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Cheap flights from Sydney to Canberra (SYD - CBR)

SYD — CBR
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra are usually found in January or April, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Canberra (CBR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$284

Good one-way deal

$155 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Canberra flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra.
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Compare providers for flights from Sydney to Canberra

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to Canberra in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Canberra flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Canberra flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-Canberra flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Canberra flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-Canberra flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Canberra

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Canberra

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to Canberra. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Canberra, you should look to book at least 74 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Canberra (average of $112). Flying from Sydney to Canberra in August is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Canberra. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Canberra is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 88% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Canberra. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Canberra. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Sydney to Canberra by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Sydney to Canberra flight route?

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

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

    Qantas Airways, at $136, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Canberra. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Virgin Australia. Qantas Airways is currently priced 53% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Canberra?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Canberra are ANA (87%), United Airlines (83%) and Hawaiian Airlines (81%).

  • 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 vacation 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Canberra (average of $112). Flying from Sydney to Canberra in August is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Sydney to Canberra

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Canberra. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$174Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$215Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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