Cheap flights from Canberra to Sydney from $267 CBR → SYD, WSI
Canberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD), Western Sydney Airport (WSI)
The cheapest return found recently is $300 with Virgin Australia, 1 Dec – 4 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $267 with Virgin Australia, 13 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $267, Virgin Australia, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $300, 1 Dec to 4 Dec
- Usual return price
- $276 to $341
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $246 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Virgin Australia
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $276 to $341.
Cheapest return found recently
$300
1 Dec – 4 Dec · Virgin Australia
Canberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Leaves 10:20 a.m. · Return leaves 9:50 a.m. · 2 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$300
1 Dec – 4 Dec · Virgin Australia
Canberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Leaves 10:20 a.m. · Return leaves 9:50 a.m. · 2 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$300 1 Dec – 4 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$246 1 Dec – 4 Decfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 26 days, 26 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $246 to $459.
26 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 1 Dec to 1 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
23 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec | $246 | Virgin Australia | Canberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027 | $305 | Virgin Australia | Canberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Oct 2027 – 4 Oct 2027 | $376 | Virgin Australia | Canberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $246.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Virgin Australia.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $157 to $184.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$267
13 Nov · Virgin Australia
Canberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Leaves 7:05 a.m. · 1 h trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$267
13 Nov · Virgin Australia
Canberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Leaves 7:05 a.m. · 1 h trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$267 13 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$116 15 Decfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $104 to $171.
At $267, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates from 13 Nov to 31 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 13 Nov, 15 Nov costs $171: $96 less than the cheapest found recently.
Qantas · Canberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) · stops unknown · found 6 days ago
Every date we hold
8 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov | $267 | Virgin Australia | Canberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Nov | $171 | Qantas | Canberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | stops unknown | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Nov | $159 | Virgin Australia | Canberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Nov | $166 | Virgin Australia | Canberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $196 | Virgin Australia | Canberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Dec | $116 | Virgin Australia | Canberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Mar 2027 | $155 | Virgin Australia | Canberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $116.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Virgin Australia, Qantas.
Premium cabin fares from Canberra to Sydney
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 1 Dec – 4 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 13 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Canberra to Sydney?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 40% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 26 Sept and 11 Nov (26 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $423 | $366 | +66% | 12 |
| 14–29 days | $303 | $246 | +19% | 12 |
| 60–89 days | $255 | $255 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 29% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $179 | $142 | +40% | 38 |
| 7–13 days | $168 | $149 | +31% | 34 |
| 14–29 days | $167 | $155 | +30% | 8 |
| 30–59 days | $134 | $116 | +5% | 29 |
| 60–89 days | $128 | $124 | Cheapest seen | 18 |
| 90–179 days | $156 | $104 | +22% | 20 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Moruya → Sydney
115 km from Canberra
$201
$66 less than flying from Canberra
20 Nov · MYA → SYD · nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Dec – 4 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Canberra to Sydney?
The cheapest return found recently is $300 with Virgin Australia, 1 Dec to 4 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $246 with Virgin Australia, 1 Dec to 4 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $276 to $341.
How much is a one-way flight from Canberra to Sydney?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $267 with Virgin Australia, 13 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $116 with Virgin Australia, 15 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $157 to $184.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Sydney?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $246, 1 Dec to 4 Dec, found 6 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $116, 15 Dec, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Canberra to Sydney?
In 26 days of prices between 26 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 40% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 29% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Canberra to Sydney?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $300 with Virgin Australia, 1 Dec to 4 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $267 with Virgin Australia, 13 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Canberra to Sydney?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Virgin Australia on 13 Nov, takes 1 h from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Canberra to Sydney?
Between 1 Dec and 1 Oct 2027, Virgin Australia has the cheapest return on all 3 departure dates we hold. Between 13 Nov and 31 Mar 2027, Virgin Australia has the cheapest one-way on 6 of the 7 departure dates we hold, and Qantas on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work