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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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $300 1 Dec – 4 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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.

$300, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $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

1 Dec – 4 Dec: $246, found 6 days ago10 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027: $305, found 2 days ago1 Oct 2027 – 4 Oct 2027: $376, found 5 days agoDecMarOct
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
1 Dec – 4 Dec$246Virgin AustraliaCanberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027$305Virgin AustraliaCanberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Oct 2027 – 4 Oct 2027$376Virgin AustraliaCanberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $246.

December 2026From $246Cheapest seen1 departure date1 Dec – 4 Dec · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $3051 departure date10 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
October 2027From $3761 departure date1 Oct 2027 – 4 Oct 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $267 13 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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

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Every date we hold

8 fares on 7 departure dates

13 Nov: $267, found 2 days ago15 Nov: $171, found 6 days ago16 Nov: $159, found 7 days ago17 Nov: $166, found 6 days ago19 Nov: $196, found 4 days ago15 Dec: $116, found 5 days ago31 Mar 2027: $155, found 6 days agoNovDecMar
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
13 Nov$267Virgin AustraliaCanberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
15 Nov$171QantasCanberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)stops unknownfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
16 Nov$159Virgin AustraliaCanberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
17 Nov$166Virgin AustraliaCanberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
19 Nov$196Virgin AustraliaCanberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
15 Dec$116Virgin AustraliaCanberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
31 Mar 2027$155Virgin AustraliaCanberra Airport (CBR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $116.

November 2026From $1595 departure dates16 Nov · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $116Cheapest seen1 departure date15 Dec · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $1551 departure date31 Mar 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip

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.

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$423$366+66%12
14–29 days$303$246+19%12
60–89 days$255$255Cheapest seen8

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays 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$124Cheapest seen18
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

Check today's price

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