Find Cheap Flights from Canberra to Sydney (CBR - SYD)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Canberra to Sydney and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$212	Virgin Australia 1 stop 23 hr Sat, Jul 25 — Sun, Jul 26	The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Sydney is currently $212
Cheapest one-way flight	$140	Virgin Australia 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Jul 23	The cheapest one-way flight from Canberra to Sydney is currently $140
Cheapest nonstop flights	$329	Virgin Australia Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Sun, Jul 26	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Canberra to Sydney is currently $329
Last-minute weekend getaway	$343	Virgin Australia Nonstop 1 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Canberra to Sydney is currently $343
Cheapest business class flights	$832	Qantas Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Canberra to Sydney is currently $832

Fastest flight	55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Canberra to Sydney takes 55 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Sydney is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $260–335
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $315–405

Popular airlines from Canberra to Sydney

Qantas

Nonstop

from $391

Typical price: $340–390

72 weekly nonstop flights

CBR - SYD Every day

254 weekly connecting flights

CBR - SYD Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $212

Typical price: $290–380

58 weekly nonstop flights

CBR - SYD Every day

157 weekly connecting flights

CBR - SYD Every day
Jetstar

23 weekly connecting flights

CBR - SYD Every day
Fiji Airways

Typical price: $1,050–3,250

4 weekly connecting flights

CBR - SYD Every Mon, Sat

Popular airports near Canberra

Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 13 min 4 mi
Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 2 hr 51 min 148 mi
Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA)

Wagga Wagga Australia 2 hr 42 min 94 mi
Moruya Airport (MYA)

Moruya Australia 2 hr 17 min 71 mi

Popular airports near Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 17 min 6 mi
Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 3 hr 152 mi
Newcastle Airport (NTL)

Newcastle Australia 2 hr 5 min 82 mi
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

Wollongong Australia 1 hr 31 min 53 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Canberra to Sydney

The cheapest flights from Canberra to Sydney are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $260 to $335.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $212. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $140.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Canberra to Sydney is $391, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Canberra to Sydney is $212, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 26.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Sydney starts at $212 from Sat, Jul 25 to Sun, Jul 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $140 and departs on Thu, Jul 23.

55 min is the shortest flight time from Canberra to Sydney.

Sydney is temperate and sunny all year, and crowds are highest during summer (Dec–Feb) and during school holidays. Major events that increase hotel demand are the performing-arts–focused Sydney Festival (Jan), the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras (Feb–Mar), the Sydney Royal Easter Show (dates vary) and the Sydney Film Festival (Jun). Severe thunderstorms are most likely Oct–Mar.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Canberra to Sydney.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Canberra to Sydney really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Canberra to Sydney.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 72 nonstop flights and 254 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Canberra to Sydney are:

Virgin Australia offers 58 nonstop flights and 157 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Jetstar offers 23 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Fiji Airways offers 4 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Canberra and Sydney.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $212. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $140.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Canberra to Sydney is $391, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Canberra to Sydney is $212, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 26.

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Canberra to Sydney.

There are 72 Qantas direct flights from Canberra to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 58 Virgin Australia direct flights from Canberra to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Canberra and Sydney at price $343 is offered by Virgin Australia from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Canberra to Sydney.

There are 72 Qantas direct flights from Canberra to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 58 Virgin Australia direct flights from Canberra to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Canberra and Sydney start at $329 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26 with Virgin Australia.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Canberra to Sydney, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Canberra and Sydney start at $832 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12 with Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Canberra and Sydney start at $212 from Sat, Jul 25 to Sun, Jul 26.

To book business class trips from Canberra to Sydney, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Canberra and Sydney starts at $343 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Canberra and Sydney at price $343 is offered by Virgin Australia from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Canberra to Sydney, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.