Return fares to Canberra by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Canberra is July 2026, with return fares from $158 — 73% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $580).
Based on the fares we've tracked, July is typically the cheapest month to fly to Canberra, with return fares from $158. April is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $580.
Across the year, return fares to Canberra average around $249. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, August and September, you'll generally pay up to 37% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Canberra
These are the average prices for return airfares to Canberra
When is the cheapest time to travel to Canberra? The cheapest month to travel is typically July.
How much do return flights to Canberra cost?The best price we found for a return flight to Canberra is $190.
What is the cheapest date to fly to Canberra?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Canberra is 14 July 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to Canberra?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Canberra is Jetstar.
Which airlines fly direct to Canberra? VivaColombia, Jetstar, Qantas, Alliance Air Pty and Virgin Australia fly direct.
How long does a direct flight 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.
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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