Sydney (Mascot) to Canberra (SYD–CBR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SYD–CBR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Virgin Australia and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 147 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas Also: CX, CZ, EK, FJ, JL, LA, MH, MU, NZ | 81 | DH4, E90 | 0h55-1h | – | Oneworld | CX, CZ, EK, FJ, JL, LA, MH, MU, NZ |
| VA Virgin Australia Also: AC, AI, CZ, NH, PX, QR | 58 | SF3 | 1h | – | – | AC, AI, CZ, NH, PX, QR |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Canberra from Sydney (Mascot)
| Metric | SYD→CBR | NTL→CBR |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SYD | – | 88 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 364 | 22 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEST · CBR: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 6:00 PM in Canberra.
The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.
SYD–CBR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Sydney to Canberra: The Government Shuttle
SYD-CBR covers 235 km in under an hour, making it one of Australia's shortest commercial air routes. Qantas leads with 6 to 10 daily nonstops, Virgin Australia adds 3 to 5 daily, and Rex Airlines fills regional slots with 2 to 4 daily turboprop departures. The route exists primarily because of government business. Canberra is Australia's capital, home to Parliament House, federal agencies, and the diplomatic corps. Monday morning and Friday afternoon flights carry the heaviest loads as Canberra-based workers commute to and from Sydney.
The 3-hour drive on the Federal Highway is a genuine competitor. Families and groups often drive to save on fares and avoid airport time. Solo business travelers on tight schedules favor flying, especially the early morning departures that land in Canberra by 8:00am. Canberra Airport's compact terminal means arrival-to-taxi time is minimal. Sydney's end is more complex, with Qantas, Virgin, and Rex spread across three different terminal areas in the domestic precinct.