Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to the Maldives (Male) (from: Sydney)

The average price to go to the Maldives (Male) from Sydney airport is $ 793 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 685 (in november) and $ 1017 (in december), which is a saving of $ 109 or a surplus of $ 224 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $577 to $630 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday 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 the Maldives (Male) 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-Maldives (Male) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 61597 airfare prices from previous years for flights to the Maldives (Male) 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 ($ 685, saving $ 109 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 793). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1017).

Flight Sydney-Maldives (Male): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 856 $ 964 high price
February$ 683 $ 790 fair price
March$ 594 $ 689 good price
April$ 707 $ 845 fair price
May$ 624 $ 738 good price
June$ 652 $ 768 fair price
July$ 730 $ 873 fair price
August$ 595 $ 710 good price
September$ 628 $ 725 good price
October$ 620 $ 714 good price
November$ 593 $ 685 very good price
December$ 853 $ 1017 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 the Maldives (Male)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Sydney to Maldives (Male) range from $472 to $1206. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $472 to $525), 1% at the maximum price (from $1154 to $1206). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $577 to $630 (17% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Maldives flight

There are 8 companies that serve Sydney from Maldives (Male) airport: Airasia X, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Jetstar, SriLankan Airlines, China Eastern and Malindo Air.

Data analysis:

Of the 61597 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (52% of the time) on the Sydney->Maldives route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Sydney-Maldives (Male) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $28. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $29.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Maldives (Male) 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 $15. Conversely, departing from Maldives (Male) on a friday may cost you an additional $17.


Top prices Sydney-Maldives (Male)

Round tripDatesPrice
Sydney → Male14-02 to 28-02-2025$ 556 
Sydney → Male16-02 to 26-02-2025$ 536 
Sydney → Male17-02 to 23-02-2025$ 572 
Sydney → Male01-03 to 07-03-2025$ 534 
Sydney → Male14-03 to 19-03-2025$ 571 
Sydney → Male01-05 to 15-05-2025$ 567 
Sydney → Male05-05 to 13-05-2025$ 494 
Sydney → Male11-05 to 23-05-2025$ 549 
Sydney → Male14-05 to 21-05-2025$ 505 
Sydney → Male01-06 to 15-06-2025$ 563 


When to book your flight Sydney - Maldives (Male) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 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-Maldives 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 the Maldives (Male), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 714 $, which is a saving of 79 $ 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 (225 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Sydney to the Maldives (Male) 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: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 872 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 876), 2 to 3 months ($ 929), 4 to 5 months ($ 945), 5 to 6 months ($ 931), 7 to 8 months ($ 918)

February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 737 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 754), 2 to 3 months ($ 781), 4 to 5 months ($ 785), 5 to 6 months ($ 782), 6 to 7 months ($ 778), 8 to 9 months ($ 786), 9 to 10 months ($ 762)

March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 602 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 630), 3 to 4 months ($ 628), 4 to 5 months ($ 647), 6 to 7 months ($ 662), 10 to 11 months ($ 667)

April

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 661 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 786), 3 to 4 months ($ 769), 4 to 5 months ($ 765), 6 to 7 months ($ 836), 8 to 9 months ($ 838)

May

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 608 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 674), 2 to 3 months ($ 663), 4 to 5 months ($ 651), 5 to 6 months ($ 737), 7 to 8 months ($ 738)

June

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 693 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 702), 2 to 3 months ($ 760), 3 to 4 months ($ 699), 5 to 6 months ($ 746), 6 to 7 months ($ 753), 9 to 10 months ($ 749)

July

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 787 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 794), 2 to 3 months ($ 793), 3 to 4 months ($ 815), 5 to 6 months ($ 848), 6 to 7 months ($ 822), 7 to 8 months ($ 822)

August

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 623 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 652), 2 to 3 months ($ 627), 4 to 5 months ($ 637), 5 to 6 months ($ 675), 6 to 7 months ($ 676), 7 to 8 months ($ 695)

September

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 676 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 693), 3 to 4 months ($ 679), 4 to 5 months ($ 692), 5 to 6 months ($ 677), 6 to 7 months ($ 679), 7 to 8 months ($ 699)

October

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 644 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 678), 2 to 3 months ($ 678), 3 to 4 months ($ 664), 4 to 5 months ($ 651), 6 to 7 months ($ 650), 7 to 8 months ($ 707)

November

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 628 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 634), 2 to 3 months ($ 635), 3 to 4 months ($ 655), 4 to 5 months ($ 665), 5 to 6 months ($ 640), 7 to 8 months ($ 639), 8 to 9 months ($ 674)

December

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 853 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 867), 3 to 4 months ($ 911), 4 to 5 months ($ 976), 5 to 6 months ($ 997), 6 to 7 months ($ 937)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Maldives are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $14 more.



Sydney to the Maldives (Male): 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
November 2024$ 797
$652 to $946
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December 2024$ 1027
$715 to $1540
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January 2025$ 1004
$578 to $1326
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February 2025$ 699
$536 to $889
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March 2025$ 629
$534 to $843
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April 2025$ 1168
$577 to $16479
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May 2025$ 737
$494 to $1292
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June 2025$ 782
$563 to $1301
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July 2025$ 1163
$627 to $1313
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August 2025$ 1055
$590 to $1233
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September 2025$ 1251
$580 to $3612
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October 2025$ 1078
$593 to $1331
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, february and march are cheaper to travel to the Maldives (Male). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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