Flights Sydney → Canberra
SYD → CBR
Route overview
The flight route connects Sydney to Canberra, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737 and Boeing 717 for larger passenger capacities, as well as the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 for smaller regional services. Canberra Airport handles approximately 2,437,607 passengers annually, indicating significant traffic on this route.
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 Sydney (SYD) → Canberra (CBR) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Sydney the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Canberra: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Sydney (SYD) to Canberra (CBR) heads south-west for about 236 km, a flight time of roughly 43m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Sydney the average ATFM delay 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) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating SYD-CBR
Airports
Frequently asked questions about SYD-CBR
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.
