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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 19:15 and lands at 20:15.

The flight takes about 1h.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

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 $421 to $505, with an average of $448 over the past 12 months. Anything below $421 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $395 return via Melbourne (MEL), compared with $449 for direct.

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

• Virgin Australia: 92% on time
• Qantas Airways: 80% on time
• Jetstar: 25% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 92% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $114–$114 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 $333 to $1,479. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Canberra to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $215, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• No Birds

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 48m.

Connecting flights from Canberra to Sydney most commonly pass through:

• Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) – 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Canberra to Sydney. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $419 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $479, a difference of $59.

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

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

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia

Flying via Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 02m, compared to 7h 22m via Melbourne (MEL).

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Opera House, Star Casino, and Capitol Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

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.