SYD - CBR

$178 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Canberra – Compare and Save

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$310
Typical prices: $436-$475
Jetstar
Wed 19/8Wed 26/8
SYD - CBR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$415
Typical prices: $439-$475
Virgin Australia
Wed 19/8Wed 26/8
SYD - CBR • Direct
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Cheapest • from $353 (return)
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Canberra (SYD-CBR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Canberra that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Canberra

Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Jetstar Logo
07:20 - 14:20
SYD
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CBR
7h 00m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
15:00 - 20:05
CBR
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SYD
5h 05m
1 stop
$310Jetstar
Wed, 5 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
Jetstar Logo
21:20 - 12:05
SYD
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CBR
14h 45m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
12:40 - 07:20
CBR
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SYD
18h 40m
1 stop
$353Jetstar
Wed, 5 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:20 - 12:05
SYD
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CBR
14h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:35 - 16:35
CBR
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SYD
1h 00mdirect
$355Multiple Airlines
Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
Jetstar Logo
08:35 - 14:20
SYD
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CBR
5h 45m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
15:00 - 20:05
CBR
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SYD
5h 05m
1 stop
$366Jetstar
Wed, 11 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:20 - 14:50
SYD
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CBR
7h 30m
1 stop
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08:55 - 09:55
CBR
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SYD
1h 00mdirect
$376Multiple Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:20 - 14:35
SYD
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CBR
7h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:00 - 22:15
CBR
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SYD
7h 15m
1 stop
$379Multiple Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Wed, 5 Aug
Jetstar Logo
21:00 - 12:05
SYD
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CBR
15h 05m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
15:00 - 20:05
CBR
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SYD
5h 05m
1 stop
$382Jetstar
Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:35 - 14:35
SYD
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CBR
6h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 15:55
CBR
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SYD
5h 25m
1 stop
$384Multiple Airlines
Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:35 - 14:35
SYD
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CBR
6h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 15:55
CBR
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SYD
5h 25m
1 stop
$386Multiple Airlines
Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:35 - 14:35
SYD
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CBR
6h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 15:55
CBR
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SYD
5h 25m
1 stop
$389Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Canberra flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Canberra to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Canberra?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Canberra departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Canberra?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Canberra clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Sydney to Canberra, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sydney, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Canberra?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Canberra, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Canberra is October, where tickets cost $424 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $559 and $543 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney to Canberra?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $428 on average.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$178
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Sydney to Canberra

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Canberra based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Canberra

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Canberra?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Canberra was $178 for a one-way ticket and $353 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Canberra?

    The Saab SF340 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Canberra flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Canberra?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Canberra.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Canberra?

    There are direct flights from Sydney to Canberra on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Canberra, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Canberra are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $458 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $465 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Canberra?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Canberra.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Canberra?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Canberra from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Canberra?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Canberra with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Canberra?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Canberra from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Canberra

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $248 or less one-way and $405 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Canberra Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra

Monday

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Tuesday

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Wednesday

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Thursday

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Friday

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Saturday

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Sunday

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

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Direct returns

Canberra to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Tuesday

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Wednesday

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Thursday

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Friday

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Saturday

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Sunday

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Sydney to Canberra

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Canberra. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Canberra? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 463 reviews
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
7.8Boarding
6.4Food
6.4Entertainment
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There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

10.0 ExcellentSheila, Apr 2026
SYD - MEL
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There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

I did not use the in flight entertainment, but the selection appeared to be decent. Take off was delayed, but otherwise the process was uneventful.

The level of incompetence of this airline is truly astounding.

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

I missed my flight and when trying to book another flight home the virgin staff were not very friendly and accommodating and it cost an arm and a leg. Also the reason for missed flight was a health hazard which for everyone on the flight I chose not to inconvenience everyone aboard and was told I could look into getting so of the cost refunded for the new flights but was told by virgin customer service I should of boarded the flight and caused everyone an unpleasant flight.

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

Too many passengers are bringing on too many large items as part of carry on baggage where it should be checked in. This is not the fault of Qantas but the stupid mindset passengers have now about trying to bring anything and everything on as carry on luggage where it should be checked in.

Good. BUT the Kayak app kept sending me wrong messages saying that there was a Gate change. That same thing is happening today.

Our flight was delayed twice and after we boarded it was delayed again as they were searching for a passenger's small bag. We arrived in Hobart one hour later.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

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Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Canberra according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.