Statistics on Sydney-Kolkata 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 Kolkata (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Kolkata from Sydney airport is $ 798 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 669 (in august) and $ 1090 (in january), which is a saving of $ 130 or a surplus of $ 292 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $580 to $633 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kolkata before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Kolkata plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 53303 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kolkata from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 669, saving $ 130 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 798). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1090).
Flight Sydney-Kolkata: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 875 | $ 1090 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 632 | $ 785 | good price |
| March | $ 597 | $ 734 | good price |
| April | $ 719 | $ 879 | fair price |
| May | $ 600 | $ 719 | good price |
| June | $ 600 | $ 705 | good price |
| July | $ 662 | $ 818 | fair price |
| August | $ 559 | $ 669 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 595 | $ 728 | good price |
| October | $ 628 | $ 743 | good price |
| November | $ 604 | $ 711 | good price |
| December | $ 827 | $ 994 | 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 Kolkata
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Kolkata range from $474 to $1265. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $475 to $527), 1% at the maximum price (from $1212 to $1265). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $580 to $633 (17% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Kolkata flight
There are 13 companies that serve Sydney from Kolkata airport: Airasia X, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Jetstar, Vietjet Air, Thai Airasia X, Malindo Air, Cathay Pacific, Air India, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Virgin Australia and Thai Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 53303 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (36% of the time) on the Sydney->Kolkata route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Kolkata 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 $29. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $34.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kolkata 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 $23. Conversely, departing from Kolkata on a monday may cost you an additional $19.
Top prices Sydney-Kolkata
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Kolkata | 05-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 524 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Sydney → Kolkata | 11-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 555 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Kolkata | 15-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 524 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Kolkata | 03-03 to 10-03-2025 | $ 526 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Kolkata | 04-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 556 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Sydney → Kolkata | 14-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 533 | layover flight with Thai Airasia X |
| Sydney → Kolkata | 15-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 544 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Kolkata | 18-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 556 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Sydney → Kolkata | 06-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 556 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Sydney → Kolkata | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 547 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Sydney - Kolkata 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 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-Kolkata 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 Kolkata, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 768 $, which is a saving of 30 $ 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 (83 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Kolkata 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: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 842 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1084), 5 to 6 months ($ 979), 6 to 7 months ($ 914), 7 to 8 months ($ 906), 9 to 10 months ($ 1065), 10 to 11 months ($ 1037), 11 to 12 months ($ 1057) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 685 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 755), 3 to 4 months ($ 717), 4 to 5 months ($ 703), 6 to 7 months ($ 736), 7 to 8 months ($ 735), 8 to 9 months ($ 734) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 639 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 687), 2 to 3 months ($ 732), 3 to 4 months ($ 714), 4 to 5 months ($ 710), 5 to 6 months ($ 674) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 797 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 819), 1 to 2 months ($ 846), 7 to 8 months ($ 860), 8 to 9 months ($ 808) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 643 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 658), 2 to 3 months ($ 699), 6 to 7 months ($ 646), 7 to 8 months ($ 710), 8 to 9 months ($ 698) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 641 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 695), 3 to 4 months ($ 659), 4 to 5 months ($ 699), 5 to 6 months ($ 701), 6 to 7 months ($ 675), 7 to 8 months ($ 684) |
| July | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 725 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 776), 3 to 4 months ($ 745), 4 to 5 months ($ 746), 5 to 6 months ($ 814), 6 to 7 months ($ 769), 7 to 8 months ($ 770), 9 to 10 months ($ 791) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 602 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 667), 5 to 6 months ($ 602), 6 to 7 months ($ 669), 7 to 8 months ($ 642) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 620 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 699), 2 to 3 months ($ 627), 4 to 5 months ($ 643), 5 to 6 months ($ 687), 6 to 7 months ($ 653), 8 to 9 months ($ 712) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 656 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 738), 2 to 3 months ($ 674), 3 to 4 months ($ 663), 4 to 5 months ($ 737), 5 to 6 months ($ 699), 7 to 8 months ($ 679), 8 to 9 months ($ 729) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 638 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 673), 3 to 4 months ($ 696), 4 to 5 months ($ 693), 5 to 6 months ($ 664), 6 to 7 months ($ 675), 8 to 9 months ($ 679), 10 to 11 months ($ 680) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 849 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 988), 4 to 5 months ($ 970), 5 to 6 months ($ 938), 7 to 8 months ($ 881), 8 to 9 months ($ 920), 9 to 10 months ($ 939), 10 to 11 months ($ 959) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Kolkata are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $12. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $25 more.
Sydney to Kolkata: 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 | $ 895 $734 to $1177 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 949 $695 to $2775 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 942 $679 to $1288 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 656 $516 to $995 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 605 $510 to $722 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 718 $561 to $894 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 665 $547 to $878 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 650 $560 to $946 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 846 $559 to $1166 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 800 $542 to $1087 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1884 $1057 to $5162 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1051 $706 to $1134 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may and june are cheaper to travel to Kolkata. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!