Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 $480 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 $452 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Sydney to Canberra take?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight to Canberra will take on average 0h 55m to travel the 380 km flying distance from Sydney.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Sydney and Canberra per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 10 and 25 direct flights that take off from Sydney and land in Canberra, with an average flight time of 0h 58m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 146 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Canberra was $169 for a one-way ticket and $363 for a return.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Sydney to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 06:35 and will be landing in Canberra at 07:30.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Sydney to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sydney to Canberra jets off at 20:55 and lands at 21:55.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and Canberra?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Canberra. They are Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest airline for this route is Virgin Australia, with the best return deal found costing $213. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Qantas Airways.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Canberra is January, where tickets cost $419 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $588 and $539 respectively.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

How often are flights from Sydney to Canberra delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Sydney and Canberra historically see delays in approximately 10% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 92 minutes.

Question 18

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Canberra flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Virgin Australia have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 9% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 19

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Saturday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 20

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Canberra flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 21

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sydney and Canberra?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sydney to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Sydney to Canberra were found on Jetstar ($363) and Virgin Australia ($430).

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 $413 on average.

Question 24

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Canberra from Sydney usually cost between $429 and $509 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $363 on Jetstar (15 Dec–16 Dec).

Question 25

What are the most popular airlines flying to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Canberra is Qantas Airways, followed by Rex and Virgin Australia.

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