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

• Earliest: departs at 06:05 and lands at 07:05
• Latest: departs at 19:05 and lands at 20:05.

The flight takes about 1h.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Canberra to Sydney.

A direct flight from Canberra to Sydney takes 1h, covering 380 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 Canberra to Sydney range from $432 to $542, with an average of $479 over the past 12 months. Anything below $432 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $400 return via Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), compared with $480 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $115–$115 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Saab SF340 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Canberra to Sydney flights, with 53% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 26%, Evening flights for 21%, 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 $265 to $1,945. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Canberra to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $155, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

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Flights from Canberra to Sydney usually depart from Canberra (CBR) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Canberra to Sydney route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

Most connecting flights from Canberra to Sydney pass through Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Canberra to Sydney. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $445 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $495, a difference of $50.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Canberra and Sydney. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia

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Among airlines operating Canberra to Sydney 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
• 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.