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Among airlines operating Sydney to Canberra flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Sydney and Canberra. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia

Flights from Sydney to Canberra usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Canberra (CBR).

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

• 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 Sydney to Canberra.

The Saab SF340 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Sydney to Canberra route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $305 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $348, a difference of $43. 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 Sydney to Canberra route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 28 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Canberra flights, with 35% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 35%, evening flights for 30%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Canberra are Civic Square, Canberra Centre and National Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Canberra on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:35 am and lands at 7:33 am
• Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 9:53 pm.

The flight takes about 0h 58m.

A nonstop flight from Sydney to Canberra takes 0h 58m, covering 147 miles.

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.

Morning 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.

Canberra Airport (CBR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· Thrifty
· Budget
· Alamo
· Sixt

Round-trip flights from Sydney to Canberra range from $305 to $375, with an average of $330 over the past 12 months. Anything below $305 counts as a good deal.