SYD → CBRSydney to Canberra

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Direct flights from Sydney (SYD) to Canberra (CBR): 16 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 60% of the last 25 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is on schedule. 5 of the 25 tracked flights were cancelled. The nonstop covers 236 km, an estimated 48 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Sydney and Canberra. Updated 26 October 2026 at 18:38 UTC.

Today, SYD → CBR

Tue 27 Oct · local times
QF1429Qantas35 min late

The SYD board at 05:38 shows departure at 08:40 instead of 08:05.

Later cancelled
0.8%of 1,118 past Qantas flights whose board showed 20 to 40 min late
Still to leave today
VA634 08:50Virgin Australia · then QF1431 09:10, VA638 09:50
Track QF1429 →
QF1431Qantas45 min late

The SYD board at 05:38 shows departure at 09:55 instead of 09:10.

Later cancelled
1.5%of 782 past Qantas flights whose board showed 40 to 70 min late
Still to leave today
VA638 09:50Virgin Australia · then QF1435 10:15, VA640 10:35
Track QF1431 →
  1. 06:35 QF1423Qantas On scheduleT3 ·
  2. 07:10 QF1427Qantas On scheduleT3 ·
  3. 07:35 VA630Virgin Australia On scheduleT2 ·
  4. 08:05 QF1429Qantas Est. 08:40 +35T3 ·
  5. 08:50 VA634Virgin Australia On scheduleT2 ·
  6. 09:10 QF1431Qantas Est. 09:55 +45T3 ·
  7. 09:50 VA638Virgin Australia On scheduleT2 ·
  8. 10:15 QF1435Qantas On scheduleT3 ·
  9. 10:35 VA640Virgin Australia On scheduleT2 ·
  10. 12:10 QF1437Qantas On scheduleT3 ·
  11. 12:20 VA644Virgin Australia On scheduleT2 ·
  12. 14:20 QF1439Qantas On scheduleT3 ·
  13. 15:45 QF1441Qantas On scheduleT3 ·
  14. 16:00 QF1449Qantas On scheduleT3 ·
  15. 16:05 VA656Virgin Australia On scheduleT2 ·
  16. 16:35 QF1813Qantas On scheduleT3 ·
  17. 16:50 VA658Virgin Australia On scheduleT2 ·
  18. 17:05 QF1451Qantas On scheduleT3 ·
  19. 17:40 QF1455Qantas On scheduleT3 ·
  20. 17:50 VA662Virgin Australia On scheduleT2 ·
  21. 19:05 VA670Virgin Australia Sched 19:05Departure not confirmed by the board ·
  22. 20:35 VA672Virgin Australia Sched 20:35Departure not confirmed by the board ·
  23. 20:40 QF1461Qantas Sched 20:40Departure not confirmed by the board ·

Checked SYD board 05:38 · CBR board 22:48

SYD Sydney smooth · +0
CBR Canberra busy · +28
236 km · ~0h 48m est.
dep bank 06:35–20:5516x weekly
Runs mixed · 3 airlines · 16x weekly · nonstop
60% on time

of the last 25 operated SYD → CBR flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is +2 min. 5 of 25 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival+2 minacross the last 25 operated legs
Flight time~0h 48mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures16x3 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled20.0%recent route rate · 5 of 25

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
AeroméxicoQantas AirwaysVirgin Australia

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
AeroméxicoAM

Flights AM247 09:16 Mo Su

Qantas AirwaysQF36% on time

Flights QF1423 06:35 Mo Tu We Th Fr · QF1427 07:10 Mo Tu We Th Fr · QF1429 08:10 daily · QF1431 09:10 daily

Virgin AustraliaVA91% on time

Flights VA630 07:35 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa · VA634 08:50 Mo Tu We Th Fr · VA638 09:50 daily · VA640 10:35 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa

History

operated legs · board outcomes
10-26QF1423dep +0 → arr−10
10-26QF1427dep +0 → arr−8
10-26QF1429dep +35 → arr+48
10-26QF1431dep +20 → arr−19
10-26QF1435cancelledCNX
10-26QF1437dep +60 → arr+45
10-26QF1439cancelledCNX
10-26QF1441cancelledCNX
10-26QF1449dep +45 → arr+71
10-26QF1451dep +0 → arr+5
10-26QF1455dep +0 → arr+2
10-26QF1461dep +35 → arr+45
10-26QF1813dep +20 → arr+20
10-26VA630dep +5 → arr+4
10-26VA634dep +5 → arr−7
10-26VA638dep +5 → arr−3
10-26VA640dep +15 → arr+5
10-26VA644dep +5 → arr−5
10-26VA656dep +0 → arr−15
10-26VA658dep +10 → arr−3
10-26VA662dep −10 → arr−20
10-26VA670dep +15 → arr+4
10-26VA672dep +0 → arr−10
10-25QF1451cancelledCNX
10-25VA662cancelledCNX

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
SYDSydney +0 min smooth 🌤 few clouds · N 4 kt Full SYD delay board →
CBRCanberra +28 min busy 🌤 clear · N 4 kt Full CBR delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at SYD: 32% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +5 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Sydney to Canberra route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop SYD to CBR flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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SYD to CBR questions

Is SYD–CBR running on time right now?

Mostly on schedule. The arrival side at CBR is the weaker end, route health score 81/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on SYD–CBR?

Operators schedule morning departures around 06:35 and evening departures around 17:00 from SYD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the CBR delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from SYD to CBR?

Great-circle distance is 236 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 47–50 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does SYD–CBR fly?

3 carriers operate this route, around 150 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.