How to find cheap flights to Canberra Airport (CBR)
$808 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Canberra Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to CBR, the lowest fare is $327.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to CBR goes up or down.
It's generally recommended to book roughly one month ahead of your travel date. That's when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Canberra, where Canberra Airport is located.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and expand your search for cheap flights to Canberra. This will list all the airports around your departure and destination points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes usually cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Canberra Airport.
Best time to go to Canberra
June is generally the cheapest month to board a flight to Canberra.
To find the cheapest month for flights to CBR, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
March is the most popular month for flights to CBR. It's the perfect time to explore Canberra in full swing.
Travel in December if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Canberra are typically cheaper.
Check the weather before you go. January is the warmest time of year in Canberra, averaging between 12ºC and 31ºC.
July has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 0ºC to 12ºC.
April is your safest bet for clearer skies. With three days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Canberra.
November brings the wettest weather. You can expect around seven days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Travelling to Canberra Airport (CBR): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Canberra Airport, these major airlines make getting to Canberra a breeze:
If you want to jet off with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your CBR plane ticket with Fiji Airways. Up to 81% of its flights into this hub touch down on schedule.
CBR is located in the UTC+11 timezone.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to CBR? These hotels near Canberra Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Canberra Airport has an on-time performance of 73%. This rating shows how often flights from CBR arrive according to plan.
Canberra Airport is located in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
Getting to central Canberra from Canberra Airport (CBR)
CBR is located about 8 kilometres from central Canberra.
You'll reach the centre in around 15 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to CBR.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 40 minutes.
If you want to stay near all the action in Canberra, unpack your suitcase at one of these comfy options:
Canberra highlights
Put these leading attractions at the top of your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Canberra:
National Gallery of Australia: Around 2 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Sculpture Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 2 kilometres south of the centre. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Canberra.
Museum of Australian Democracy: Hit up this landmark next. About 2 kilometres south of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Canberra experience.
How to get to Goulburn from Canberra Airport (CBR)
Setting out for the nearby city of Goulburn? It's about 97 kilometres from CBR. Allow around 1 hour to drive there.
Expect a journey time of 2 hours 45 minutes or so when making your way to Goulburn on public transport.
Travelling from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Yass
About 56 kilometres away, Yass is another city within easy reach of Canberra Airport. It takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to make the trip on public transport from CBR.
It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to drive to Yass.
Explore more of Australia
Australia has plenty more waiting for you. Carry on to Sydney, located around 241 kilometres northeast of Canberra. Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Harbour and Sydney Opera House should be on your to-do list. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is the city's closest major airport.
Another city in Australia that has plenty of appeal is Wollongong. From Canberra, it's around 177 kilometres northeast and offers highlights like Wollongong Beach and Pulpit Rock. Swing by Brighton Beach too.