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VA Return flights from $296

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QF Return flights from $305

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JQ,VA Return flights from $346

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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 $296.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Canberra is 08 January 2027.

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

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

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Canberra?

China Southern, 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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