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 $ 1483 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1302 (in may) and $ 1663 (in december), which is a saving of $ 182 or a surplus of $ 180 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1188 to $1242 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 61196 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1302, saving $ 182 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1483). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1663).

Flight Manchester-Sydney: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1296 $ 1622 fair price
February$ 1202 $ 1506 fair price
March$ 1039 $ 1340 fair price
April$ 1237 $ 1526 fair price
May$ 1061 $ 1302 very good price
June$ 1120 $ 1390 fair price
July$ 1349 $ 1647 high price
August$ 1411 $ 1655 high price
September$ 1147 $ 1366 fair price
October$ 1192 $ 1446 fair price
November$ 1052 $ 1333 good price
December$ 1336 $ 1663 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

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Manchester to Sydney range from $864 to $1781. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $864 to $918), 1% at the maximum price (from $1727 to $1781). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1188 to $1242 (11% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Sydney flight

There are 16 companies that serve Manchester from Sydney airport: Lufthansa, EasyJet, British Airways, Swiss, Ryanair, Singapore Airlines, China Southern, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Jet2 and Air France.

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Data analysis:

Of the 61196 flights analyzed in previous years, Lufthansa was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Manchester->Sydney route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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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 $50. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $52.

Which day of the week to come back?

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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 $43. Conversely, departing from Sydney on a saturday may cost you an additional $51.

Top prices Manchester-Sydney

Round tripDatesPrice
Manchester → Sydney06-05 to 11-05-2025$ 963 
Manchester → Sydney07-05 to 24-05-2025$ 938 
Manchester → Sydney14-05 to 24-05-2025$ 1002 
Manchester → Sydney19-05 to 25-05-2025$ 950 
Manchester → Sydney04-11 to 20-11-2025$ 944 
Manchester → Sydney13-11 to 24-11-2025$ 1012 
Manchester → Sydney16-11 to 23-11-2025$ 1020 
Manchester → Sydney01-03 to 08-03-2026$ 989 
Manchester → Sydney10-03 to 24-03-2026$ 1019 
Manchester → Sydney16-03 to 23-03-2026$ 989 

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 saturday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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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 1420 $, which is a saving of 63 $ 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 (324 $ 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: 1352 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1460), 4 to 5 months ($ 1563), 6 to 7 months ($ 1555), 9 to 10 months ($ 1429), 10 to 11 months ($ 1565)
February

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1332 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1435), 5 to 6 months ($ 1345), 6 to 7 months ($ 1381), 7 to 8 months ($ 1407), 8 to 9 months ($ 1414), 10 to 11 months ($ 1391)
March

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1102 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1324), 4 to 5 months ($ 1188), 6 to 7 months ($ 1281), 7 to 8 months ($ 1281), 8 to 9 months ($ 1286)
April

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1388 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1439), 3 to 4 months ($ 1505), 4 to 5 months ($ 1488), 8 to 9 months ($ 1478), 10 to 11 months ($ 1516)
May

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1155 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1255), 3 to 4 months ($ 1283), 7 to 8 months ($ 1172), 8 to 9 months ($ 1290), 9 to 10 months ($ 1259)
June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1194 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1224), 2 to 3 months ($ 1344), 4 to 5 months ($ 1350), 6 to 7 months ($ 1373), 8 to 9 months ($ 1326), 9 to 10 months ($ 1343)
July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1409 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1599), 2 to 3 months ($ 1490), 3 to 4 months ($ 1568), 5 to 6 months ($ 1592), 6 to 7 months ($ 1614), 8 to 9 months ($ 1643), 9 to 10 months ($ 1583)
August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1458 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1520), 2 to 3 months ($ 1595), 3 to 4 months ($ 1596), 9 to 10 months ($ 1643), 10 to 11 months ($ 1647)
September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1217 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1334), 2 to 3 months ($ 1330), 4 to 5 months ($ 1304), 5 to 6 months ($ 1311), 6 to 7 months ($ 1346), 7 to 8 months ($ 1350), 9 to 10 months ($ 1296)
October

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1287 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1303), 2 to 3 months ($ 1331), 4 to 5 months ($ 1394), 5 to 6 months ($ 1359), 6 to 7 months ($ 1395)
November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1109 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1291), 3 to 4 months ($ 1122), 4 to 5 months ($ 1157), 5 to 6 months ($ 1131), 6 to 7 months ($ 1141), 7 to 8 months ($ 1259), 9 to 10 months ($ 1310)
December

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1464 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1534), 3 to 4 months ($ 1585), 5 to 6 months ($ 1608), 6 to 7 months ($ 1536), 7 to 8 months ($ 1578), 8 to 9 months ($ 1561), 10 to 11 months ($ 1586)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Sydney are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $31. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $20 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
April 2025$ 1652
$1238 to $2405		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1063
$938 to $1380		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1319
$1023 to $5849		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1434
$1087 to $2103		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1435
$1172 to $2095		Find a flight
September 2025$ 1370
$1023 to $6293		Find a flight
October 2025$ 1251
$1013 to $1932		Find a flight
November 2025$ 1095
$944 to $1225		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1641
$1056 to $6503		Find a flight
January 2026$ 1317
$1136 to $1973		Find a flight
February 2026$ 1142
$1039 to $1340		Find a flight
March 2026$ 1205
$989 to $1862		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Sydney. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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