How popular is this Sydney to Canberra flight route?

Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra have been viewed 8 times in the past calendar month.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Canberra is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £121 on this airline. Virgin Australia is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Canberra flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons 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 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Canberra when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Canberra?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sydney to Canberra on time: ANA (87%), Air France (86%), Air India (85%).

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

Leaving on a Wednesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 12% on the overall cost on flights from Sydney to Canberra.

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 £195 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 £248 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Canberra. Flights to Canberra from Sydney in January are about £216 on average during January, but can be found for as low as £153.

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 holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Canberra?

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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 Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Canberra. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CBR?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Canberra at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia from Sydney to Canberra have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Andrew,Jun 2025

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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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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

How popular is this Sydney to Canberra flight route?
Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra have been viewed 8 times in the past calendar month.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Canberra round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Canberra is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £121 on this airline. Virgin Australia is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Canberra?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sydney to Canberra on time: ANA (87%), Air France (86%), 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 holiday 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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