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

• Earliest: departs at 06:35 and lands at 07:33
• Latest: departs at 20:55 and lands at 21:53.

The flight takes about 0h 58m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Sydney to Canberra takes 0h 58m, covering 380 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 Sydney to Canberra range from $434 to $533, with an average of $470 over the past 12 months. Anything below $434 counts as a good deal.

The Saab SF340 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Canberra flights, with 35% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 35%, Evening flights for 30%, 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 $370 to $1,733. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sydney to Canberra are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $219, which is 13% below 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 Sydney to Canberra usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Canberra (CBR).

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 Sydney to Canberra route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 28 minutes.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Sydney to Canberra route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $434 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $495, a difference of $61. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia

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 Sydney 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
• 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.