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Deals for Sydney to Canberra flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 26

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Canberra?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Sydney to Canberra for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Canberra with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Sydney to Canberra, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Canberra become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Sydney to Canberra and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	$286
One-way from	$174
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$536
Good round-trip deal	$453 or less
Good one-way deal	$225 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$302	Average$473	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$383	Average$458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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

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 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Canberra

The most flights from SYD to CBR are scheduled on a Monday (77 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

How often are flights from Sydney to Canberra delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Sydney and Canberra have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Canberra flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Canberra flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Canberra?

Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Canberra on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Canberra?

Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $338.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Canberra?

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Canberra?

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 30m.

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