Cheap Flights to Canberra

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly to Canberra

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

The cheapest month to fly to Canberra is August 2026, with return fares from $146 — 75% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $580).

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 $146. April is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $580.

Across the year, return fares to Canberra average around $303. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, October and November, you'll generally pay up to 52% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Prices for Return Flights to Canberra

These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Canberra

Average Prices for Return Flights to Canberra

These are the average prices for return airfares to Canberra

Getting to central Canberra from Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Airport is about 8 km south-east of Civic (the city centre). There is no train or light rail link to the airport, but the short distance keeps taxi and rideshare fares reasonable.

• Taxis queue outside the arrivals hall. The trip to Civic takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Rideshare services like Uber pick up from the Express Pick-Up Car Park in the Green Car Park, a short covered walk from the arrivals hall.
• R3 (Rapid 3) bus connects the airport (Brindabella Circuit stop) directly to the City interchange in Civic in about 17 minutes. Services run every 15 to 30 minutes depending on the time of day. This is the only public bus route serving the airport.

Canberra's light rail runs between Civic and Gungahlin but does not extend to the airport. No toll roads apply on the drive between the airport and Civic.

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