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Canberra is the capital city of Australia and is home to Parliament House as well as an array of museums and art galleries. It is an ideal spot for a short getaway or weekend escape.
Canberra Airport (CBR) is the primary airport of Canberra and offers direct flights from several international and domestic destinations.
Flight Centre - Domestic
Australia-wide flights from $41 each way
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Available on select flight dates until 15 June 2022. Destinations include Sunshine Coast, Hobart, Sydney and more. Sample fare is Adelaide-Melbourne with Jetstar.
Flight Centre - Domestic
Sunshine Coast flights from $89 each way
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Available on Qantas flights until 28 February 2022. Sample fare departs from Sydney. Other flights depart from Melbourne and Canberra. T&Cs apply.
Kayak
Domestic flights from $32 each way
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Available on flights until March 2022 to Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Cairns and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Gold Coast with Rex Airlines.
Expedia.com.au
Australia-wide flights from $79 return
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Available on flights from January – February 2022 to Cairns, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth, Brisbane and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Melbourne with Jetstar.
Canberra's airport:
Canberra Airport (CBR)
Get the best price:
March to May
Book in advance by:
69 days
Best airline (price):
Jetstar
Flights to Canberra from cities on the east coast are pretty cheap on average as the larger airlines compete on these routes. According to Skyscanner, the cheapest direct return flights from Sydney to Canberra are from around $200 with Rex Airlines. Flights from Melbourne to Canberra are the cheapest with Virgin Australia, costing about $120. Virgin Australia also has the cheapest flights to Canberra from Brisbane with flights from approximately $250 direct return.
You can find a cheap direct return from Adelaide to Canberra from $230 with Qantas, while further away, flights from Perth or Darwin can be found for less than $600. If you're looking for cheap flights to Canberra, keep an eye out for discounted flights to the city.
Unusually, the cheapest and most expensive times to fly to Canberra sit next to each other. March to May is the cheapest period to fly to Canberra, with May being the cheapest month to fly. It's also the time of year we recommend visiting the city to enjoy numerous festivals that run during autumn.
Following right after this is the most expensive time to fly to Canberra (June to August), according to KAYAK. While flights are more expensive, accommodation is much cheaper. It's a great time to visit Thredbo during the ski season, which is just 2.5 hours away by car.
Cheapest months to fly:
March to May
Priciest months to fly:
June to August
| Departure city | Points required for a return Qantas flight | Points required for a return Virgin flight |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 24,000 | 23,600 |
| Alice Springs | 36,000 | Not available |
| Brisbane | 16,000 | 15,600 |
| Cairns | 36,000 | Not available |
| Darwin | 36,000 | Not available |
| Gold Coast | 16,000 | 15,600 |
| Melbourne | 16,000 | 15,600 |
| Perth | 36,000 | 35,600 |
| Sydney | 16,000 | 15,600 |
Offer may be withdrawn at any time
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Offer may be withdrawn at any time
Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply
Canberra pricing data from KAYAK suggests flights to Canberra are cheapest 69 days prior to departure. You should consider booking Canberra flights at least 5 weeks before you travel to get a cheaper than average price.
Canberra Airport (CBR) is a short 15-minute drive from the city centre. There are several public buses that can get you to the city in approximately 20 minutes. A MyWay public transport card costs $2-3 per trip. Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Redspot and Thrifty are available in the arrivals hall of the airport. Alternatively, you can use Uber, which costs $20-$29, or book a transfer in advance with Jayride.
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