Canberra to Sydney (Mascot) (CBR–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Canberra to Sydney (Mascot)
11 carriers, 282 flights/week nonstop.
11 Airlines
282 Flights/wk
147 mi
0h 50m nonstop
8 1-stop hubs
CBR–SYD is served by 11 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, IndiGo and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 147 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop CBR–SYD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| EK Emirates | 82 | DH4 | 0h55-1h05 | – | – | – |
| 6E IndiGo | 50 | DH4 | 0h55-1h05 | – | – | – |
| QF Qantas | 50 | DH4 | 0h50-1h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
| VA Virgin Australia | 23 | SF3 | 1h | – | – | – |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 20 | DH4 | 0h55-1h | – | Oneworld | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 18 | DH4 | 0h55-1h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AC Air Canada | 14 | SF3 | 1h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AI Air India | 7 | SF3 | 1h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AY Finnair | 6 | DH4 | 0h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| BA British Airways | 6 | DH4 | 1h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 6 | DH4 | 1h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CBR to SYD direction.
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282
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Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CBR to SYD.
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Sydney (Mascot) from Canberra
Nearby airports with service to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
| Metric | CBR→SYD | MYA→SYD | WGA→SYD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CBR | – | 67 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 282 | 12 | 54 |
| Flight time | 0h 50m | 1h | 1h 10m |
Moruya (MYA) to Sydney (Mascot) flights · Forest Hill (WGA) to Sydney (Mascot) flights · Merimbula (MIM) to Sydney (Mascot) flights
Airports within 200 miles of CBR with service to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Sydney (Mascot) is 0 hours
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CBR: AEDT · SYD: AEDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Canberra, it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
CBR: AEDT · SYD: AEDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Canberra, it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Distance & Flight Time
147 mi / 236 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m to 1h 10m.
Getting from SYD
Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).
Sydney (Mascot) Climate
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.
The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.
Facts
CBR–SYD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Canberra to Sydney (Mascot) route.
Route details
Distance147 mi / 236 km
Flight time0h 50m to 1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)11
Weekly flights282 out / 317 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: CBR
Full nameCanberra Airport
IATA / ICAOCBR / YSCB
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Elevation1,886 ft / 575 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CBR to SYD flights.
Nonstop flights from Canberra Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport take approximately 0h 50m to 1h 10m. The route covers 147 miles.
11 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, Air Canada, Air India, Finnair, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Fiji Airways, Qantas and Virgin Australia.
There are approximately 282 nonstop flights per week from CBR to SYD. The return direction has about 317 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from SYD to CBR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Block time is 55 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes northbound. Flights cruise at lower altitudes than typical jet routes due to the short distance. Approach sequencing into Sydney adds variable delay depending on traffic at Kingsford Smith.
Sydney is Australia's busiest international gateway, with direct flights to Asia, the Pacific, North America, and the Middle East. Domestic arrivals at SYD land in Terminal 2 or 3. International departures use Terminal 1, which is a separate building connected by the T8 Airport Link train or a bus. Allow at least 2 hours between your CBR-SYD arrival and an international departure.
Qantas leads with 6 to 10 daily nonstops. Virgin Australia operates 3 to 5 daily. Rex Airlines adds 2 to 4 daily turboprop services. Qantas uses Q400 turboprops and occasionally jets. Peak frequency runs Monday mornings and Friday afternoons, matching the parliamentary sitting schedule and public service work patterns.
Canberra sits in an inland valley at 580 metres elevation. Radiation fog forms on still, clear winter mornings (May through August) and can close the airport for 1 to 3 hours until the sun burns it off. Flights before 9:00am are most affected. If traveling in winter, an 8:30am or later departure reduces your fog risk.
The first departures leave around 6:00am to 6:30am, landing in Sydney before 7:30am. These early flights are the most popular with business travelers who need a full day in Sydney. Qantas and Virgin both compete for this early-morning slot. Canberra Airport opens early, and security lines at that hour take about 5 minutes.
Canberra to Sydney: Capital to Harbour City
CBR-SYD is the return leg of Australia's government corridor, with Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Rex Airlines combining for 11 to 19 daily nonstops. The 235 km flight takes under an hour. Friday afternoon flights are the busiest, as public servants, lobbyists, and consultants head back to Sydney after the working week in Canberra. Qantas's Q400 turboprops are the workhorse aircraft, with jets appearing on peak slots when demand warrants.
Canberra Airport's single terminal makes departures painless. Check-in to gate takes 15 minutes. Winter fog is the main operational hazard: the airport sits in a valley that traps cold air on still mornings, and early flights can delay by 1 to 3 hours between May and August. For Sydney connections, domestic arrivals land at Terminal 2 or 3. International flights depart from Terminal 1, a separate building reached by train or bus. Build in transfer time if you are connecting onward.