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Are there currently restrictions on travel to Canberra related to COVID-19?

Yes, there are currently restrictions on flights to Canberra along with the rest of Australia. Before you book or search for flights, consider the following restrictions: Australia has restricted the entry of all travelers, with the exception of Australian nationals and permanent residents and their immediate family members, New Zealand nationals residing in Australia, diplomats accredited to Australia and residing in Australia and their immediate family members, and airline crew. Nationals of the Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States), Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, American Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu can transit through Australia to a third country without a visa. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination. The onward flight must be within 72 hours of their arrival in Australia. The same applies to travelers who reside in the Cook Islands, French Polynesia, or New Caledonia. All travelers entering Australia must self-isolate for a period of 14 days from their arrival into Australia. If the duration of their stay is less than 14 days, they must self-isolate for the entire duration. Airline crew who are nationals or residents of Australia must self-isolate at their place of residence (or hotel) between flights, or for 14 days, whichever is shorter. Airline crew who are not nationals or residents of Australia must self-isolate in their hotel on arrival until their next flight. Nationals of Australia are not allowed to travel out of Australia, except for people who regularly reside in another country, airline and maritime crew, freight personnel, offshore facility personnel, government personnel, and Australian Defence Force personnel.. If you are looking to book a trip to Canberra and are outside of the restricted areas, please take the proper precautions and stay informed about traveling during COVID-19.

Cheapest Prices for Canberra flights by month

January

$1158

February

$652

March

$1095

April

$1177

May

$1123

June

$1133

July

$794

August

$1063

September

$1158

October

$1188

November

$1326

December

$1392

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Canberra. Flying to Canberra in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Canberra?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

LAS - CBR Price	$652 - $2273
CBR Temperature	53.6 - 82.4 °F
CBR Rainfall	1.3 - 2.72 inches

February is typically the best time to fly to Canberra, but there are other times where great deals are available. If you are looking for warm weather when you arrive off of your flight to Canberra then January is statistically the hottest. November is historically the period with most rainfall.

Canberra is a fitting name for the nation’s capital, as Canberra is derived from the Aboriginal word “Kamberra” meaning “meeting place”- and Canberra sure it that. Each year, millions of people travel to Canberra to experience its vibrant, cosmopolitan nature paired with national, historical and cultural attractions. This city has show-stopping monuments such as the Australian War Memorial, Parliament House, the National Gallery of Australia, the National Museum of Australia and the beautifully laid out garden city.

The Bush Capital has, within its city limits, Black Mountain, Red Hill, Mount Ainslie, Majura, Taylor and Pleasant – all wonderful places to roam around. Within a 45-minute drive of Canberra is Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve where native animals, including kangaroos and emus, roam free.

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Canberra climate

The summers are hot and dry with temperatures up to 80 F. Winters are cold with occasional fog and frost and temperatures that range between 30 and 50 F.

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Best Time to Fly to Canberra

Car-rental companies and taxi services are available at the airport. The Airport Express Bus runs multiple times daily.

Most of the tourist attractions are clustered around the lake – the “Parliamentary Triangle” and are easy walking distance of each other. There’s also a fantastic network of walking paths and trails.

Biking around Canberra is a great way to experience the city. There’s a good network of shared paths and on-road biking lanes.

ACTION operates Canberra’s buses and the buses run daily.

Taxis and rental cars are readily available.

The Canberra City Explorer runs daily, servicing multiple stops within the city. Enjoy this 90 minute tour with commentary or hop on and off to explore the city on your own schedule.

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Getting around Canberra

Car-rental companies and taxi services are available at the airport. The Airport Express Bus runs multiple times daily.

Most of the tourist attractions are clustered around the lake – the “Parliamentary Triangle” and are easy walking distance of each other. There’s also a fantastic network of walking paths and trails.

Biking around Canberra is a great way to experience the city. There’s a good network of shared paths and on-road biking lanes.

ACTION operates Canberra’s buses and the buses run daily.

Taxis and rental cars are readily available.

The Canberra City Explorer runs daily, servicing multiple stops within the city. Enjoy this 90 minute tour with commentary or hop on and off to explore the city on your own schedule.

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Canberra Travel Information

Canberrians enjoy several festivals during the year including Summernats Car Festival (January), Canberra Multicultural Festival (February), the National Folk Festival (Easter), Stonefest (October) at the University of Canberra, a popular music festival.
The National Carillon stands on Aspen Island in Lake Burley Griffin. It was a gift from the British Government on the 50th anniversary of the National Capital. Its 53 bells chime every 15 minutes.
The Australian War Memorial is one of the most-visited museums in Australia. It’s not only a memorial to those who died in past wars, but also shines a light on soldiers today.
Floriade is held in September and October each year. It is Australia’s largest spring floral festival and takes a different theme each year. More than one million bulbs are used in the displays.
To get an overview of Canberra in all its glory, visit Black Mountain Tower or Mount Ainslie. The Black Mountain Tower stands 640 feet above the summit of Black Mountain, from where there are 360-degree views of the city and its surrounds. Mount Ainslie in Canberra Nature Park has a lookout area at 2,762 feet above sea level. The views from there are pretty majestic.

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