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

Qantas Airways, at $150, 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 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Canberra

The most flights from SYD to CBR are scheduled on a Thursday (90 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Canberra ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Canberra when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Canberra, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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%), Air France (86%) and Air India (85%).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sydney to Canberra?

Flying to your destination on a Tuesday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Canberra. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Sydney to Canberra at least 47 days early can save you up to 166% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 47 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Sydney to Canberra for as little as $264 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $336 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Canberra from Sydney. Prices for January average $293 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $207. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a January flight can save you 5% on your journey compared to booking in August

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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra are usually found in January or April, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Canberra, you should look to book at least 46 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 time of day to fly from SYD to CBR?

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 5% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

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

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416 reviews

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6.0

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Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

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

Virgin Australia

7.6

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416 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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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.

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7.6

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416 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

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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

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Canberra round-trip?
Qantas Airways, at $150, 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 48% 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%), Air France (86%) and Air India (85%).
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.

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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$150	Average$272	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$238	Average$303	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra are usually found in January or April, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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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?

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Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Canberra

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

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.

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