Sydney (Mascot) to Canberra (SYD–CBR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Sydney (Mascot) to Canberra
2 carriers, 388 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines
388 Flights/wk
147 mi
0h 55m nonstop
9 1-stop hubs
SYD–CBR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 147 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop SYD–CBR service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| QF Qantas Also: AS, CX, CZ, EK, FJ, LA, MH, MU | 88 | DH4, E90 | 0h55-1h | – | Oneworld | AS, CX, CZ, EK, FJ, LA, MH, MU |
| VA Virgin Australia Also: AC, AI, CZ, NH | 52 | SF3 | 1h | – | – | AC, AI, CZ, NH |
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, SYD to CBR direction.
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Afternoon/evening departures
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388
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to CBR.
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One-Stop Connections
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Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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 Canberra from Sydney (Mascot)
Nearby airports with service to Canberra Airport.
| Metric | SYD→CBR | NTL→CBR |
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| Distance from SYD | – | 88 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 388 | 22 |
| Flight time | 0h 55m | 1h 10m |
Airports within 200 miles of SYD with service to Canberra Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEST · CBR: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 6:00 PM in Canberra.
SYD: AEST · CBR: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 6:00 PM in Canberra.
Distance & Flight Time
147 mi / 236 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m to 1h 0m.
Getting to SYD
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.
Facts
SYD–CBR Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to Canberra route.
Route details
Distance147 mi / 236 km
Flight time0h 55m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights388 out / 410 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Destination: CBR
Full nameCanberra Airport
IATA / ICAOCBR / YSCB
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Elevation1,886 ft / 575 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SYD to CBR flights.
Nonstop flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Canberra Airport take approximately 0h 55m to 1h. The route covers 147 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Qantas and Virgin Australia. Plus 11 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 388 nonstop flights per week from SYD to CBR. The return direction has about 410 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from CBR to SYD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NTL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 on the 235 km sector. Actual air time is about 35 minutes. The rest is taxi and sequencing at Sydney's busy airport. This is one of Australia's shortest jet routes.
Qantas operates 6 to 10 daily nonstops on Q400 turboprops and occasionally B717 jets. Virgin Australia adds 3 to 5 daily departures. Rex Airlines contributes 2 to 4 daily frequencies on Saab 340 turboprops. Total daily nonstop departures across the three carriers run 11 to 19.
The drive takes about 3 hours via the M5 and Federal Highway, covering 280 km. When you add check-in, security, and airport transfers at both ends, total door-to-door time by air is about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours. Flying saves the most time for travelers near either airport. Driving is often more practical for those heading directly to Canberra's southern suburbs or who need a car in the capital.
Qantas departs from Terminal 3 (domestic). Virgin Australia uses Terminal 2. Rex operates from a separate regional terminal adjacent to Terminal 2. If connecting from an international arrival in Terminal 1, allow 45 to 60 minutes for immigration, baggage, and the bus transfer to the domestic precinct.
CBR has a single modern terminal opened in 2013. The airport sits 7 km east of the city centre in Pialligo. It is compact and efficient, with gate-to-curb times under 10 minutes on domestic arrivals. There is no rail link. Taxis and rideshare reach Parliament House in 15 minutes and the CBD in 10 minutes. Airport Express buses run to the city centre every 30 minutes.
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.