Statistics on Sydney-Macao 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 Macao (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Macao from Sydney airport is $ 731 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 607 (in march) and $ 958 (in december), which is a saving of $ 124 or a surplus of $ 228 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $521 to $574 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Macao before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Macao plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 25538 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Macao from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 607, saving $ 124 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 731). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 958).
Flight Sydney-Macao: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 789 | $ 942 | high price |
| February | $ 594 | $ 742 | fair price |
| March | $ 489 | $ 607 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 575 | $ 753 | fair price |
| May | $ 489 | $ 638 | good price |
| June | $ 514 | $ 665 | good price |
| July | $ 593 | $ 775 | fair price |
| August | $ 521 | $ 643 | good price |
| September | $ 557 | $ 728 | fair price |
| October | $ 549 | $ 668 | good price |
| November | $ 517 | $ 640 | good price |
| December | $ 758 | $ 958 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 Macao
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Macao range from $364 to $1147. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $365 to $417), 1% at the maximum price (from $1094 to $1147). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $521 to $574 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Macao flight
There are 7 companies that serve Sydney from Macao airport: Airasia X, Scoot, Xiamen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airasia X, scoot tigerair and Philippine Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 25538 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (63% of the time) on the Sydney->Macao route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Macao 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 $16. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $17.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Macao to Sydney departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $10. Conversely, departing from Macao on a saturday may cost you an additional $20.
Top prices Sydney-Macao
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Macao | 14-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 570 | layover flight with Thai Airasia X |
| Sydney → Macao | 15-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 492 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Macao | 17-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 569 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Macao | 18-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 560 | layover flight with Thai Airasia X |
| Sydney → Macao | 19-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 550 | layover flight with Thai Airasia X |
| Sydney → Macao | 21-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 561 | layover flight with Thai Airasia X |
| Sydney → Macao | 19-06 to 26-06-2025 | $ 513 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Macao | 20-06 to 26-06-2025 | $ 550 | layover flight with Thai Airasia X |
| Sydney → Macao | 21-06 to 26-06-2025 | $ 550 | layover flight with Thai Airasia X |
| Sydney → Macao | 01-09 to 12-09-2025 | $ 546 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Sydney - Macao to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 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-Macao flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Macao, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 693 $, which is a saving of 38 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (224 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Macao 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 803 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 904), 4 to 5 months ($ 901), 5 to 6 months ($ 895), 6 to 7 months ($ 829) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 668 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 701), 2 to 3 months ($ 727), 4 to 5 months ($ 722), 5 to 6 months ($ 742) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 549 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 588), 5 to 6 months ($ 584) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 638 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 715), 2 to 3 months ($ 657) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 543 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 557), 2 to 3 months ($ 607), 4 to 5 months ($ 586) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 577 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 659), 2 to 3 months ($ 622), 4 to 5 months ($ 603), 5 to 6 months ($ 652) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 624 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 649), 3 to 4 months ($ 742), 4 to 5 months ($ 738), 5 to 6 months ($ 739), 6 to 7 months ($ 759) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 502 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 567), 2 to 3 months ($ 508) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 518 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 721), 2 to 3 months ($ 631), 3 to 4 months ($ 540), 5 to 6 months ($ 645), 6 to 7 months ($ 644) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 521 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 620), 3 to 4 months ($ 589), 5 to 6 months ($ 562), 6 to 7 months ($ 577) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 504 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 565), 3 to 4 months ($ 596), 4 to 5 months ($ 587) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 760 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 924), 3 to 4 months ($ 908), 4 to 5 months ($ 939), 5 to 6 months ($ 908), 6 to 7 months ($ 875), 9 to 10 months ($ 938), 10 to 11 months ($ 957) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Macao are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Sydney to Macao: 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 | $ 797 $797 to $797 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 994 $622 to $1315 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1067 $632 to $1272 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 663 $492 to $1028 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 745 $550 to $3127 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 819 $565 to $1173 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 638 $579 to $729 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 595 $513 to $714 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 912 $529 to $1126 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1050 $994 to $1079 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 744 $546 to $942 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 590 $590 to $590 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, june and october are cheaper to travel to Macao. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!