Cheap Flights to Canberra

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Cheapest in	May	Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average price	£843	Average for round-trip flights in October 2020
Round-trip from	£923	From London to Canberra

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

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. The same applies to travelers who reside in the Cook Islands, French Polynesia, or New Caledonia. The onward flight must be within 72 hours of their arrival in Australia. If there are less than 8 hours between flights, travelers must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination. If there are more than 8 hours between flights, travelers must stay in mandatory quarantine at a state designated facility until the time of the departing flight. 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 travelling during COVID-19.

Cheapest prices for Canberra flights by month

January

£1,045

February

£769

March

£761

April

£791

May

£765

June

£789

July

£983

August

£936

September

£840

October

£805

November

£753

December

£923

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Canberra. Flying to Canberra in January 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.

LON - CBR Price	£753 - £1,543
CBR Temperature	12 - 28 °C
CBR Rainfall	33 - 69 mm

Whilst there are several times of the year to choose from, November is seen as the time to fly to Canberra, however, it is possible to get good deals throughout the year. If weather is an important factor for you when considering when to fly to Canberra, the warmest period tends to be January, with the wettest being November.

When is the best time to book a flight to Canberra?

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Canberra. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Canberra?

The cheapest flights to Canberra are usually found when departing on a Monday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Friday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Canberra?

Canberra flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight at midday. Booking a flight in the afternoon will likely mean higher prices.

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.

Canberra climate

The summers are hot and dry with temperatures up to 27 C (80 F). Winters are cold with occasional fog and frost and temperatures that range between 1 and 12 C (30 and 50 F).

When is the best time to fly to Canberra?

Peak Season:

Christmas/New Year period and school holidays are high season.

Off Season:

There’s not really a bad time to visit Canberra, but spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) are most pleasant, weather-wise.

Getting around Canberra

Car-hire 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 cycling 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.