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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Canberra

JNB — CBR
Oct 12 — Oct 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Canberra are usually found in March or October, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Canberra

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Canberra (CBR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

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March

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R25 984
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R7 504 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 703 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Canberra

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Canberra from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Canberra?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Canberra. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Canberra. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CBR?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Canberra. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Canberra in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Canberra. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Canberra. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Canberra, such as Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
905 reviews
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Crew

8,2

Food

6,9

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
905 reviews
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Food

6,9

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 624 reviews
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Food

6,9

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Canberra. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Canberra from Johannesburg?

    If you book a flight to Canberra from Johannesburg, you will be flying to Canberra, which is the city’s only airport. Canberra (CBR) is located 6,4 km from the centre of Canberra. There are 0 flights from Johannesburg to Canberra per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Canberra round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways (R15 291), and Qantas Airways (R16 136) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Canberra. These flights start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Canberra that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Canberra flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Canberra?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Canberra.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Canberra?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Canberra by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Canberra

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Canberra. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 291AverageR17 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR16 136AverageR20 765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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