Statistics on Manchester-Sydney 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 Sydney (from: Manchester)
The average price to go to Sydney from Manchester airport is $ 1420 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1233 (in may) and $ 1636 (in december), which is a saving of $ 187 or a surplus of $ 216 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1159 to $1212 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sydney before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Sydney plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sydney from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1233, saving $ 187 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1420). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1636).
Flight Manchester-Sydney: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1283 | $ 1546 | fair price |
| February | $ 1161 | $ 1374 | fair price |
| March | $ 1021 | $ 1244 | good price |
| April | $ 1221 | $ 1413 | fair price |
| May | $ 1063 | $ 1233 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1132 | $ 1364 | fair price |
| July | $ 1353 | $ 1613 | high price |
| August | $ 1355 | $ 1569 | fair price |
| September | $ 1135 | $ 1305 | fair price |
| October | $ 1161 | $ 1420 | fair price |
| November | $ 1068 | $ 1319 | fair price |
| December | $ 1353 | $ 1636 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 Manchester to Sydney
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Sydney range from $896 to $1739. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $896 to $949), 1% at the maximum price (from $1686 to $1739). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1159 to $1212 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Sydney flight
There are 13 companies that serve Manchester from Sydney airport: Lufthansa, British Airways, EasyJet, Swiss, Ryanair, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, China Southern, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and KLM.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Lufthansa was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (30% of the time) on the Manchester->Sydney route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-Sydney flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $34. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $52.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sydney to Manchester departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $54. Conversely, departing from Sydney on a saturday may cost you an additional $66.
Top prices Manchester-Sydney
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Sydney | 03-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 864 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Manchester → Sydney | 10-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 864 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Manchester → Sydney | 12-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 875 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Manchester → Sydney | 13-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 899 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Manchester → Sydney | 20-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 855 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Manchester → Sydney | 08-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 913 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Manchester → Sydney | 10-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 914 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Manchester → Sydney | 15-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 902 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Manchester → Sydney | 20-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 905 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Manchester → Sydney | 03-06 to 10-06-2025 | $ 911 | layover flight with British Airways |
When to book your flight Manchester - Sydney to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 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 Manchester-Sydney 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 Manchester to Sydney, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1346 $, which is a saving of 74 $ 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 (247 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester to Sydney 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: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1320 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1506), 2 to 3 months ($ 1540), 3 to 4 months ($ 1529), 4 to 5 months ($ 1526), 6 to 7 months ($ 1518), 9 to 10 months ($ 1359) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1284 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1287), 5 to 6 months ($ 1313), 6 to 7 months ($ 1348), 7 to 8 months ($ 1373), 9 to 10 months ($ 1301) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1162 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1223), 3 to 4 months ($ 1183), 4 to 5 months ($ 1206) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1310 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1383), 4 to 5 months ($ 1359), 5 to 6 months ($ 1377), 7 to 8 months ($ 1355) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1128 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1173), 5 to 6 months ($ 1208), 6 to 7 months ($ 1218), 7 to 8 months ($ 1171), 9 to 10 months ($ 1229) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1166 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1195), 2 to 3 months ($ 1269), 3 to 4 months ($ 1351), 7 to 8 months ($ 1346), 9 to 10 months ($ 1311) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1375 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1561), 2 to 3 months ($ 1455), 5 to 6 months ($ 1612), 6 to 7 months ($ 1543), 7 to 8 months ($ 1604), 8 to 9 months ($ 1604), 9 to 10 months ($ 1601) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1423 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1484), 2 to 3 months ($ 1557), 3 to 4 months ($ 1558), 8 to 9 months ($ 1477), 9 to 10 months ($ 1495) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1188 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1303), 2 to 3 months ($ 1299), 4 to 5 months ($ 1273), 5 to 6 months ($ 1271), 6 to 7 months ($ 1263), 7 to 8 months ($ 1276), 9 to 10 months ($ 1246) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1256 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1272), 2 to 3 months ($ 1300), 4 to 5 months ($ 1361), 5 to 6 months ($ 1327), 6 to 7 months ($ 1372), 10 to 11 months ($ 1329) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1083 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1095), 4 to 5 months ($ 1130), 5 to 6 months ($ 1104), 6 to 7 months ($ 1114), 7 to 8 months ($ 1201) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1429 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1547), 5 to 6 months ($ 1569), 6 to 7 months ($ 1500), 7 to 8 months ($ 1541), 8 to 9 months ($ 1547) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Sydney are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $20. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $24 more.
Manchester to Sydney: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1388 $1169 to $1756 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1704 $1306 to $3450 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2089 $1228 to $6991 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1584 $998 to $5267 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 987 $827 to $1451 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1687 $1087 to $5916 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1216 $901 to $5342 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1398 $911 to $6731 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1895 $1147 to $6200 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1585 $1202 to $3018 | fair price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1157 $1040 to $1361 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1458 $1108 to $7432 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, march, may and september are cheaper to travel to Sydney. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!