Cheap flights from South Australia to Canberra from $180

The cheapest month to fly to Canberra from South Australia is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $425, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Canberra in May, then you should wait until July to fly from South Australia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $481.

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Canberra from South Australia. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $532. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to Canberra is Wednesday, with ticket prices averaging around $651.

Flying to Canberra from South Australia in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $506 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $635. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Adelaide to Canberra for the best South Australia - Canberra flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Canberra from South Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Canberra for around $536 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Canberra from South Australia for as low as $388 on momondo.

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on South Australia to Canberra flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Qantas Airways and Jetstar are the most popular carriers operating from South Australia to Canberra

Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Canberra from South Australia according to our data. Virgin Australia is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Canberra. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Canberra on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of August 2026, there are 10 flights per day flying from South Australia to Canberra. The most common time of day flights depart is 16:00, with 40% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

74 flights are operational weekly from South Australia to Canberra as of August 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 19% of flights per week taking off on this day.