Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Cairo (from: Sydney)

The average price to go to Cairo from Sydney airport is $ 1323 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1186 (in september) and $ 1630 (in january), which is a saving of $ 137 or a surplus of $ 307 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1005 to $1058 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday 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 Cairo 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-Cairo plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cairo 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 september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1186, saving $ 137 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1323). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1630).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1321 $ 1630 very high price
February$ 1044 $ 1256 good price
March$ 1002 $ 1191 good price
April$ 1106 $ 1377 fair price
May$ 990 $ 1190 good price
June$ 1060 $ 1297 fair price
July$ 1168 $ 1425 fair price
August$ 1084 $ 1294 fair price
September$ 993 $ 1186 very good price
October$ 973 $ 1190 good price
November$ 950 $ 1254 good price
December$ 1236 $ 1578 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 Cairo

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Sydney to Cairo range from $794 to $1799. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $794 to $847), 1% at the maximum price (from $1746 to $1799). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1005 to $1058 (12% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Cairo flight

There are 15 companies that serve Sydney from Cairo airport: Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, Airasia X, Sichuan Airlines, Scoot, Oman Air, Qantas, Vietjet Air, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Emirates, Thai Airasia X, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa.

Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Malaysia Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (18% of the time) on the Sydney->Cairo route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Sydney-Cairo flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $28. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $25.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Cairo to Sydney 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 $42. Conversely, departing from Cairo on a friday may cost you an additional $31.


Top prices Sydney-Cairo

Round tripDatesPrice
Sydney → Cairo15-02 to 28-02-2025$ 812 
Sydney → Cairo01-03 to 23-03-2025$ 812 
Sydney → Cairo02-03 to 09-03-2025$ 815 
Sydney → Cairo03-03 to 18-03-2025$ 812 
Sydney → Cairo04-03 to 12-03-2025$ 812 
Sydney → Cairo06-03 to 31-03-2025$ 813 
Sydney → Cairo07-03 to 21-03-2025$ 812 
Sydney → Cairo08-03 to 21-03-2025$ 813 
Sydney → Cairo11-03 to 19-03-2025$ 812 
Sydney → Cairo19-03 to 26-03-2025$ 815 


When to book your flight Sydney - Cairo 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 Sydney-Cairo flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Cairo, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1265 $, which is a saving of 58 $ 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 (390 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Sydney to Cairo 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: 1354 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1511), 4 to 5 months ($ 1500), 5 to 6 months ($ 1451), 6 to 7 months ($ 1527), 7 to 8 months ($ 1513), 8 to 9 months ($ 1446), 10 to 11 months ($ 1440)

February

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1111 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1172), 2 to 3 months ($ 1254), 3 to 4 months ($ 1208), 4 to 5 months ($ 1147), 6 to 7 months ($ 1228), 7 to 8 months ($ 1149), 8 to 9 months ($ 1149), 9 to 10 months ($ 1150)

March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1114 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1178), 7 to 8 months ($ 1130)

April

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1290 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1333), 6 to 7 months ($ 1303), 7 to 8 months ($ 1359), 8 to 9 months ($ 1314), 9 to 10 months ($ 1326), 10 to 11 months ($ 1350)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1041 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1065), 5 to 6 months ($ 1143), 7 to 8 months ($ 1188)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1157 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1173), 3 to 4 months ($ 1258)

July

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1316 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1414), 2 to 3 months ($ 1348), 7 to 8 months ($ 1380)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1202 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1222), 2 to 3 months ($ 1269), 4 to 5 months ($ 1217)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1111 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1125), 3 to 4 months ($ 1151), 4 to 5 months ($ 1154), 5 to 6 months ($ 1112), 8 to 9 months ($ 1158)

October

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1069 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1157), 1 to 2 months ($ 1150), 2 to 3 months ($ 1163), 3 to 4 months ($ 1171), 6 to 7 months ($ 1150), 7 to 8 months ($ 1163)

November

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1074 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1196), 2 to 3 months ($ 1128), 4 to 5 months ($ 1139), 5 to 6 months ($ 1113), 6 to 7 months ($ 1201)

December

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1321 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1450), 3 to 4 months ($ 1410), 4 to 5 months ($ 1373), 5 to 6 months ($ 1435), 6 to 7 months ($ 1360), 7 to 8 months ($ 1351), 9 to 10 months ($ 1324), 10 to 11 months ($ 1524)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Cairo are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $18 more.



Sydney to Cairo: 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
November 2024$ 1120
$1034 to $1301
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December 2024$ 1446
$1102 to $4046
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January 2025$ 1234
$944 to $1980
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February 2025$ 995
$812 to $2535
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March 2025$ 987
$812 to $3304
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April 2025$ 1164
$904 to $2917
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May 2025$ 1054
$812 to $1720
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June 2025$ 1057
$813 to $1760
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July 2025$ 1176
$991 to $1826
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August 2025$ 1245
$976 to $2059
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September 2025$ 1065
$976 to $1149
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October 2025$ 2887
$997 to $8733
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Data analysis:

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



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