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

The average price to go to New Caledonia (Noumea) from Sydney airport is $ 464 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 417 (in march) and $ 528 (in january), which is a saving of $ 47 or a surplus of $ 65 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $421 to $473 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to New Caledonia (Noumea) 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-New Caledonia (Noumea) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to New Caledonia (Noumea) 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 march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 417, saving $ 47 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 464). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 528).

Flight Sydney-New Caledonia (Noumea): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 454 $ 528 very high price
February$ 405 $ 456 fair price
March$ 386 $ 417 very good price
April$ 411 $ 474 fair price
May$ 388 $ 420 good price
June$ 389 $ 430 fair price
July$ 409 $ 484 fair price
August$ 393 $ 473 fair price
September$ 401 $ 468 fair price
October$ 406 $ 476 fair price
November$ 400 $ 425 fair price
December$ 435 $ 508 fair 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 New Caledonia (Noumea)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Sydney to New Caledonia (Noumea) range from $263 to $736. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $263 to $316), 1% at the maximum price (from $683 to $736). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $421 to $473 (38% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->New Caledonia flight

There are 3 companies that serve Sydney from New Caledonia (Noumea) airport: Aircalin, Qantas and Jetstar.

Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Aircalin was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (72% of the time) on the Sydney->New Caledonia route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Sydney-New Caledonia (Noumea) flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $9. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $16.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from New Caledonia (Noumea) 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 $8. Conversely, departing from New Caledonia (Noumea) on a thursday may cost you an additional $20.


Top prices Sydney-New Caledonia (Noumea)

Round tripDatesPrice
Sydney → Noumea19-02 to 23-02-2025$ 330 
Sydney → Noumea07-03 to 11-03-2025$ 342 
Sydney → Noumea14-03 to 22-03-2025$ 329 
Sydney → Noumea25-03 to 29-03-2025$ 342 
Sydney → Noumea04-04 to 08-04-2025$ 330 
Sydney → Noumea25-04 to 29-04-2025$ 330 
Sydney → Noumea16-05 to 20-05-2025$ 330 
Sydney → Noumea02-06 to 16-06-2025$ 329 
Sydney → Noumea17-06 to 27-06-2025$ 330 
Sydney → Noumea19-09 to 27-09-2025$ 330 


When to book your flight Sydney - New Caledonia (Noumea) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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-New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia (Noumea), it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 430 $, which is a saving of 34 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (96 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Sydney to New Caledonia (Noumea) 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: 473 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 527), 2 to 3 months ($ 492), 3 to 4 months ($ 527), 4 to 5 months ($ 517), 5 to 6 months ($ 505), 6 to 7 months ($ 497), 7 to 8 months ($ 504), 9 to 10 months ($ 487), 10 to 11 months ($ 488), 11 to 12 months ($ 478)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 412 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 423), 5 to 6 months ($ 435), 6 to 7 months ($ 441), 8 to 9 months ($ 455), 9 to 10 months ($ 451)

March

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 378 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 404), 4 to 5 months ($ 391), 7 to 8 months ($ 406), 8 to 9 months ($ 415), 9 to 10 months ($ 414), 10 to 11 months ($ 406)

April

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 413 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 419), 6 to 7 months ($ 466), 7 to 8 months ($ 455), 8 to 9 months ($ 463)

May

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 388 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 411), 2 to 3 months ($ 395), 4 to 5 months ($ 406), 5 to 6 months ($ 392), 6 to 7 months ($ 396), 7 to 8 months ($ 419)

June

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 378 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 423), 3 to 4 months ($ 413), 4 to 5 months ($ 398), 5 to 6 months ($ 414), 7 to 8 months ($ 408), 8 to 9 months ($ 429), 9 to 10 months ($ 430)

July

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 416 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 453), 2 to 3 months ($ 429), 3 to 4 months ($ 431), 4 to 5 months ($ 437), 5 to 6 months ($ 422), 6 to 7 months ($ 420), 8 to 9 months ($ 440), 9 to 10 months ($ 469), 10 to 11 months ($ 468)

August

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 390 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 433), 3 to 4 months ($ 406), 5 to 6 months ($ 410), 6 to 7 months ($ 390), 7 to 8 months ($ 410), 8 to 9 months ($ 403), 9 to 10 months ($ 451), 10 to 11 months ($ 462)

September

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 386 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 428), 4 to 5 months ($ 392), 5 to 6 months ($ 407), 6 to 7 months ($ 407), 8 to 9 months ($ 410), 9 to 10 months ($ 406), 10 to 11 months ($ 421), 11 to 12 months ($ 464)

October

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 409 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 467), 4 to 5 months ($ 443), 5 to 6 months ($ 415), 6 to 7 months ($ 421), 7 to 8 months ($ 427), 9 to 10 months ($ 420), 10 to 11 months ($ 425), 11 to 12 months ($ 461)

November

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 380 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 425), 4 to 5 months ($ 425), 5 to 6 months ($ 405), 6 to 7 months ($ 388), 8 to 9 months ($ 406), 9 to 10 months ($ 391), 10 to 11 months ($ 425), 11 to 12 months ($ 414)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 458 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 494), 6 to 7 months ($ 482), 7 to 8 months ($ 458), 8 to 9 months ($ 479), 9 to 10 months ($ 478), 10 to 11 months ($ 484), 11 to 12 months ($ 470)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->New Caledonia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $8 more.



Sydney to New Caledonia (Noumea): 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
December 2024$ 1295
$786 to $4661
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January 2025$ 839
$468 to $3183
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February 2025$ 660
$330 to $2343
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March 2025$ 467
$329 to $1303
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April 2025$ 506
$330 to $693
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May 2025$ 508
$330 to $800
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June 2025$ 443
$329 to $511
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July 2025$ 448
$342 to $511
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August 2025$ 476
$475 to $477
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September 2025$ 438
$330 to $482
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October 2025$ 466
$465 to $467
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November 2025$ 773
$475 to $1729
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, july, september and october are cheaper to travel to New Caledonia (Noumea). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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