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.

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 93 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.

How popular is this Sydney to Canberra flight route?

This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra was viewed by 151 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 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.

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 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Canberra

The most flights from SYD to CBR are scheduled on a Wednesday (85 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Canberra?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to Canberra? While on average our users pay $405, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $204. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Canberra), is priced around $323.

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: Air India (96%), ANA (89%), Qatar Airways( 83%).

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 53 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.

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.

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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.

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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 $412). 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 afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% 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 $406 and $487 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $323 on Qantas Airways (15 Dec–5 Jan).

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.

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Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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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 53 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.
How popular is this Sydney to Canberra flight route?
This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra was viewed by 151 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 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.
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 55% 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: Air India (96%), ANA (89%), Qatar Airways( 83%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Canberra?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to Canberra? While on average our users pay $405, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $204. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Canberra), is priced around $323.
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 $412). 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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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 afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% 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 $406 and $487 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $323 on Qantas Airways (15 Dec–5 Jan).

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Canberra

The most flights from SYD to CBR are scheduled on a Wednesday (85 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 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 93 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.

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.

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Sydney to Canberra flights typically cost between $406 and $487 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $323 on Qantas Airways (15 Dec–5 Jan).