Statistics on Sydney-Australia flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to Australia from Sydney
The average price to go to Australia from Sydney is $ 214 (round trip). It varies from $ 121 (Melbourne) to $ 370 (Perth) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Sydney-Australia flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Hobart (Tasmania), Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane (Queensland), Cairns and Canberra.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart (Tasmania) | $ 164 | may (the cheapest) | 2 to 3 months | Flight price Sydney-Hobart (Tasmania) |
| Perth | $ 370 | march, may (the cheapest), june (the cheapest), july, august | 7 to 8 months | Flight price Sydney-Perth |
| Melbourne | $ 121 | february, may (the cheapest), june, july, august, september, october, november | 4 to 5 months | Flight price Sydney-Melbourne |
| Brisbane (Queensland) | $ 138 | march, may, june (the cheapest), august | 5 to 6 months | Flight price Sydney-Brisbane (Queensland) |
| Cairns | $ 217 | february, march (the cheapest), may, august, september | 2 to 3 months | Flight price Sydney-Cairns |
| Canberra | $ 273 | may (the cheapest) | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Sydney-Canberra |
Round-trip airfare price Sydney-Australia month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 131 to $ 394 | high price |
| February | $ 115 to $ 390 | fair price |
| March | $ 127 to $ 354 | fair price |
| April | $ 126 to $ 388 | fair price |
| May | $ 112 to $ 323 | good price |
| June | $ 112 to $ 325 | fair price |
| July | $ 113 to $ 352 | very high price |
| August | $ 112 to $ 326 | fair price |
| September | $ 114 to $ 358 | fair price |
| October | $ 114 to $ 378 | very high price |
| November | $ 114 to $ 388 | fair price |
| December | $ 147 to $ 463 | very high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60119 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Australia from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to Australia from Sydney
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Hobart (Tasmania) in Australia
The average price for a round trip flight from Sydney to Hobart (Tasmania) is $ 164. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Sydney-Hobart (Tasmania) flights.
To get the best price...
take a direct flight
leave on a tuesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Hobart (Tasmania) in Australia in may to get the best price ($ 140, saving $ 24 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 164). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 194, which is $ 31 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Sydney-Hobart (Tasmania) and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Perth in Australia
The average price for a round trip flight from Sydney to Perth is $ 370. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Sydney-Perth flights.
To get the best price...
take a direct flight
leave on a tuesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Perth in Australia in may to get the best price ($ 323, saving $ 47 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 370). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 463, which is $ 94 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Sydney-Perth and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Melbourne in Australia
The average price for a round trip flight from Sydney to Melbourne is $ 121. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Sydney-Melbourne flights.
To get the best price...
take a direct flight
leave on a tuesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Melbourne in Australia in may to get the best price ($ 112, saving $ 8.7 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 121). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 147, which is $ 27 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Sydney-Melbourne and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Brisbane (Queensland) in Australia
The average price for a round trip flight from Sydney to Brisbane (Queensland) is $ 138. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Sydney-Brisbane (Queensland) flights.
To get the best price...
take a direct flight
leave on a wednesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Brisbane (Queensland) in Australia in june to get the best price ($ 125, saving $ 14 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 138). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 170, which is $ 32 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Sydney-Brisbane (Queensland) and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Cairns in Australia
The average price for a round trip flight from Sydney to Cairns is $ 217. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Sydney-Cairns flights.
To get the best price...
take a direct flight
leave on a wednesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Cairns in Australia in march to get the best price ($ 179, saving $ 38 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 217). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 270, which is $ 54 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Sydney-Cairns and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Canberra in Australia
The average price for a round trip flight from Sydney to Canberra is $ 273. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Sydney-Canberra flights.
To get the best price...
take a direct flight
leave on a thursday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Canberra in Australia in may to get the best price ($ 256, saving $ 17 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 273). Avoid the month of october which is statistically the most expensive ($ 284, which is $ 12 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Sydney-Canberra and other statistics
Top prices Sydney-Australia
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Hobart (Tasmania) | 11-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 86 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Melbourne | 23-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 82 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Hobart (Tasmania) | 27-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 86 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Hobart (Tasmania) | 13-08 to 17-08-2025 | $ 87 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Melbourne | 26-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 82 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Melbourne | 11-12 to 18-12-2025 | $ 86 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Melbourne | 11-01 to 15-01-2026 | $ 82 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Melbourne | 03-02 to 10-02-2026 | $ 66 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Melbourne | 06-02 to 28-02-2026 | $ 81 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Melbourne | 23-02 to 27-02-2026 | $ 72 | direct flight with Jetstar |
When to buy plane tickets to go to Australia (from Sydney)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Sydney to Hobart (Tasmania)
The price of tickets to Hobart (Tasmania) fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Sydney to Hobart (Tasmania), you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Hobart (Tasmania) page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Hobart (Tasmania) in Australia 2 to 3 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 144 , which is $ 21 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 53 more than the average price).
When to buy your Sydney-Hobart (Tasmania) flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Sydney to Perth
The price of tickets to Perth fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Sydney to Perth, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Perth page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Perth in Australia 7 to 8 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 345 , which is $ 25 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 227 more than the average price).
When to buy your Sydney-Perth flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Sydney to Melbourne
The price of tickets to Melbourne fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Sydney to Melbourne, you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Melbourne page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Melbourne in Australia 4 to 5 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 108 , which is $ 14 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 151 more than the average price).
When to buy your Sydney-Melbourne flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Sydney to Brisbane (Queensland)
The price of tickets to Brisbane (Queensland) fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Sydney to Brisbane (Queensland), you should buy your ticket on a tuesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Brisbane (Queensland) page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Brisbane (Queensland) in Australia 5 to 6 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 125 , which is $ 14 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 154 more than the average price).
When to buy your Sydney-Brisbane (Queensland) flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Sydney to Cairns
The price of tickets to Cairns fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Sydney to Cairns, you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Cairns page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Cairns in Australia 2 to 3 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 199 , which is $ 19 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 129 more than the average price).
When to buy your Sydney-Cairns flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Sydney to Canberra
The price of tickets to Canberra fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Sydney to Canberra, you should buy your ticket on a wednesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Canberra page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Canberra in Australia 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 260 , which is $ 14 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 38 more than the average price).
When to buy your Sydney-Canberra flight ticket and other statistics