Flying from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Canberra Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is 55 minutes.
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Canberra.
Flights from CBR to SYD start at 06:00 — the earliest with Qantas. The latest departure is at 19:10 with Qantas. Overall, you can take your pick of 219 weekly Canberra Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your CBR to SYD flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Qantas is your gateway to discovering Sydney (and maybe even some other great corners of Australia!). Check out the direct flights from Canberra Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Qantas.
Virgin Australia Regional is the most punctual carrier offering CBR to SYD flights. A reliable 81.89% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Canberra Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CBR and SYD:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
Gold Coast Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Right now, ر.ق. 328 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Canberra Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 709. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from CBR to SYD by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Canberra Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Canberra Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Canberra Airport, 72.61% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Canberra Airport from central Canberra, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near CBR? If you're catching an early flight from Canberra Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Canberra Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Grab a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car and discover Sydney and beyond with your own set of wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Canberra Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Sydney in April.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Canberra Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CBR to SYD around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.
