How often are flights from Canberra to Sydney delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Canberra and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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 Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

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

How popular is this Canberra to Sydney flight route?

This flight path from Canberra to Sydney Kingsford Smith was viewed by 1,751 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 Canberra to Sydney?

A quick flight from Canberra to Sydney can take about 7h 40m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $450. Canberra and Sydney are separated by a distance of 237 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Canberra to Sydney round-trip from $204. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Qantas Airways. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Weekly flight availability from Canberra to Sydney

The most flights from CBR to SYD are scheduled on a Friday (97 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (49 on average).

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Canberra to Sydney?

On average you can expect to pay $2,433 for a flight from Canberra to Sydney. The cheapest flight overall is $189 while the most popular route, (Canberra - Sydney Kingsford Smith) is currently priced at $389.

What are the most reliable airlines from Canberra to Sydney?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Canberra to Sydney are Air India (94%), United Airlines (92%) and Japan Airlines (89%).

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

If you wish to fly to Sydney from Canberra, then you need to book flights from Canberra to Sydney Kingsford Smith. There are 74 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. 1h 00m is how long a nonstop flight from Canberra to Sydney Kingsford Smith typically takes.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Canberra to Sydney?

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Sydney (average of $349). Flying from Canberra to Sydney in August is currently the most expensive (average of $484). 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 CBR to SYD?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Canberra to Sydney by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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

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

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 $434 and $541 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $326 on Virgin Australia (27 Oct–28 Oct).

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What airports do I use to fly from Canberra to Sydney?
If you wish to fly to Sydney from Canberra, then you need to book flights from Canberra to Sydney Kingsford Smith. There are 74 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. 1h 00m is how long a nonstop flight from Canberra to Sydney Kingsford Smith typically takes.
How popular is this Canberra to Sydney flight route?
This flight path from Canberra to Sydney Kingsford Smith was viewed by 1,751 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 Canberra to Sydney?
A quick flight from Canberra to Sydney can take about 7h 40m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $450. Canberra and Sydney are separated by a distance of 237 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Canberra to Sydney round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Canberra to Sydney round-trip from $204. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Qantas Airways. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Canberra to Sydney?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Canberra to Sydney are Air India (94%), United Airlines (92%) and Japan Airlines (89%).
What are the cheapest flights from Canberra to Sydney?
On average you can expect to pay $2,433 for a flight from Canberra to Sydney. The cheapest flight overall is $189 while the most popular route, (Canberra - Sydney Kingsford Smith) is currently priced at $389.
Can I find deals for flights from Canberra to Sydney that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Canberra to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Canberra to Sydney?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Canberra to Sydney.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Canberra to Sydney?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Canberra to Sydney?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Sydney (average of $349). Flying from Canberra to Sydney in August is currently the most expensive (average of $484). 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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Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Canberra to Sydney by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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

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

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 $434 and $541 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $326 on Virgin Australia (27 Oct–28 Oct).

Weekly flight availability from Canberra to Sydney

The most flights from CBR to SYD are scheduled on a Friday (97 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (49 on average).

How often are flights from Canberra to Sydney delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Canberra and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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 Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

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Canberra to Sydney flights typically cost between $434 and $541 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $326 on Virgin Australia (27 Oct–28 Oct).