There are 3 ways to get from Canberra to Christmas Island by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Canberra International Airport
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Christmas Island (XCH)plane CBR - XCH
15h 10m$382–904Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christmas Island (XCH)plane SYD - XCH
16h 17m$355–838Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Canberra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Christmas Island (XCH)plane OAG - XCH
28h 42m$583–2,047
Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Christmas Island (XCH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Christmas Island is to bus and fly which costs $350 - $850 and takes 16h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Christmas Island is to fly which takes 15h 10m and costs $380 - $950.
The distance between Canberra and Christmas Island is 5200 km.
It takes approximately 15h 10m to get from Canberra to Christmas Island, including transfers.
Christmas Island is 4h behind Canberra. It is currently 4:53 PM in Canberra and 12:53 PM in Christmas Island.
There are eight+ hotels available in Christmas Island.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Christmas Island?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Christmas Island (XCH) 4 times a week.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Christmas Island via Sydney International Airport, Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,700
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Christmas Island via Melbourne, Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 52m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,600
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Christmas Island via Adelaide, Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christmas Island via Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 27m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Christmas Island via Melbourne, Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,400
Flights from Orange Airport to Christmas Island via Sydney International Airport, Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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