Statistics on Sydney-Delhi 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 Delhi (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Delhi from Sydney airport is $ 971 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 811 (in may) and $ 1393 (in december), which is a saving of $ 161 or a surplus of $ 423 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $685 to $738 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Delhi before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Delhi plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 63725 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Delhi from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 811, saving $ 161 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 971). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1393).
Flight Sydney-Delhi: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1131 | $ 1357 | high price |
| February | $ 790 | $ 917 | good price |
| March | $ 700 | $ 818 | good price |
| April | $ 756 | $ 906 | good price |
| May | $ 700 | $ 811 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 718 | $ 854 | good price |
| July | $ 844 | $ 1008 | fair price |
| August | $ 687 | $ 814 | good price |
| September | $ 709 | $ 879 | good price |
| October | $ 744 | $ 899 | good price |
| November | $ 729 | $ 995 | fair price |
| December | $ 1066 | $ 1393 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 Delhi
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Delhi range from $474 to $1634. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $475 to $527), 1% at the maximum price (from $1581 to $1634). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $685 to $738 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Delhi flight
There are 9 companies that serve Sydney from Delhi airport: Air India, Airasia X, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Vietjet Air, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar.
Data analysis:
Of the 63725 flights analyzed in previous years, Air India was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (63% of the time) on the Sydney->Delhi route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Sydney-Delhi flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 168 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Delhi flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $28. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $30.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Delhi 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 $47. Conversely, departing from Delhi on a saturday may cost you an additional $28.
Top prices Sydney-Delhi
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Delhi | 05-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 528 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Delhi | 04-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 429 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Delhi | 11-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 442 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Delhi | 01-04 to 10-04-2025 | $ 553 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Sydney → Delhi | 14-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 554 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Sydney → Delhi | 14-06 to 27-06-2025 | $ 554 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Sydney → Delhi | 02-08 to 16-08-2025 | $ 505 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
| Sydney → Delhi | 06-08 to 20-08-2025 | $ 534 | direct flight with Air India |
| Sydney → Delhi | 01-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 514 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
| Sydney → Delhi | 04-09 to 16-09-2025 | $ 504 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
When to book your flight Sydney - Delhi to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 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-Delhi flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Delhi, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 932 $, which is a saving of 39 $ 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 (87 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Delhi 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: 1197 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1289), 1 to 2 months ($ 1334), 4 to 5 months ($ 1354), 6 to 7 months ($ 1346), 8 to 9 months ($ 1304), 10 to 11 months ($ 1302), 11 to 12 months ($ 1273) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 836 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 915), 4 to 5 months ($ 871), 6 to 7 months ($ 881), 9 to 10 months ($ 907), 10 to 11 months ($ 897) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 745 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 805), 3 to 4 months ($ 778), 5 to 6 months ($ 765), 7 to 8 months ($ 804) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 759 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 842), 5 to 6 months ($ 897), 6 to 7 months ($ 872), 7 to 8 months ($ 889), 8 to 9 months ($ 879), 10 to 11 months ($ 888) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 695 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 726), 3 to 4 months ($ 717), 4 to 5 months ($ 718), 5 to 6 months ($ 757) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 771 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 849), 2 to 3 months ($ 797), 4 to 5 months ($ 772), 5 to 6 months ($ 777), 6 to 7 months ($ 815), 8 to 9 months ($ 839), 9 to 10 months ($ 823) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 858 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 965), 6 to 7 months ($ 898), 8 to 9 months ($ 890), 9 to 10 months ($ 905) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 730 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 790), 2 to 3 months ($ 773), 4 to 5 months ($ 782), 6 to 7 months ($ 756), 7 to 8 months ($ 746), 8 to 9 months ($ 813) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 744 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 877), 2 to 3 months ($ 866), 3 to 4 months ($ 857), 5 to 6 months ($ 777), 7 to 8 months ($ 766), 8 to 9 months ($ 813), 9 to 10 months ($ 811) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 831 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 887), 3 to 4 months ($ 893), 4 to 5 months ($ 861), 5 to 6 months ($ 894), 7 to 8 months ($ 890), 8 to 9 months ($ 889), 9 to 10 months ($ 846) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 808 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 976), 6 to 7 months ($ 876), 8 to 9 months ($ 926), 9 to 10 months ($ 860), 10 to 11 months ($ 912), 11 to 12 months ($ 992) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1076 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1385), 7 to 8 months ($ 1189), 9 to 10 months ($ 1191), 10 to 11 months ($ 1148), 11 to 12 months ($ 1267) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Delhi are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $19. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $14 more.
Sydney to Delhi: 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 | $ 1276 $643 to $1777 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1348 $1089 to $1895 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1523 $803 to $2053 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 765 $528 to $917 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 720 $422 to $1446 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 809 $553 to $1017 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 761 $463 to $967 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 809 $515 to $1672 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 930 $631 to $1280 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 762 $505 to $1193 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1029 $504 to $1298 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 905 $559 to $3389 | fair price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, february, march, april, may, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Delhi. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!