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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Canberra to Sydney flights typically cost between $418 and $392 in June. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $285 on Virgin Australia (23 June-24 June). Find deals

Question 1

How often are flights from Canberra to Sydney delayed?

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About 10% of weekly flights between Canberra and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 minutes. Find deals

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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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. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Canberra to Sydney flights typically cost between $418 and $392 in June.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $285 on Virgin Australia (23 June-24 June). Find deals

Question 5

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

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Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

How popular is this Canberra to Sydney flight route?

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This flight path from Canberra to Sydney Kingsford Smith was viewed by 3,031 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Canberra to Sydney?

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A quick flight from Canberra to Sydney can take about 5h 05m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $376. Canberra and Sydney are separated by a distance of 237 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 8

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Canberra to Sydney round-trip from $227. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Qantas Airways. These flights start at 45% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 9

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

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$144 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $182 and $191, respectively.

Question 10

How far ahead should I book a flight from Canberra to Sydney?

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The price you pay for your flight from Canberra to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 11

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

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Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Sydney (average of $181). Flying from Canberra to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $340). 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 12

What is the cheapest day to fly from Canberra to Sydney?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Canberra to Sydney flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 13

Weekly flight availability from Canberra to Sydney

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The most flights from CBR to SYD are scheduled on a Thursday (94 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 16

What are the cheapest flights from Canberra to Sydney?

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On average you can expect to pay $2,856 for a flight from Canberra to Sydney. The cheapest flight overall is $178 while the most popular route, (Canberra - Sydney Kingsford Smith) is currently priced at $374.

Question 17

What are the most reliable airlines from Canberra to Sydney?

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Canberra to Sydney are ANA (85%), American Airlines (85%) and Cathay Pacific (84%).

Question 18

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

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Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% on flights from Canberra to Sydney by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 19

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

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If you wish to fly to Sydney from Canberra, then you need to book flights from Canberra to Sydney Kingsford Smith. There are 42 flights from Canberra (CBR) to Kingsford Smith (SYD) per day to choose from. Flights to Sydney from Canberra are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 0h 55m is how long a nonstop flight from Canberra to Sydney Kingsford Smith typically takes.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Canberra to Sydney?

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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 Canberra to Sydney.

Question 22

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

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

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

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Canberra to Sydney via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 24

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

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Canberra to Sydney.

Question 25

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

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Canberra to Sydney with no change fees.

Question 26

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

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Round-trip from	$285
One-way from	$172
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$431
Good round-trip deal	$489 or less
Good one-way deal	$263 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$227	Average$404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$254	Average$454	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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