What percentage of Brisbane to Canberra flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 52.3% of flights from Brisbane to Canberra were direct. For travelers who prefer non-stop journeys, this indicates a good chance of finding a direct option. When a connection is necessary, flights typically involve one stopover.

What's the flight time from Brisbane to Canberra?

The direct flight time from Brisbane to Canberra is typically around 1 hour and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 956 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to approximately 5 hours and 15 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Brisbane to Canberra come up frequently. This route is known for its regular availability of deals. Travelers can often find good opportunities for savings when planning their trips 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. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between the two cities. Right now, fares for this route are typically $185–$518, with a median of $331. Currently, prices are above the typical level, and only about 4% of recent fares have been classified as a good price.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Brisbane to Canberra, the cheapest time to fly is often October, with a median fare of $118. Other affordable months include September, where the median fare is $132, and January, with a median fare of $138. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

For direct flights from Brisbane to Canberra, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, with 52.3% of recent fares being direct. For the remaining itineraries, most involve 1 stopover. This mix provides options for travelers who prioritize either speed or potentially lower costs through connecting flights.

A typical journey from Brisbane to Canberra takes approximately 1h 50m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 1h 50m. However, if your itinerary includes connections, the median journey time extends to 5h 45m, so it is worth considering the impact of stopovers on your overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to Canberra

Regular price: A$200 - A$446

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

Regular prices for flights from Brisbane to Canberra typically range from 200 AUD to 446 AUD. The current lowest deal is 228 AUD for travel from Sep 3-Sep 12, available via kayak.

now A$228

Low A$200

High A$446

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Canberra

The cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Canberra is October, with a median price of $125. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $430. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from A$125

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$430

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, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

A$844

A$393

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

A$1,048

A$539

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

A$835

A$579

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

A$958

A$690

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

A$515

A$349

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

A$698

A$603

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 5

A$783 → A$388

51%

5 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 19

A$658 → A$418

37%

1 night

Dec 9 - Dec 10

A$652 → A$414

37%

5 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 10

A$650 → A$414

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to Canberra

Brisbane - Canberra route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Brisbane to Canberra are above the typical level at $228.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Canberra, with a median price of $125.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Direct flights from Brisbane to Canberra typically take 1h 50m, while connecting flights average 5h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

52.3% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 52.3% of flights from Brisbane to Canberra are direct, with a median of 1 stopover for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that has offered direct flights from Brisbane to Canberra recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Brisbane to Canberra are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Brisbane main airports to depart from

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$235

Canberra main airports to arrive at

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is ideal for direct access to the nation's capital from Brisbane.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$235

Airports nearby Canberra used as alternative

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~240 km from Canberra (reachable by bus or train, approximately 3 hours travel time by road)

💸 Flights from ~A$141

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Sep 19

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From BNE

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Sep 15

Canberra, Australia

46% AI deal score

$820

$679

Save $141

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Business Class

From BNE

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Oct 18

Canberra, Australia

45% AI deal score

$777

$679

Save $98

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Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Sep 14

Canberra, Australia

45% AI deal score

$807

$679

Save $128

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Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Sep 14

Canberra, Australia

45% AI deal score

$776

$679

Save $97

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Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Sep 11

Canberra, Australia

45% AI deal score

$796

$679

Save $117

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Business Class

From BNE

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Sep 20

Canberra, Australia

45% AI deal score

$800

$679

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Business Class

From BNE

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Oct 16

Canberra, Australia

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$775

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Business Class

From BNE

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Canberra, Australia

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$752

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Business Class

From BNE

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Sep 19

Canberra, Australia

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Business Class

From BNE

Elite

Oct 17

Canberra, Australia

44% AI deal score

$753

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Canberra

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Brisbane to Canberra is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $188. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, averaging around $535. Even booking 7-13 days out shows an average price of $373, indicating that planning ahead can lead to substantial savings.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a flight from Brisbane to Canberra is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $185. The median price for this route has been $331. Prices can go as high as $518 or more, so securing a fare under $185 represents a significant saving compared to typical costs.

Historically, the trailing quarter's data suggests that October is often the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Canberra, with a median price of $118. September also offers favorable prices, with a median of $132. While January has a median price of $138, the annual median price for this route is $331, indicating that these months typically offer considerable savings.

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Brisbane to Canberra: Overview

Insights for flights from Brisbane to Canberra

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to Canberra

Regular price: A$200 - A$446

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

Regular prices for flights from Brisbane to Canberra typically range from 200 AUD to 446 AUD. The current lowest deal is 228 AUD for travel from Sep 3-Sep 12, available via kayak.

now A$228

Low A$200

High A$446

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Canberra

October

Cheapest

Flights from A$125

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$430

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, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

A$844

A$393

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

A$1,048

A$539

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

A$835

A$579

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

A$958

A$690

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

A$515

A$349

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Canberra

Brisbane (BNE) - Canberra (CBR)

A$698

A$603

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 5

A$783 → A$388

51%

5 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 19

A$658 → A$418

37%

1 night

Dec 9 - Dec 10

A$652 → A$414

37%

5 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 10

A$650 → A$414

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to Canberra

Brisbane - Canberra route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Brisbane to Canberra are above the typical level at $228.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Canberra, with a median price of $125.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Direct flights from Brisbane to Canberra typically take 1h 50m, while connecting flights average 5h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

52.3% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 52.3% of flights from Brisbane to Canberra are direct, with a median of 1 stopover for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that has offered direct flights from Brisbane to Canberra recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Brisbane to Canberra are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Brisbane main airports to depart from

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$235

Canberra main airports to arrive at

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is ideal for direct access to the nation's capital from Brisbane.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$235

Airports nearby Canberra used as alternative

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

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

Canberra, Australia

44% AI deal score

$753

$679

Save $74

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 above the typical level

October is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 1h 50m

52.3% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for 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

Sep 05

Sep 19

Sep 15

Oct 18

Sep 14

Sep 14

Sep 11

Sep 20

Oct 16

Oct 07

Sep 19

Oct 17

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 above the typical level

October is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 1h 50m

52.3% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for 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

Sep 05

Sep 19

Sep 15

Oct 18

Sep 14

Sep 14

Sep 11

Sep 20

Oct 16

Oct 07

Sep 19

Oct 17

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?