Statistics on Vancouver-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: Vancouver)

The average price to go to Sydney from Vancouver airport is $ 1587 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1323 (in april) and $ 2091 (in january), which is a saving of $ 265 or a surplus of $ 505 (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 monday 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 Vancouver-Sydney plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60171 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sydney from Vancouver 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 april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1323, saving $ 265 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1587). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2091).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1740 $ 2091 very high price
February$ 1288 $ 1585 fair price
March$ 1200 $ 1436 good price
April$ 1170 $ 1323 very good price
May$ 1201 $ 1358 good price
June$ 1221 $ 1516 good price
July$ 1496 $ 1835 fair price
August$ 1265 $ 1578 fair price
September$ 1214 $ 1460 good price
October$ 1235 $ 1523 good price
November$ 1196 $ 1385 good price
December$ 1572 $ 1952 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 Vancouver to Sydney

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Vancouver to Sydney range from $918 to $2483. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $918 to $972), 1% at the maximum price (from $2429 to $2483). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1296 to $1350 (8% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Sydney flight

There are 6 companies that serve Vancouver from Sydney airport: Air Canada, Qantas, WestJet, Fiji Airways, United and Air New Zealand.

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Data analysis:

Of the 60171 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (66% of the time) on the Vancouver->Sydney route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Vancouver-Sydney flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 396 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Vancouver-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 $44. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $61.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Sydney to Vancouver departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $91. Conversely, departing from Sydney on a sunday may cost you an additional $62.

Top prices Vancouver-Sydney

Round tripDatesPrice
Vancouver → Sydney08-04 to 15-04-2025$ 1016 
Vancouver → Sydney10-04 to 24-04-2025$ 1031 
Vancouver → Sydney15-04 to 22-04-2025$ 1027 
Vancouver → Sydney16-04 to 23-04-2025$ 1031 
Vancouver → Sydney01-06 to 22-06-2025$ 941 
Vancouver → Sydney05-06 to 24-06-2025$ 1025 
Vancouver → Sydney01-07 to 22-07-2025$ 1010 
Vancouver → Sydney12-08 to 26-08-2025$ 961 
Vancouver → Sydney09-09 to 30-09-2025$ 902 
Vancouver → Sydney02-12 to 09-12-2025$ 1003 

When to book your flight Vancouver - Sydney to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 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 Vancouver-Sydney flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Sydney, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1467 $, which is a saving of 120 $ 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 (423 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Vancouver 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1952 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2087), 5 to 6 months ($ 2034), 6 to 7 months ($ 1992), 7 to 8 months ($ 2007)
February

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1369 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1551), 3 to 4 months ($ 1422), 5 to 6 months ($ 1456), 6 to 7 months ($ 1490), 7 to 8 months ($ 1490), 8 to 9 months ($ 1511)
March

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1252 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1345), 5 to 6 months ($ 1266), 6 to 7 months ($ 1275), 7 to 8 months ($ 1298), 8 to 9 months ($ 1306), 9 to 10 months ($ 1384)
April

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1204 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1276), 4 to 5 months ($ 1232), 6 to 7 months ($ 1224), 7 to 8 months ($ 1233), 8 to 9 months ($ 1274), 9 to 10 months ($ 1310)
May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1238 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1327), 5 to 6 months ($ 1288), 6 to 7 months ($ 1285), 9 to 10 months ($ 1314), 10 to 11 months ($ 1316)
June

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1312 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1322), 3 to 4 months ($ 1454), 4 to 5 months ($ 1408), 6 to 7 months ($ 1324), 7 to 8 months ($ 1353), 8 to 9 months ($ 1468), 9 to 10 months ($ 1474), 10 to 11 months ($ 1465)
July

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1532 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1791), 4 to 5 months ($ 1694), 5 to 6 months ($ 1820), 6 to 7 months ($ 1615), 8 to 9 months ($ 1741), 9 to 10 months ($ 1809)
August

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1244 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1521), 2 to 3 months ($ 1533), 5 to 6 months ($ 1394), 6 to 7 months ($ 1470), 7 to 8 months ($ 1336), 8 to 9 months ($ 1388)
September

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1256 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1373), 2 to 3 months ($ 1331), 3 to 4 months ($ 1330), 6 to 7 months ($ 1401), 8 to 9 months ($ 1283), 9 to 10 months ($ 1352)
October

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1285 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1520), 2 to 3 months ($ 1438), 3 to 4 months ($ 1340), 4 to 5 months ($ 1382), 5 to 6 months ($ 1408), 7 to 8 months ($ 1396), 9 to 10 months ($ 1316), 10 to 11 months ($ 1419)
November

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1241 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1355), 3 to 4 months ($ 1301), 4 to 5 months ($ 1300), 5 to 6 months ($ 1308), 8 to 9 months ($ 1349), 10 to 11 months ($ 1312)
December

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1748 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1910), 3 to 4 months ($ 1857), 4 to 5 months ($ 1805), 5 to 6 months ($ 1777), 6 to 7 months ($ 1865)

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

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Data analysis:

Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Sydney are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $21. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $16 more.

Vancouver 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$ 1344
$1016 to $2079		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1137
$1036 to $1273		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1382
$697 to $3704		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1450
$1010 to $3136		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1137
$894 to $2296		Find a flight
September 2025$ 1104
$902 to $1428		Find a flight
October 2025$ 1179
$1021 to $1534		Find a flight
November 2025$ 1123
$948 to $1251		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1600
$949 to $2728		Find a flight
January 2026$ 1948
$1276 to $2814		Find a flight
February 2026$ 1429
$950 to $1775		Find a flight
March 2026$ 6432
$1460 to $11404		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 Sydney. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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