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

• Earliest: departs at 06:05 and lands at 07:51
• Latest: departs at 19:50 and lands at 21:36.

The flight takes about 1h 46m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Canberra to Brisbane takes 1h 46m, covering 1,536 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Canberra to Brisbane range from $340 to $518, with an average of $421 over the past 12 months. Anything below $340 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 19% above the route average of $421. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $420 return, compared with $516 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 Canberra to Brisbane flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 100% on time
• Virgin Australia: 92% on time
• Jetstar: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $32–$138 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Canberra to Brisbane flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 37%, Afternoon 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 $260 to $1,377. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Canberra to Brisbane are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $317, which is 40% above the typical average for this route.

Brisbane Airport (BNE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Alpha
• EverythingFleet

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Canberra to Brisbane route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 2 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Canberra to Brisbane pass through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Canberra to Brisbane route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $346 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $466, a difference of $120. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Some of the most popular sights in Brisbane are Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Roma Street Parkland, and Suncorp Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Brisbane on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Canberra to Brisbane 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:

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

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

Passengers with hidden disabilities can use sunflower lanyards at Brisbane Airport. Additionally, bringing an assistance dog to the airport is possible, provided you alert the airline during booking. Toilets for guide pets are available on both the domestic and international terminals. If you need to request the airport staff’s help, be sure to notify them a day before your departure.

Several pet care facilities near Canberra Airport allow you to leave your pet before boarding a plane. Hanrob Pet Hotel Canberra, a short drive from the airport, is one such place. Alternatively, you can let the staff at Tara Pet Boarding pick your furry friend up at the airport and take care of them.