Sydney (SYD) to Canberra (CBR) flights
An economy award from Sydney (SYD) to Canberra (CBR) starts at 6,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $15. Iberia Club and Qatar Airways Privilege Club charge the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Canberra (CBR): Qantas and Virgin Australia. The two airports are 148 miles (238 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Newcastle, Coffs Harbour and Melbourne and more.
How many miles SYD to CBR costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 6,000 | $15–45 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 6,000 | $15–45 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 6,000 | $15–45 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qantas | 7,500 | $35–65 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Virgin Australia | 8,000 | $43–73 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Qantas | 8,000 | $15–545 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Virgin Australia | 8,000 | $15–45 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qantas | 9,200 | $24.10–67.75 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 10,000 | $15–45 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 10,000 | $15–45 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Qantas | 12,000 | $15–45 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 13,000 | $24.10–67.75 |
Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SYD to CBR
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Virgin AustraliaNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
Book SYD to CBR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Virgin Australia
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Qantas
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Australia VelocityBooks Virgin Australia
SYD to CBR with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Newcastle (NTL)FlyPelican the whole wayFPFPFC
- Via Coffs Harbour (CFS)Qantas and Rex Airlines, then Link AirwaysZLFC
- Via Melbourne (MEL)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
+1 - Via Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL)Jetstar and Virgin Australia the whole way
- Via Launceston (LST)Jetstar, Virgin Australia and 1 more, then Link AirwaysFC
- Via Brisbane (BNE)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way+1
SYD to CBR: common questions
How many miles does SYD to CBR cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (6,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (6,000) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SYD to CBR?
Qantas (oneworld) and Virgin Australia fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Canberra (CBR).
How far is Sydney from Canberra by plane?
Sydney (SYD) and Canberra (CBR) are 148 miles (238 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SYD to CBR award flights?
15 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus and 7 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Sydney and Canberra?
The most direct connections are through Newcastle (NTL), Coffs Harbour (CFS), Melbourne (MEL), Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL) and Launceston (LST). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example FlyPelican through Newcastle.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.