Statistics on Sydney-Kuching 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 Kuching (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Kuching from Sydney airport is $ 630 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 498 (in august) and $ 906 (in january), which is a saving of $ 132 or a surplus of $ 277 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $486 to $540 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kuching before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Kuching plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 16101 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kuching from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 498, saving $ 132 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 630). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 906).
Flight Sydney-Kuching: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 803 | $ 906 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 573 | $ 633 | fair price |
| March | $ 451 | $ 512 | good price |
| April | $ 564 | $ 692 | fair price |
| May | $ 438 | $ 527 | good price |
| June | $ 489 | $ 539 | good price |
| July | $ 514 | $ 633 | fair price |
| August | $ 434 | $ 498 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 479 | $ 615 | good price |
| October | $ 483 | $ 576 | good price |
| November | $ 460 | $ 528 | good price |
| December | $ 767 | $ 891 | 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 Kuching
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Kuching range from $270 to $1134. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $270 to $324), 1% at the maximum price (from $1080 to $1134). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $486 to $540 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Kuching flight
There are 4 companies that serve Sydney from Kuching airport: Airasia X, Scoot, Jetstar and Malaysia Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 16101 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (76% of the time) on the Sydney->Kuching route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Kuching 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 $36. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $22.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kuching 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 $36. Conversely, departing from Kuching on a saturday may cost you an additional $23.
Top prices Sydney-Kuching
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Kuching | 04-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 468 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Kuching | 15-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 447 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Kuching | 14-06 to 20-06-2025 | $ 460 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Kuching | 17-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 467 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Kuching | 01-07 to 11-07-2025 | $ 469 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Kuching | 02-07 to 09-07-2025 | $ 462 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Kuching | 01-08 to 18-08-2025 | $ 461 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Kuching | 01-09 to 09-09-2025 | $ 302 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Kuching | 02-10 to 09-10-2025 | $ 445 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Kuching | 22-11 to 30-11-2025 | $ 350 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Sydney - Kuching 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 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-Kuching flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Kuching, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 611 $, which is a saving of 19 $ 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 (140 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Kuching 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 802 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 889), 1 to 2 months ($ 897), 4 to 5 months ($ 844) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 596 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 603), 3 to 4 months ($ 608), 6 to 7 months ($ 633) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 474 $) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 610 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 650), 4 to 5 months ($ 690) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 493 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 505), 3 to 4 months ($ 506), 4 to 5 months ($ 507) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 486 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 524), 3 to 4 months ($ 514), 4 to 5 months ($ 527) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 520 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 543), 3 to 4 months ($ 597), 4 to 5 months ($ 616), 5 to 6 months ($ 583), 6 to 7 months ($ 621) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 452 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 468), 3 to 4 months ($ 472), 5 to 6 months ($ 488) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 484 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 593), 2 to 3 months ($ 533) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 429 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 549), 2 to 3 months ($ 506), 3 to 4 months ($ 513) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 471 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 523), 2 to 3 months ($ 492), 3 to 4 months ($ 483) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 724 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 823), 4 to 5 months ($ 791), 9 to 10 months ($ 771) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Kuching are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $21. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $18 more.
Sydney to Kuching: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 898 $619 to $1289 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 495 $444 to $532 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 499 $455 to $536 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 519 $351 to $715 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 730 $374 to $1488 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 461 $302 to $595 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 717 $445 to $765 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 429 $350 to $507 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 596 $596 to $596 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, september, november and december are cheaper to travel to Kuching. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!