How to find cheap flights to Canberra Airport (CBR)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Canberra Airport is R 10,609. A round-trip plane ticket to CBR right now is R 19,024.
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Roughly one month before taking off is an excellent time to book tickets to Canberra, where Canberra Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for getting the lowest prices.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' when searching to boost your chances of finding cheap flights to Canberra. Doing this will give you more options for where you take off and land, along with different fares.
Search for plane tickets to Canberra Airport that come with a stop. Taking the scenic route can help you save. Once your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Canberra
June is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Canberra.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to CBR that fits your plans and budget.
If you want to experience Canberra at its liveliest, lock in your flights to CBR for July. Being on holiday during peak periods usually means there's more to see and do than at other times.
April is the quietest period of the year to travel if you prefer a slower pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Canberra then.
Check the weather conditions before you go. January is the warmest time of year in Canberra, averaging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
July brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 0ºC (32ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF).
Don't want to pack a raincoat? April is the driest month in Canberra, averaging three days of rain.
Expect the heaviest showers during November, which gets around seven days of wet weather.
Travelling to Canberra Airport (CBR): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Canberra Airport, these leading airlines make reaching Canberra a breeze:
Fiji Airways is the most dependable carrier. Up to 81% of its flights into this hub arrive as scheduled, making it a smart choice when booking your CBR plane ticket.
When you step off the plane at CBR, you'll be in the UTC+11 timezone.
Be curled up in bed shortly after your flight to CBR. Choose one of these stays near Canberra Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car hire in CBR. Get behind the wheel with Europcar, Sixt or Alamo and explore the lesser-explored corners of Canberra and beyond.
Canberra Airport has an on-time performance of 73%. This figure shows how often flights from CBR touch down when expected.
Canberra Airport is located in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
Getting to central Canberra from Canberra Airport (CBR)
CBR is about 8 kilometres from central Canberra.
You'll get to the centre in around 15 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to CBR.
The ride on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you'd like to stay close to all the action in Canberra, unpack your bags at one of these comfortable hotels:
Canberra highlights
Put these popular attractions at the top of your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Canberra:
National Gallery of Australia: A memorable preview of the city's highlights, this landmark is around 2 kilometres south-east of the centre.
Questacon Science Garden: Here's where you can press pause for a moment when exploring Canberra. This park is roughly 2 kilometres south-east of the centre.
Museum of Australian Democracy: This will be another highlight of your trip. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kilometres south-east of the centre of Canberra.
How to get to Goulburn from Canberra Airport (CBR)
The nearby city of Goulburn is about 97 kilometres from CBR. Heading to the centre by ride-share or cab will take around 1 hour.
Allow roughly 2 hours 45 minutes if you decide to travel to Goulburn on public transport.
Travelling from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Yass
About 56 kilometres away, Yass is another city that's not far from Canberra Airport. It'll take you around 2 hours 30 minutes to make the trip by public transport from CBR.
Getting there by car will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Explore more of Australia
There are plenty more places to explore in Australia, starting with Sydney. Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour are must-visits in this city, which is around 241 kilometres north-east of Canberra. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is the major airport in Sydney.
Wollongong makes a great addition to your trip to Australia. You'll find it around 177 kilometres north-east of Canberra. Wollongong Beach, Pulpit Rock and Wollongong City Beach stand out as key sights.
About 225 kilometres north of Canberra, Orange makes for a memorable detour. Big reasons to visit include Mount Canobolas Summit lookout, Mount Canobolas and Mayfield Vineyard.
