Statistics on Sydney-Cologne 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 Cologne (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Cologne from Sydney airport is $ 1692 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1318 (in may) and $ 2168 (in july), which is a saving of $ 375 or a surplus of $ 477 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1159 to $1212 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cologne before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Cologne plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3539 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cologne from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1318, saving $ 375 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1692). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2168).
Flight Sydney-Cologne: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1484 | $ 1859 | fair price |
| February | $ 1169 | $ 1418 | good price |
| March | $ 1126 | $ 1462 | good price |
| April | $ 1159 | $ 1516 | good price |
| May | $ 1078 | $ 1318 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1229 | $ 1728 | fair price |
| July | $ 1560 | $ 2168 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1308 | $ 1607 | fair price |
| September | $ 1315 | $ 1775 | fair price |
| October | $ 1209 | $ 1818 | fair price |
| November | $ 1126 | $ 1562 | good price |
| December | $ 1540 | $ 2061 | 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 Cologne
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Cologne range from $896 to $2213. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $896 to $949), 1% at the maximum price (from $2160 to $2213). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1212 to $1265 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Cologne flight
There are 17 companies that serve Sydney from Cologne airport: Scoot, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Jetstar, Airasia X, Air China, China Eastern, Turkish Airlines, Qantas, Etihad Airways, Thai Airways, Swiss, Virgin Atlantic, Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines, China Southern and Sichuan Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 3539 flights analyzed in previous years, Scoot was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (18% of the time) on the Sydney->Cologne route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Cologne 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 $106. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $92.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cologne to Sydney departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $154. Conversely, departing from Cologne on a sunday may cost you an additional $67.
Top prices Sydney-Cologne
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Cologne | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 1398 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Sydney → Cologne | 01-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 1259 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Cologne | 08-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 1625 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → Cologne | 19-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 1402 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Sydney → Cologne | 22-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 1197 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Sydney → Cologne | 13-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 928 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Cologne | 06-06 to 14-06-2025 | $ 977 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Cologne | 01-09 to 29-09-2025 | $ 1300 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Cologne | 14-09 to 20-09-2025 | $ 1619 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Cologne | 02-10 to 09-10-2025 | $ 1587 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
When to book your flight Sydney - Cologne to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 9 to 10 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-Cologne flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Cologne, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1496 $, which is a saving of 196 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (292 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Cologne 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 | - |
| February | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1418 $) |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1349 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1505 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1508) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1220 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1294) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1391 $) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 2124 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1540 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1586 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1747 $) |
| November | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1467 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1510) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1909 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Cologne are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $61. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $112 more.
Sydney to Cologne: 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 | $ 1735 $1259 to $2174 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2957 $1197 to $7778 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 928 $928 to $928 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 2606 $2606 to $2606 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 3361 $977 to $5743 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 2814 $1300 to $4168 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1587 $1587 to $1587 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, march and october are cheaper to travel to Cologne. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!