Statistics on Sydney-Canberra flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Canberra (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Canberra from Sydney airport is $ 276 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 260 (in may) and $ 288 (in october), which is a saving of $ 17 or a surplus of $ 13 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $220 to $275 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Canberra before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Canberra plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 48354 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Canberra from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 260, saving $ 17 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 276). Conversely, october will be the most expensive ($ 288).
Flight Sydney-Canberra: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 247 | $ 277 | fair price |
| February | $ 250 | $ 279 | fair price |
| March | $ 240 | $ 274 | fair price |
| April | $ 232 | $ 274 | fair price |
| May | $ 221 | $ 260 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 221 | $ 266 | fair price |
| July | $ 225 | $ 272 | fair price |
| August | $ 228 | $ 268 | fair price |
| September | $ 235 | $ 285 | fair price |
| October | $ 255 | $ 288 the most expensive | very high price |
| November | $ 243 | $ 282 | fair price |
| December | $ 244 | $ 281 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Sydney to Canberra
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Canberra range from $110 to $495. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $110 to $165), 3% at the maximum price (from $440 to $495). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $220 to $275 (48% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Canberra flight
There are 4 companies that serve Sydney from Canberra airport: Virgin Australia, Regional Express, Qantas and Jetstar.
Data analysis:
Of the 48354 flights analyzed in previous years, Virgin Australia was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (58% of the time) on the Sydney->Canberra route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Sydney-Canberra flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 127 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Canberra flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $12. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $30.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Canberra to Sydney departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $13. Conversely, departing from Canberra on a friday may cost you an additional $15.
Top prices Sydney-Canberra
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Canberra | 02-05 to 06-05-2025 | $ 184 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Canberra | 03-05 to 07-05-2025 | $ 204 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Canberra | 16-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 202 | direct flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Canberra | 17-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 207 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Canberra | 02-06 to 06-06-2025 | $ 209 | direct flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Canberra | 26-07 to 30-07-2025 | $ 204 | direct flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Canberra | 12-09 to 17-09-2025 | $ 202 | direct flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Canberra | 15-11 to 30-11-2025 | $ 203 | direct flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Canberra | 04-12 to 08-12-2025 | $ 209 | direct flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Canberra | 05-02 to 16-02-2026 | $ 203 | direct flight with Virgin Australia |
When to book your flight Sydney - Canberra to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Sydney-Canberra flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Canberra, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 263 $, which is a saving of 13 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (39 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Canberra flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 227 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 257), 2 to 3 months ($ 254), 3 to 4 months ($ 253), 4 to 5 months ($ 251) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 246 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 263), 2 to 3 months ($ 254), 4 to 5 months ($ 254), 5 to 6 months ($ 255) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 252 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 272), 3 to 4 months ($ 254), 5 to 6 months ($ 257), 6 to 7 months ($ 261) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 247 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 274), 4 to 5 months ($ 268), 5 to 6 months ($ 265), 6 to 7 months ($ 264), 7 to 8 months ($ 264), 9 to 10 months ($ 265) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 232 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 243), 5 to 6 months ($ 240), 6 to 7 months ($ 241), 7 to 8 months ($ 251), 8 to 9 months ($ 255) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 242 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 264), 2 to 3 months ($ 248), 6 to 7 months ($ 253), 7 to 8 months ($ 258) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 241 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 253), 3 to 4 months ($ 246), 7 to 8 months ($ 261), 8 to 9 months ($ 258) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 236 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 265), 2 to 3 months ($ 264), 4 to 5 months ($ 248) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 246 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 275), 5 to 6 months ($ 255) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 251 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 288), 1 to 2 months ($ 263), 6 to 7 months ($ 266) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 232 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 263), 2 to 3 months ($ 257), 5 to 6 months ($ 273), 7 to 8 months ($ 271) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 221 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 261), 2 to 3 months ($ 258), 3 to 4 months ($ 255) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Canberra are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $3 more.
Sydney to Canberra: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 279 $249 to $293 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 242 $159 to $292 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 255 $209 to $282 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 253 $204 to $262 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 243 $208 to $274 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 232 $202 to $262 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 214 $214 to $214 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 239 $203 to $268 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 247 $209 to $293 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 203 $203 to $203 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december and february are cheaper to travel to Canberra. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!