Travelling from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Canberra Airport to Sydney Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Canberra.
You can choose from 137 weekly Canberra Airport to Sydney Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Qantas is the earliest available. Qantas operates the latest service of the day at 19:55.
To ensure you get on your CBR to SYD flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Qantas is your gateway to discovering Sydney (and maybe even some other great parts of Australia!). Check out the direct flights from Canberra Airport to Sydney Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Qantas is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Virgin Australia stands out as the most punctual carrier for CBR to SYD flights, with 81.47% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Canberra Airport to Sydney Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CBR and SYD include:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
Gold Coast Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney Airport (SYD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Canberra Airport to Sydney Airport flight is 82 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 164 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CBR to SYD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Canberra Airport to Sydney Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CBR to SYD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Canberra Airport to Sydney Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)
73% of flights departing from Canberra Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Canberra Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Canberra. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near CBR? If you're boarding an early flight from Canberra Airport to Sydney Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sydney Airport (SYD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Canberra Airport to Sydney Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Grab a Sydney Airport rental car and discover Sydney and beyond with your own set of wheels. Simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sydney Airport around two weeks ahead.
When to fly to Sydney Airport (SYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Canberra Airport to Sydney Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Sydney in March.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Canberra Airport to Sydney Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CBR to SYD around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Sydney, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Travel about 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to tick off its top sights. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Newcastle is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No journey is complete without seeing Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach.