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Among airlines operating Canberra to Brisbane flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Canberra and Brisbane. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Flights from Canberra to Brisbane usually depart from Canberra (CBR) and arrive at Brisbane (BNE).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Canberra to Brisbane.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $294 round-trip, compared to $361 via a layover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $15–$97 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

Most connecting flights from Canberra to Brisbane pass through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Canberra to Brisbane route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $242 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $326, a difference of $84. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Canberra to Brisbane route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 2 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Canberra to Brisbane flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 30%, afternoon flights for 10%, and night flights for 10%.

Some of the most popular sights in Brisbane are Roma Street Railway Station, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and Roma Street Parkland. These are among the most viewed places in Brisbane on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Canberra to Brisbane takes 1h 17m, covering 593 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Canberra to Brisbane:

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 7:22 am
• Latest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 9:07 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $295. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Qantas Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Virgin Australia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Canberra to Brisbane flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 100% on time
• Virgin Australia: 92% on time
• Jetstar: 74% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 87% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Brisbane Airport (BNE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Bargain Car Rentals
· Simba Car Hire
· East Coast Car Rentals
· Alpha
· EverythingFleet

Round-trip flights from Canberra to Brisbane range from $238 to $362, with an average of $295 over the past 12 months. Anything below $238 counts as a good deal.