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JQ Return flights from $388

Dep.art Tue 28 JulRet.urn Wed 29 Jul^$388

Dep.art Tue 28 JulRet.urn Fri 31 Jul^$438

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Dep.art Wed 22 JulRet.urn Wed 29 Jul^$452

Dep.art Wed 22 JulRet.urn Tue 28 Jul^$452

Dep.art Mon 27 JulRet.urn Tue 28 Jul^$472

Dep.art Mon 27 JulRet.urn Wed 29 Jul^$472

Dep.art Wed 29 JulRet.urn Fri 31 Jul^$472

Dep.art Thu 30 JulRet.urn Fri 31 Jul^$476

Dep.art Thu 23 JulRet.urn Tue 28 Jul^$482

Dep.art Thu 23 JulRet.urn Wed 29 Jul^$482

Dep.art Wed 22 JulRet.urn Fri 31 Jul^$502

Dep.art Wed 22 JulRet.urn Mon 27 Jul^$509

Dep.art Mon 27 JulRet.urn Fri 31 Jul^$522

Dep.art Fri 24 JulRet.urn Tue 28 Jul^$532

Dep.art Thu 23 JulRet.urn Fri 31 Jul^$532

Dep.art Fri 24 JulRet.urn Wed 29 Jul^$532

Dep.art Tue 28 JulRet.urn Thu 30 Jul^$537

Dep.art Thu 23 JulRet.urn Mon 27 Jul^$539

Dep.art Sun 26 JulRet.urn Tue 28 Jul^$542

Dep.art Sun 26 JulRet.urn Wed 29 Jul^$542

Dep.art Sat 25 JulRet.urn Tue 28 Jul^$553

Dep.art Sat 25 JulRet.urn Wed 29 Jul^$553

Dep.art Tue 21 JulRet.urn Wed 29 Jul^$554

Dep.art Tue 21 JulRet.urn Tue 28 Jul^$554

Dep.art Wed 29 JulRet.urn Thu 30 Jul^$571

Dep.art Mon 20 JulRet.urn Tue 28 Jul^$582

Dep.art Mon 20 JulRet.urn Wed 29 Jul^$582

Dep.art Fri 24 JulRet.urn Fri 31 Jul^$582

Dep.art Fri 24 JulRet.urn Mon 27 Jul^$589

Dep.art Sun 26 JulRet.urn Fri 31 Jul^$592

Dep.art Sun 26 JulRet.urn Mon 27 Jul^$599

Dep.art Wed 22 JulRet.urn Thu 30 Jul^$601

Dep.art Sat 25 JulRet.urn Fri 31 Jul^$603

Dep.art Tue 21 JulRet.urn Wed 22 Jul^$604

Dep.art Tue 21 JulRet.urn Fri 31 Jul^$604

Dep.art Sat 25 JulRet.urn Mon 27 Jul^$610

Dep.art Tue 21 JulRet.urn Mon 27 Jul^$611

Dep.art Mon 27 JulRet.urn Thu 30 Jul^$621

Dep.art Wed 15 JulRet.urn Wed 29 Jul^$628

QF,VA Return flights from $491

Dep.art Fri 17 JulRet.urn Fri 24 Jul^$491

VA Return flights from $492

Dep.art Fri 17 JulRet.urn Fri 24 Jul^$492

QF Return flights from $517

Dep.art Fri 17 JulRet.urn Fri 24 Jul^$517

JQ,QF Return flights from $649

Dep.art Fri 17 JulRet.urn Fri 24 Jul^$649

JQ,VA Return flights from $660

Dep.art Fri 17 JulRet.urn Fri 24 Jul^$660

FP,VA Return flights from $751

Dep.art Fri 17 JulRet.urn Fri 24 Jul^$751

FP,QF Return flights from $761

Dep.art Fri 17 JulRet.urn Fri 24 Jul^$761

FC,VA Return flights from $804

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FC,FP,VA Return flights from $805

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FC,FP,QF Return flights from $815

Dep.art Fri 17 JulRet.urn Fri 24 Jul^$815

FC,QF,VA Return flights from $852

Dep.art Fri 17 JulRet.urn Fri 24 Jul^$852

FP,QF,VA Return flights from $852

Dep.art Fri 17 JulRet.urn Fri 24 Jul^$852

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Do you need to catch a flight to Sydney? Check out our domestic flights to Sydney. If Sydney is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Canberra from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Sydney

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Sydney to Canberra

Return fares from Sydney to Canberra by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026

$310

Sep 2026

$356

Oct 2026

$322

Dec 2026

$322

The cheapest month to fly to Canberra is August 2026, with return fares from $310 — 13% cheaper than the most expensive month (September 2026, from $356).

When Should You Fly to Canberra?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Canberra, with return fares from $310. September is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $356.

Across the year, return fares to Canberra average around $328. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, October and December, you'll generally pay up to 5% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Sydney to Canberra Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Sydney to Canberra return airfares.

August 2026

$310

September 2026

$356

October 2026

$322

December 2026

$322

Average Sydney to Canberra Return Prices

These are the average prices for Sydney to Canberra return airfares.

October 2026

$560

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Sydney to Canberra

When is the cheapest time to travel from Sydney to Canberra?

The cheapest month to travel is typically August.

How much do return flights from Sydney to Canberra cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Canberra is $388.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Canberra is 28 July 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to Canberra?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to Canberra is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Canberra?

VivaColombia, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Sydney to Canberra take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 55 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Canberra?

The IATA code for Canberra is CBR. It is located in Australia at coordinates -35.3069, 149.1897.

When should you book flights to Canberra?

From our data, you should book flights to Canberra 30 days out.

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