CBR → BNECanberra to Brisbane

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Direct flights from Canberra (CBR) to Brisbane (BNE): 21 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 77% of the last 22 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 11 minutes early. 1 of the 22 tracked flights was cancelled. The nonstop covers 956 km, an estimated 1 hour 44 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Canberra and Brisbane. Updated 19 October 2026 at 12:33 UTC.

CBR Canberra smooth · +4
BNE Brisbane smooth · +0
956 km · ~1h 44m est.
dep bank 06:05–19:4521x weekly
Runs mixed · 3 airlines · 21x weekly · nonstop
77% on time

of the last 22 operated CBR → BNE flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −11 min. 1 of 22 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−11 minacross the last 22 operated legs
Flight time~1h 44mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures21x3 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled4.5%recent route rate · 1 of 22

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Jetstar AirwaysQantas 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
Jetstar AirwaysJQ

Flights JQ657 varies daily

Qantas AirwaysQF67% on time

Flights QF1516 06:05 Mo We Sa · QF2310 06:20 Tu Th Fr · QF2312 09:05 Su · QF1946 09:50 Mo Tu We Th Fr

Virgin AustraliaVA100% on time

Flights VA1207 06:35 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa · VA1213 09:40 Mo Tu Fr Su · VA1217 12:20 daily · VA1227 18:40 Mo Tu We Th Fr Su

History

operated legs · board outcomes
10-19JQ657dep +21 → arr+24
10-19QF1516dep +5 → arr−16
10-19QF1946dep +13 → arr+1
10-19QF1948cancelledCNX
10-19QF1950dep +4 → arr−17
10-19QF1954dep +91 → arr+71
10-19VA1207dep +1 → arr+10
10-19VA1213dep +14 → arr+7
10-19VA1217dep +5 → arr+0
10-19VA1227dep +12 → arr−1
10-18JQ657dep +3 → arr−18
10-18QF1950dep +47 → arr+24
10-18QF1954dep +6 → arr−13
10-18QF1956dep +51 → arr+25
10-18QF2312dep +11 → arr−22
10-18VA1213dep −2 → arr−13
10-18VA1217dep −5 → arr−17
10-18VA1227dep −4 → arr−11
10-17JQ657arrived−17
10-17QF1516arrived−15
10-17QF1948arrived−13
10-17QF2316arrived−8

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
CBRCanberra +4 min smooth 🌤 clear · N 0 kt Full CBR delay board →
BNEBrisbane +0 min smooth Full BNE delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at CBR and BNE: 29% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +3 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Canberra to Brisbane route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop CBR to BNE 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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CBR to BNE questions

Is CBR–BNE running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at CBR is the weaker end, route health score 96/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on CBR–BNE?

Operators schedule morning departures around 06:05 and evening departures around 18:40 from CBR. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the BNE delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from CBR to BNE?

Great-circle distance is 956 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 97–112 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does CBR–BNE fly?

3 carriers operate this route, around 63 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.