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

• Earliest: departs at 12:10 and lands at 13:54
• Latest: departs at 12:50 and lands at 14:34.

The flight takes about 1h 44m.

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

A direct flight from Coolangatta to Canberra takes 1h 44m, covering 1,435 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 Coolangatta to Canberra range from $260 to $434, with an average of $332 over the past 12 months. Anything below $260 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $332 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $308 return, compared with $389 via a stopover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $33–$144 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Coolangatta to Canberra flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, 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 $242 to $1,638. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Coolangatta to Canberra are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $213, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

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
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from Coolangatta to Canberra usually depart from Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL) and arrive at Canberra (CBR).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Coolangatta to Canberra route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

Connecting flights from Coolangatta to Canberra most commonly pass through:

• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 97% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Coolangatta to Canberra. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $286 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $393, a difference of $107.

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 Coolangatta and Canberra. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 14m, compared to 6h 58m via Melbourne (MEL).

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 Coolangatta 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:

• 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

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