What percentage of Brisbane to Canberra flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 29.4% of flights from Brisbane to Canberra were direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection. Travelers prioritizing direct flights should be aware of this historical distribution.

What's the flight time from Brisbane to Canberra?

The typical direct flight from Brisbane to Canberra has a median duration of 1 hour and 50 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to 6 hours and 5 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 956 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey, depending on whether they choose a direct or connecting flight.

How often do cheap flights from Brisbane to Canberra come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Brisbane to Canberra are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers on this route have regular opportunities to find economical fares. The consistent availability of deals makes it a favorable route for budget-conscious planning. Travelers can typically expect to find good value options when searching for flights between these two cities.

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Brisbane to Canberra: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to Canberra

Flights from Brisbane to Canberra cover a distance of 956 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Brisbane to Canberra typically range from $365–$599, with a median price of $468. Current fares are near the typical level, and new deals appear almost daily for this route.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Canberra, June stands out with a median fare of $182. Following closely, both April and May offer attractive median fares of $183, making these months particularly favorable for budget-conscious travelers.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 29.4% of recent fares being direct flights from Brisbane to Canberra. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Brisbane to Canberra takes approximately 1h 50m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 1h 50m, while connecting itineraries typically have a longer median journey of 7h 20m.

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to Canberra

Regular price: A$244 - A$648

Prices for flights from Brisbane to Canberra are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Brisbane to Canberra typically range from 244 AUD to 648 AUD. The current lowest deal is 258 AUD with Jetstar, for travel from Dec 3-Dec 9.

now A$258

Low A$244

High A$648

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Canberra

The cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Canberra is June, with a median price of $182. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $747. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from A$182

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$747

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Brisbane to Canberra

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Brisbane to Canberra

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$314

A$258

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$315

A$258

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$325

A$268

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$328

A$269

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$326

A$269

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$326

A$285

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Brisbane to Canberra

1 night

Dec 11 - Dec 12

A$630 → A$486

23%

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

A$629 → A$486

23%

1 night

Dec 4 - Dec 5

A$626 → A$486

22%

5 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 22

A$619 → A$486

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to Canberra

Brisbane - Canberra route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Brisbane to Canberra are near the typical level of $468.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the lowest prices.

Historically, June, April, and May offer the lowest median prices at $182 and $183.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 50m.

Direct flights typically take 1h 50m, while connecting flights average 7h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

29.4% of recent flights are direct.

Historically, 29.4% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Jetstar is an airline that has historically offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Brisbane to Canberra appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Brisbane main airports to depart from

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport (BNE) is a primary option for flights from Brisbane to Canberra.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$258

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF)

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) is an alternative for flights from Brisbane to Canberra.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,869

Canberra main airports to arrive at

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is ideal for direct access to Canberra, offering convenient arrival for your trip.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$226

Airports nearby Canberra used as alternative

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a primary international and domestic hub for the region with an extensive flight network.

📍 ~240 km from Canberra (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$165

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Dec 09

Canberra, Australia

41% AI deal score

$752

$740

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Business Class

From BNE

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Dec 07

Canberra, Australia

41% AI deal score

$740

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Business Class

From BNE

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Dec 08

Canberra, Australia

41% AI deal score

$753

$740

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Business Class

From BNE

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Dec 09

Canberra, Australia

41% AI deal score

$740

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Business Class

From BNE

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Canberra, Australia

40% AI deal score

$740

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Canberra

Historically, booking flights from Brisbane to Canberra 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices, around $440. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 14-27 days out average $499, while those booked 0-6 days before departure can average as high as $754. This trend suggests that planning ahead by at least two months is beneficial for securing better deals.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Brisbane to Canberra is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $365. The median price for this route over the same period was $468. Prices at the higher end, around $599, represent the 75th percentile of fares. Aiming for prices below $365 can help travelers secure a more economical fare.

Historically, June, April, and May have been the cheapest months to fly from Brisbane to Canberra, with median prices around $182 to $183. The annual median price for this route is $468, indicating significant savings during these months. While April appears twice, it is also listed as the most expensive month in the data, which suggests price variability within that month. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider flying in June or May.

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Brisbane to Canberra: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to Canberra

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 29.4% of recent fares being direct flights from Brisbane to Canberra. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to Canberra

Regular price: A$244 - A$648

Prices for flights from Brisbane to Canberra are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Brisbane to Canberra typically range from 244 AUD to 648 AUD. The current lowest deal is 258 AUD with Jetstar, for travel from Dec 3-Dec 9.

now A$258

Low A$244

High A$648

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Canberra

June

Cheapest

Flights from A$182

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$747

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Brisbane to Canberra

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Brisbane to Canberra

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$314

A$258

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$315

A$258

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$325

A$268

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$328

A$269

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$326

A$269

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$326

A$285

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Brisbane to Canberra

1 night

Dec 11 - Dec 12

A$630 → A$486

23%

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

A$629 → A$486

23%

1 night

Dec 4 - Dec 5

A$626 → A$486

22%

5 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 22

A$619 → A$486

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to Canberra

Brisbane - Canberra route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Brisbane to Canberra are near the typical level of $468.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the lowest prices.

Historically, June, April, and May offer the lowest median prices at $182 and $183.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 50m.

Direct flights typically take 1h 50m, while connecting flights average 7h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

29.4% of recent flights are direct.

Historically, 29.4% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Jetstar is an airline that has historically offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Brisbane to Canberra appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Brisbane main airports to depart from

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport (BNE) is a primary option for flights from Brisbane to Canberra.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$258

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF)

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) is an alternative for flights from Brisbane to Canberra.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,869

Canberra main airports to arrive at

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is ideal for direct access to Canberra, offering convenient arrival for your trip.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$226

Airports nearby Canberra used as alternative

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a primary international and domestic hub for the region with an extensive flight network.

📍 ~240 km from Canberra (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$165

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Canberra

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Best Elite deals to Canberra

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From BNE

Elite

Dec 12

Canberra, Australia

42% AI deal score

$761

$740

Save $21

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Dec 05

Canberra, Australia

41% AI deal score

$755

$740

Save $15

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Dec 08

Canberra, Australia

41% AI deal score

$740

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Dec 09

Canberra, Australia

41% AI deal score

$752

$740

Save $12

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Dec 07

Canberra, Australia

41% AI deal score

$740

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Dec 08

Canberra, Australia

41% AI deal score

$753

$740

Save $13

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Dec 09

Canberra, Australia

41% AI deal score

$740

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Apr 25

Canberra, Australia

40% AI deal score

$740

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Dec 08

Canberra, Australia

40% AI deal score

$740

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Dec 05

Canberra, Australia

40% AI deal score

$740

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Dec 09

Canberra, Australia

40% AI deal score

$740

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Dec 07

Canberra, Australia

40% AI deal score

$740

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Canberra

Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Canberra

Today’s best flight deals from Brisbane to Canberra

Brisbane to Canberra: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to Canberra

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to Canberra

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Canberra

Direct flights from Brisbane to Canberra

Last-minute flights going from Brisbane to Canberra

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Brisbane to Canberra

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to Canberra

Brisbane - Canberra route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Fly in June for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 1h 50m.

29.4% of recent flights are direct.

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Brisbane main airports to depart from

Canberra main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Canberra used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Canberra

Best Elite deals to Canberra

Dec 12

Dec 05

Dec 08

Dec 09

Dec 07

Dec 08

Dec 09

Apr 25

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Canberra

How far in advance should I book a flight from Brisbane to Canberra?

How do I know if a Brisbane to Canberra flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Brisbane to Canberra?

What percentage of Brisbane to Canberra flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Brisbane to Canberra?

How often do cheap flights from Brisbane to Canberra come up?

Related routes

More routes from Brisbane

Flights to Canberra from other cities

Brisbane to Canberra: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to Canberra

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to Canberra

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Canberra

Direct flights from Brisbane to Canberra

Last-minute flights going from Brisbane to Canberra

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Brisbane to Canberra

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to Canberra

Brisbane - Canberra route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Fly in June for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 1h 50m.

29.4% of recent flights are direct.

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Brisbane main airports to depart from

Canberra main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Canberra used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Canberra

Best Elite deals to Canberra

Dec 12

Dec 05

Dec 08

Dec 09

Dec 07

Dec 08

Dec 09

Apr 25

Dec 08

Dec 05

Dec 09

Dec 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Canberra

How far in advance should I book a flight from Brisbane to Canberra?

How do I know if a Brisbane to Canberra flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Brisbane to Canberra?