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Cheap Flights to Canberra
| Most popular in | May | High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | October | Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop |
| Average price | $811 | Price for this month |
| Cheapest price | $598 | From Auckland to Canberra |
Cheapest prices for Canberra flights by month
When is the best time to fly to Canberra?
Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.
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Price
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$538 - $939
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Temperature
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12 - 28 °C
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Rainfall
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33 - 69 mm
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When is the best time to book flights to Canberra?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Canberra, you should look to book at least 39 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Canberra?
The cheapest flights to Canberra are usually found when departing on a Saturday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Sunday.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
Canberra flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the afternoon. Booking a flight at midday will likely mean higher prices.
Canberra is a fitting name for the nation’s capital, as Canberra is derived from the Aboriginal word “Kamberra” meaning “meeting place”- and Canberra sure it that. Each year, millions of people travel to Canberra to experience its vibrant, cosmopolitan nature paired with national, historical and cultural attractions. This city has show-stopping monuments such as the Australian War Memorial, Parliament House, the National Gallery of Australia, the National Museum of Australia and the beautifully laid out garden city.
The Bush Capital has, within its city limits, Black Mountain, Red Hill, Mount Ainslie, Majura, Taylor and Pleasant – all wonderful places to roam around. Within a 45-minute drive of Canberra is Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve where native animals, including kangaroos and emus, roam free.
Canberra climate
The summers are hot and dry with temperatures up to 27 C (80 F). Winters are cold with occasional fog and frost and temperatures that range between 1 and 12 C (30 and 50 F).
When to fly to Canberra
Peak Season:
Christmas/New Year period and school holidays are high season.
Off Season:
There’s not really a bad time to visit Canberra, but spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) are most pleasant, weather-wise.
Getting around Canberra
Car-hire companies and taxi services are available at the airport. The Airport Express Bus runs multiple times daily.
Most of the tourist attractions are clustered around the lake – the “Parliamentary Triangle” and are easy walking distance of each other. There’s also a fantastic network of walking paths and trails.
Biking around Canberra is a great way to experience the city. There’s a good network of shared paths and on-road cycling lanes.
ACTION operates Canberra’s buses and the buses run daily.
Taxis and rental cars are readily available.
The Canberra City Explorer runs daily, servicing multiple stops within the city. Enjoy this 90 minute tour with commentary or hop on and off to explore the city on your own schedule.
