Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 23m. Find deals

Question 2

How often are flights from Canberra to Sydney delayed?

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About 11% of weekly flights between Canberra and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 89 minutes. Find deals

Question 3

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 4

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

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Coolangatta (OOL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Canberra to Sydney on Cheapflights. 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 9% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

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

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Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $431.

Question 7

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.

Question 8

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

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Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 00m.

Question 9

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 3,829 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Canberra to Sydney?

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A quick flight from Canberra to Sydney can take about 21h 50m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $319. Canberra and Sydney are separated by a distance of 237 km.

Question 11

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 $173. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $263, and Virgin Australia, from $291. These flights start at 59% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 12

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

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$148 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 $186 and $196, respectively.

Question 13

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 14

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

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Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Sydney (average of $186). Flying from Canberra to Sydney in June is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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

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 Friday 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 16

Weekly flight availability from Canberra to Sydney

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The most flights from CBR to SYD are scheduled on a Friday (68 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (49 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 19

What are the cheapest flights from Canberra to Sydney?

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On average you can expect to pay $2,899 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 $326.

Question 20

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 Qatar Airways (87%), Malaysia Airlines (86%) and Virgin Australia (84%).

Question 21

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Canberra to Sydney?

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Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar are the most popular airlines when flying from Canberra to Sydney.

Question 22

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 18% on flights from Canberra to Sydney by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 23

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 60 flights from Canberra (CBR) to Kingsford Smith (SYD) per day to choose from. Flights to Sydney from Canberra are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 00m is how long a nonstop flight from Canberra to Sydney Kingsford Smith typically takes.

Question 24

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 25

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 26

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.

Question 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

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

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Round-trip from	$319
One-way from	$171
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Average price	$400
Good round-trip deal	$628 or less
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Jetstar	Cheapest$182	Average$366	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$322	Average$413	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$354	Average$462	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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