Statistics on Sydney-Newcastle 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 Newcastle (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Newcastle from Sydney airport is $ 1773 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1424 (in november) and $ 2297 (in january), which is a saving of $ 350 or a surplus of $ 525 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1407 to $1459 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Newcastle before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Newcastle plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 22099 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Newcastle from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1424, saving $ 350 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1773). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2297).
Flight Sydney-Newcastle: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1704 | $ 2297 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1277 | $ 1652 | good price |
| March | $ 1206 | $ 1439 | good price |
| April | $ 1468 | $ 1843 | fair price |
| May | $ 1245 | $ 1492 | good price |
| June | $ 1333 | $ 1628 | good price |
| July | $ 1656 | $ 2006 | fair price |
| August | $ 1456 | $ 1729 | fair price |
| September | $ 1489 | $ 1889 | fair price |
| October | $ 1316 | $ 1573 | good price |
| November | $ 1186 | $ 1424 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1845 | $ 2293 | 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 Newcastle
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Newcastle range from $989 to $2293. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $990 to $1042), 1% at the maximum price (from $2240 to $2293). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1407 to $1459 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Newcastle flight
There are 21 companies that serve Sydney from Newcastle airport: British Airways, Emirates, China Southern, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Japan Airlines, Scoot, Virgin Atlantic, Qantas, Air France, Cathay Pacific, Air China, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, China Airlines, Jetstar, Xiamen Airlines and Airasia X.
Data analysis:
Of the 22099 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Sydney->Newcastle route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Newcastle 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 $67. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $98.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Newcastle 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 $110. Conversely, departing from Newcastle on a saturday may cost you an additional $123.
Top prices Sydney-Newcastle
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Newcastle | 01-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 1122 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Sydney → Newcastle | 06-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 1077 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Sydney → Newcastle | 18-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 1031 | layover flight with Air China |
| Sydney → Newcastle | 01-04 to 22-04-2025 | $ 1179 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Newcastle | 02-05 to 09-05-2025 | $ 1158 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Sydney → Newcastle | 05-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 1215 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Sydney → Newcastle | 13-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 1080 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Sydney → Newcastle | 17-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 1194 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Sydney → Newcastle | 01-06 to 23-06-2025 | $ 1218 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Newcastle | 02-06 to 30-06-2025 | $ 1210 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
When to book your flight Sydney - Newcastle 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 0 to 1 month 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-Newcastle 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 Newcastle, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1536 $, which is a saving of 237 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (162 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Newcastle 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1704 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1945), 5 to 6 months ($ 1905) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1397 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1515), 2 to 3 months ($ 1427) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1308 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1358), 3 to 4 months ($ 1400), 4 to 5 months ($ 1371), 5 to 6 months ($ 1422), 6 to 7 months ($ 1320) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1504 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1718), 4 to 5 months ($ 1815), 6 to 7 months ($ 1608), 7 to 8 months ($ 1534) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1294 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1489), 4 to 5 months ($ 1336), 5 to 6 months ($ 1391), 8 to 9 months ($ 1372), 9 to 10 months ($ 1374) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1373 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1527), 3 to 4 months ($ 1565), 5 to 6 months ($ 1582), 6 to 7 months ($ 1515), 7 to 8 months ($ 1591), 8 to 9 months ($ 1617) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1654 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1912), 5 to 6 months ($ 1895), 6 to 7 months ($ 1876), 7 to 8 months ($ 1765), 8 to 9 months ($ 1726), 10 to 11 months ($ 1725) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1459 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1655), 3 to 4 months ($ 1666), 4 to 5 months ($ 1642), 6 to 7 months ($ 1523), 7 to 8 months ($ 1507), 9 to 10 months ($ 1708), 10 to 11 months ($ 1561) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1492 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1705), 3 to 4 months ($ 1818), 4 to 5 months ($ 1731), 5 to 6 months ($ 1598), 6 to 7 months ($ 1831), 8 to 9 months ($ 1563) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1397 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1480), 2 to 3 months ($ 1418), 4 to 5 months ($ 1535), 5 to 6 months ($ 1419), 8 to 9 months ($ 1428) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1178 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1423), 2 to 3 months ($ 1298), 3 to 4 months ($ 1226), 4 to 5 months ($ 1263), 5 to 6 months ($ 1360), 6 to 7 months ($ 1199), 7 to 8 months ($ 1342), 9 to 10 months ($ 1269), 10 to 11 months ($ 1362) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1863 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1951), 4 to 5 months ($ 2032), 5 to 6 months ($ 2029), 6 to 7 months ($ 1944), 7 to 8 months ($ 1867), 8 to 9 months ($ 1910), 10 to 11 months ($ 2030), 11 to 12 months ($ 2050) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Newcastle are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $38. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $43 more.
Sydney to Newcastle: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 2006 $1472 to $2794 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 3829 $2023 to $9545 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1122 $1122 to $1122 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1042 $1019 to $1077 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1327 $1179 to $1453 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1158 $1080 to $1215 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1288 $1180 to $1494 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1507 $1361 to $1598 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1486 $1474 to $1498 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1471 $1236 to $1704 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1452 $1452 to $1452 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Newcastle. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!