Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Canberra Airport (CBR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Canberra Airport is 55 minutes.
Sydney and Canberra follow the same timezone, UTC+11.
Every week, there are 220 Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Canberra Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 06:05 Qantas flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 21:10 with Qantas.
Your SYD to CBR flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Canberra (and then discovering more of Australia!) is a snap with Qantas. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Canberra Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Qantas.
With an impressive 85.57% of services arriving as planned, Virgin Australia Regional is the most punctual carrier operating SYD to CBR flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Canberra Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SYD and CBR include:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Gold Coast Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Canberra Airport (CBR)
Rs26,728 is currently the best price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Canberra Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs58,436. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SYD to CBR.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Canberra Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SYD to CBR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Canberra Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, data shows 69.62% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SYD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Canberra Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Canberra Airport (CBR)
If you're coming in on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Canberra Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near CBR:
Follow your own route with a Canberra Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Alamo and venture far and wide through Canberra and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Canberra Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Canberra Airport (CBR) to central Canberra
From Canberra Airport, Canberra is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Canberra Airport (CBR)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Canberra Airport is January, while February is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Canberra based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Canberra Airport for January if you'd like to explore Canberra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 31ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SYD to CBR sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Canberra, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Journey about 241 kilometres north-east to Sydney to check off its popular sights. From Sydney Opera House to Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another side of Australia, consider Melbourne, roughly 467 kilometres south-west of Canberra. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are among the biggest draws.
