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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Brisbane to Canberra:

• Earliest: departs at 06:05 and lands at 08:00
• Latest: departs at 20:25 and lands at 22:20.

The flight takes about 1h 55m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Brisbane to Canberra:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Brisbane to Canberra takes 1h 55m, covering 1,536 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Brisbane to Canberra range from $325 to $498, with an average of $402 over the past 12 months. Anything below $325 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $402 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $401 return, compared with $517 via a stopover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Qantas Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Virgin Australia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Brisbane to Canberra flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 100% on time
• Virgin Australia: 87% on time
• Jetstar: 79% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$144 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Brisbane to Canberra flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $267 to $1,245. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Brisbane to Canberra are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $234.

Canberra Airport (CBR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $36 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Sixt
• Hertz

Flights from Brisbane to Canberra usually depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Canberra (CBR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Brisbane to Canberra route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 58m.

Most connecting flights from Brisbane to Canberra pass through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Brisbane to Canberra. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $375 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $479, a difference of $104.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Brisbane and Canberra. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Canberra is 1 hour ahead of Brisbane (Eastern Australia Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Canberra are Floriade, Civic Square, and National Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Canberra on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Brisbane to Canberra flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Connecting flights from Brisbane to Canberra have stopovers in various cities depending on the airline you choose. Some common stopovers for the route include Sydney, Melbourne and Newcastle.

Qantas Airways offers a voluntary carbon offset program, allowing passengers to offset the emissions generated by their flights from Brisbane to Canberra by investing in various environmental projects. These projects focus on activities like reforestation, renewable energy and energy efficiency.