How long does a flight from Sydney to Canberra take?

The duration of a direct flight to Canberra from Sydney is typically 1h 00m . The journey crosses a distance of 147 miles.

How many flights are there between Sydney and Canberra per day?

Each day, there are between 10 and 23 direct flights that take off from Sydney and land in Canberra, with an average flight time of 0h 57m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 136 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Canberra?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Canberra was £121 for a one-way ticket and £199 for a return.

What’s the earliest departure time from Sydney to Canberra?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 06:35 and will be landing in Canberra at 07:30.

What’s the latest departure time from Sydney to Canberra?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sydney to Canberra jets off at 20:55 and lands at 21:55.

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and Canberra?

There is just one airline that flies from Sydney to Canberra direct and that is Qantas Airways . The best return deal found from Qantas Airways for the route is £246.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Canberra?

The Saab SF340 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Canberra flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Canberra?

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Canberra.

On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Canberra?

There are direct flights from Sydney to Canberra on a daily basis.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Canberra is January , where tickets cost £231 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £318 and £292 respectively.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Canberra?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Canberra.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Canberra?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Canberra from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Canberra?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Canberra with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Canberra?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Canberra from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How often are flights from Sydney to Canberra delayed?

Weekly flights between Sydney and Canberra historically see delays in approximately 9% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 92 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Canberra flights?

Based on our data, Virgin Australia have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 9% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Canberra flights?

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sydney and Canberra?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sydney to Canberra?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Sydney to Canberra were found on Jetstar (£199) and Virgin Australia (£238).

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Canberra?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now. Flights to Canberra from Sydney usually cost between £209 and £281 in November. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £199 on Jetstar (10 Nov–18 Nov).

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£199

Typical prices: £230-£295

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Tue 10/11Wed 18/11

SYD - CBR • 1 stop

Cheapest direct flights

£241

Typical prices: £209-£281

Virgin Australia

Fri 23/10Mon 26/10

SYD - CBR • Direct

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Every day

You can fly direct with Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Average duration is 0h 57m

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Virgin Australia

Most punctual • 91% on-time

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Best time • Fewest delays

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January

Cheapest • 14% price drop

November

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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Canberra

Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

17:00 - 11:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

18h 40m1 stop Melbourne

15:30 - 21:15CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

5h 45m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

£199Jetstar

Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

10:35 - 11:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

1h 00mdirect

15:30 - 21:15CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

5h 45m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

£217Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

06:00 - 11:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

5h 40m1 stop Melbourne

07:55 - 08:55CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

1h 00mdirect

£221Multiple Airlines

Sat, 12 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

07:20 - 14:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

7h 35m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

10:40 - 20:50CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 10m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

£238Virgin Australia

Sat, 12 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

09:50 - 10:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

1h 00mdirect

10:40 - 20:50CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 10m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

£239Virgin Australia

Sat, 12 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

07:20 - 14:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

7h 35m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

10:40 - 20:50CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 10m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

£239Virgin Australia

Sat, 12 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

09:50 - 10:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

1h 00mdirect

10:40 - 20:50CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 10m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

£240Virgin Australia

Sat, 12 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

07:20 - 14:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

7h 35m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

10:40 - 08:30CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 50m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

£240Virgin Australia

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

16:35 - 17:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

0h 55mdirect

18:00 - 22:25CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

4h 25m1 stop Melbourne

£336Qantas Airways

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

13:30 - 17:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

3h 50m1 stop Melbourne

18:00 - 22:25CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

4h 25m1 stop Melbourne

£414Qantas Airways

Recent last minute flight deals from Sydney to Canberra

Sat, 3 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

07:35 - 08:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

1h 00mdirect

07:55 - 08:55CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

1h 00mdirect

£252Virgin Australia

Sat, 3 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

07:35 - 08:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

1h 00mdirect

09:05 - 10:05CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

1h 00mdirect

£257Virgin Australia

Sat, 3 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

07:35 - 08:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

1h 00mdirect

08:05 - 09:05CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

1h 00mdirect

£259Virgin Australia

Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

07:35 - 08:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

1h 00mdirect

08:05 - 09:05CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

1h 00mdirect

£264Virgin Australia

Fri, 2 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct

07:35 - 08:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

1h 00mdirect

08:05 - 09:05CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

1h 00mdirect

£264Virgin Australia

Fri, 2 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct

07:35 - 08:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

1h 00mdirect

08:05 - 09:05CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

1h 00mdirect

£294Virgin Australia

Fri, 2 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct

07:35 - 08:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

1h 00mdirect

16:20 - 17:20CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

1h 00mdirect

£316Virgin Australia

Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

13:30 - 18:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

4h 45m1 stop Melbourne

06:00 - 09:45CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

3h 45m1 stop Melbourne

£736Qantas Airways

Sat, 3 Oct - Sat, 3 Oct

07:35 - 15:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

7h 55m1 stop Brisbane

16:30 - 21:40CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

5h 10m1 stop Melbourne

£807Multiple Airlines

Fri, 2 Oct - Sat, 3 Oct

13:30 - 18:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CBR Canberra

4h 45m1 stop Melbourne

16:30 - 21:40CBR Canberra-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

5h 10m1 stop Melbourne

£807Multiple Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Sydney to Canberra? This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Canberra departing in November.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Canberra? To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Canberra, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Canberra is January, where tickets cost £231 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £318 and £292 respectively.

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Cheapest flight	£121

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What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Canberra?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Canberra was £121 for a one-way ticket and £199 for a return.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Canberra?
The Saab SF340 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Canberra flight route.
Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Canberra?
oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Canberra.
On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Canberra?
There are direct flights from Sydney to Canberra on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Canberra?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Canberra.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Canberra?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Canberra from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Canberra?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Canberra with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Canberra?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Canberra from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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