Flights Canberra → Brisbane
CBR → BNE
How long is the flight from Canberra to Brisbane?
The flight from Canberra (CBR) to Brisbane (BNE) takes about 1h 37m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Canberra to Brisbane, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737, Boeing 717, and Embraer 190. The destination airport in Brisbane, which opened in 1988, serves over 16.9 million passengers annually, making it one of Australia's busiest airports.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Canberra (CBR) → Brisbane (BNE) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Brisbane the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm).
Heading to Brisbane: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Canberra (CBR) to Brisbane (BNE) heads north-east for about 956 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 37m.
Air-traffic congestion: arriving into Brisbane it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
Airlines operating CBR-BNE
Frequently asked questions about CBR-BNE
The flight from Canberra (CBR) to Brisbane (BNE) takes about 1h 37m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: American Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
