Can I fly direct from Perth to Canberra?

Direct flights from Perth to Canberra are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flights. Historically, approximately 7.3% of flights on this route were direct. When a direct flight is not chosen, connecting flights typically involve one stopover.

What's the flight time from Perth to Canberra?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Perth to Canberra is approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 3085 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is significantly longer, typically around 6 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

Are non-stop flights from Perth to Canberra worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Perth to Canberra typically cost more than connecting flights. Across the trailing quarter, direct flights had a median price of $459, while connecting flights had a median price of $325. This represents a premium of approximately 41% for the convenience of a direct flight. Direct flights made up about 9% of the available options during this period.

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2027-01-24 – 2027-01-27
PER - Canberra
75% AI deal score
A$734
A$648
Round trip
2027-02-19 – 2027-02-22
PER - Canberra
68% AI deal score
A$434
A$648
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2026-10-23 – 2026-10-27
PER - Canberra
70% AI deal score
A$636
A$682
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2026-10-26 – 2026-10-29
PER - Canberra
72% AI deal score
A$819
A$705
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2026-12-14 – 2027-01-12
PER - Canberra
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A$942
A$709
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2026-12-14 – 2027-01-13
PER - Canberra
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2026-10-19 – 2026-10-25
PER - Canberra
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A$617
A$712
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2027-02-02 – 2027-02-24
PER - Canberra
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A$546
A$712
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2027-02-03 – 2027-02-24
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Perth to Canberra: Overview

Insights for flights from Perth to Canberra

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Perth to Canberra connect at least once, with only 7.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For those flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

Right now, fares to Canberra from Perth typically range from $322–$608, with a median price of $353. Current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare might require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Perth to Canberra, the data shows that January and February are the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $292. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $313.

A typical journey from Perth to Canberra takes approximately 3h 50m for direct flights. However, since most itineraries include connections, a typical journey including connections is around 6h 40m.

The distance between Perth and Canberra is 3085 km, classifying this as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Perth to Canberra

Regular price: A$597 - A$771

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

The regular price range for this route is between 597 AUD and 771 AUD. The current lowest deal is 648 AUD with QantasLink, for travel from Jan 24 to Jan 27.

now A$648

Low A$597

High A$771

The cheapest time to fly from Perth to Canberra

The cheapest month to fly from Perth to Canberra is February, with a median price of $292. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $622. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$292

September

Most Expensive

Flights from A$622

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Direct flights from Perth to Canberra

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Perth to Canberra

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Canberra

Perth (PER) - Canberra (CBR)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,157

A$908

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Canberra

Perth (PER) - Canberra (CBR)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,165

A$911

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Canberra

Perth (PER) - Canberra (CBR)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,165

A$916

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Canberra

Perth (PER) - Canberra (CBR)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,168

A$927

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Canberra

Perth (PER) - Canberra (CBR)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,165

A$894

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Canberra

Perth (PER) - Canberra (CBR)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,157

A$895

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A$1,168 → A$895

23%

3 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 11

A$1,165 → A$894

23%

2 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 10

A$1,165 → A$902

23%

4 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 12

A$1,157 → A$895

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Perth to Canberra

Perth - Canberra route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Perth to Canberra are above the typical level at $648.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January, February, and March offer the lowest median prices, starting at $292.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 50m

The median flight time for a direct flight is 3h 50m, while connecting flights average 6h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 7.3% of flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is one of the airlines providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Perth to Canberra are frequently available, appearing often within 30 days.

Perth main airports to depart from

Perth (PER)

Cheapest

Perth Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Canberra.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$655

Canberra main airports to arrive at

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is ideal for direct access to Australia's capital city from Perth.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$682

Airports nearby Canberra used as alternative

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$441

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Canberra

$1,422

Save $2,231

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Canberra

Historically, the best time to book flights from Perth to Canberra is typically 0-6 days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for this booking window was $343. Prices tend to increase for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $495. Even bookings made 60+ days in advance were higher, at an average of $387.

In the trailing 90 days, a cheap fare from Perth to Canberra was considered to be $322 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $353. For comparison, fares at the 75th percentile were around $608, indicating that prices can vary significantly.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Perth to Canberra include January and February, both with a median price of $292. March also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $313. These months were typically more affordable than the annual median price of $353 across the trailing 270 days.

Perth to Canberra: Overview

Insights for flights from Perth to Canberra

The distance between Perth and Canberra is 3085 km, classifying this as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Perth to Canberra

Regular price: A$597 - A$771

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

The regular price range for this route is between 597 AUD and 771 AUD. The current lowest deal is 648 AUD with QantasLink, for travel from Jan 24 to Jan 27.

now A$648

Low A$597

High A$771

The cheapest time to fly from Perth to Canberra

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$292

September

Most Expensive

Flights from A$622

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