Statistics on Sydney-Perth flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Perth (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Perth from Sydney airport is $ 370 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 325 (in june) and $ 463 (in december), which is a saving of $ 46 or a surplus of $ 94 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $271 to $326 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Perth before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Perth plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60598 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Perth from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in june, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 325, saving $ 46 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 370). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 463).
Flight Sydney-Perth: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 351 | $ 394 | fair price |
| February | $ 342 | $ 390 | fair price |
| March | $ 321 | $ 354 | good price |
| April | $ 361 | $ 388 | fair price |
| May | $ 288 | $ 323 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 290 | $ 325 the cheapest | very good price |
| July | $ 316 | $ 352 | good price |
| August | $ 288 | $ 326 | good price |
| September | $ 318 | $ 358 | fair price |
| October | $ 323 | $ 378 | fair price |
| November | $ 338 | $ 388 | fair price |
| December | $ 393 | $ 463 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Sydney to Perth
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Perth range from $216 to $597. 6% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $217 to $271), 2% at the maximum price (from $542 to $597). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $271 to $326 (30% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Perth flight
There are 3 companies that serve Sydney from Perth airport: Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas.
Data analysis:
Of the 60598 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (62% of the time) on the Sydney->Perth route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Perth flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $8. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $19.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Perth to Sydney departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $10. Conversely, departing from Perth on a thursday may cost you an additional $12.
Top prices Sydney-Perth
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Perth | 02-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 234 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Perth | 06-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 227 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Perth | 12-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 229 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Perth | 20-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 235 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Perth | 03-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 229 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Perth | 06-06 to 15-06-2025 | $ 236 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Perth | 07-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 230 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Perth | 10-06 to 15-06-2025 | $ 230 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Perth | 15-08 to 20-08-2025 | $ 238 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Perth | 11-02 to 18-02-2026 | $ 237 | direct flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Sydney - Perth to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Sydney-Perth flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Perth, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 345 $, which is a saving of 25 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (227 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Perth flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 358 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 390), 3 to 4 months ($ 385), 4 to 5 months ($ 370), 5 to 6 months ($ 364), 7 to 8 months ($ 379), 8 to 9 months ($ 360), 9 to 10 months ($ 362), 10 to 11 months ($ 381) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 355 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 371), 3 to 4 months ($ 388), 4 to 5 months ($ 380), 5 to 6 months ($ 355), 6 to 7 months ($ 367), 7 to 8 months ($ 360), 8 to 9 months ($ 388), 9 to 10 months ($ 368), 10 to 11 months ($ 386) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 329 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 331), 3 to 4 months ($ 330), 4 to 5 months ($ 352), 6 to 7 months ($ 336), 7 to 8 months ($ 351), 8 to 9 months ($ 352) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 356 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 366), 3 to 4 months ($ 377), 4 to 5 months ($ 384), 5 to 6 months ($ 381), 6 to 7 months ($ 384), 7 to 8 months ($ 365), 8 to 9 months ($ 379) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 286 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 294), 3 to 4 months ($ 303), 4 to 5 months ($ 312), 5 to 6 months ($ 316), 8 to 9 months ($ 318), 9 to 10 months ($ 322) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 293 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 322), 2 to 3 months ($ 310), 4 to 5 months ($ 312), 5 to 6 months ($ 317), 6 to 7 months ($ 317), 7 to 8 months ($ 317), 9 to 10 months ($ 315) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 319 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 330), 6 to 7 months ($ 346), 7 to 8 months ($ 332) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 288 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 313), 4 to 5 months ($ 307), 6 to 7 months ($ 307), 7 to 8 months ($ 317), 8 to 9 months ($ 308) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 310 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 346), 4 to 5 months ($ 348), 5 to 6 months ($ 340), 7 to 8 months ($ 316), 8 to 9 months ($ 347), 9 to 10 months ($ 330) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 318 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 360), 2 to 3 months ($ 346), 3 to 4 months ($ 370), 5 to 6 months ($ 365), 6 to 7 months ($ 352), 8 to 9 months ($ 340), 9 to 10 months ($ 375), 10 to 11 months ($ 364) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 317 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 353), 3 to 4 months ($ 359), 4 to 5 months ($ 371), 6 to 7 months ($ 359), 7 to 8 months ($ 364), 9 to 10 months ($ 344), 10 to 11 months ($ 347) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 393 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 461), 2 to 3 months ($ 425), 4 to 5 months ($ 411), 5 to 6 months ($ 433), 6 to 7 months ($ 447), 7 to 8 months ($ 446), 8 to 9 months ($ 452), 9 to 10 months ($ 421), 10 to 11 months ($ 424) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Perth are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $4 more.
Sydney to Perth: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 542 $329 to $742 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 257 $227 to $301 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 265 $228 to $429 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 282 $239 to $318 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 257 $238 to $327 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 266 $238 to $315 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 288 $244 to $329 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 299 $260 to $465 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 379 $327 to $435 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 326 $249 to $399 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 260 $237 to $468 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 680 $461 to $830 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Perth. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!