Statistics on Sydney-Islamabad 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 Islamabad (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Islamabad from Sydney airport is $ 1385 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1166 (in may) and $ 1818 (in january), which is a saving of $ 220 or a surplus of $ 433 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1080 to $1134 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Islamabad before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Islamabad plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Islamabad from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1166, saving $ 220 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1385). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1818).
Flight Sydney-Islamabad: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1442 | $ 1818 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1099 | $ 1270 | good price |
| March | $ 1037 | $ 1216 | good price |
| April | $ 1170 | $ 1364 | fair price |
| May | $ 1040 | $ 1166 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1115 | $ 1290 | good price |
| July | $ 1259 | $ 1559 | fair price |
| August | $ 1107 | $ 1315 | good price |
| September | $ 1106 | $ 1371 | fair price |
| October | $ 1086 | $ 1297 | good price |
| November | $ 1038 | $ 1214 | good price |
| December | $ 1376 | $ 1740 | 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 Islamabad
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Islamabad range from $864 to $1889. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $864 to $918), 1% at the maximum price (from $1835 to $1889). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1134 to $1188 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Islamabad flight
There are 16 companies that serve Sydney from Islamabad airport: Scoot, Thai Airways, Airasia X, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Jetstar, Malaysia Airlines, Air China, Oman Air, China Southern, Virgin Australia, Thai Airasia X, Vietjet Air, Cebu Pacific and Qantas.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Scoot was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Sydney->Islamabad route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Islamabad flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $41. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $27.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Islamabad 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 $50. Conversely, departing from Islamabad on a saturday may cost you an additional $43.
Top prices Sydney-Islamabad
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Islamabad | 13-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 718 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Islamabad | 20-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 723 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Islamabad | 03-06 to 29-06-2025 | $ 716 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Islamabad | 04-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 712 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Islamabad | 10-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 718 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Islamabad | 11-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 647 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Islamabad | 17-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 723 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Islamabad | 01-09 to 07-09-2025 | $ 692 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Islamabad | 01-11 to 30-11-2025 | $ 692 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Islamabad | 03-11 to 25-11-2025 | $ 689 | layover flight with China Southern |
When to book your flight Sydney - Islamabad 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 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-Islamabad 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 Islamabad, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1279 $, which is a saving of 106 $ 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 (260 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Islamabad 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: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1468 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1662), 5 to 6 months ($ 1654), 6 to 7 months ($ 1545), 7 to 8 months ($ 1545), 8 to 9 months ($ 1482), 9 to 10 months ($ 1568) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1165 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1207), 2 to 3 months ($ 1213), 4 to 5 months ($ 1182), 5 to 6 months ($ 1204), 6 to 7 months ($ 1203), 7 to 8 months ($ 1262), 8 to 9 months ($ 1177) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1125 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1191), 3 to 4 months ($ 1195), 4 to 5 months ($ 1145), 5 to 6 months ($ 1182), 7 to 8 months ($ 1201) |
| April | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1201 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1324), 4 to 5 months ($ 1303), 5 to 6 months ($ 1238), 6 to 7 months ($ 1261), 7 to 8 months ($ 1275), 8 to 9 months ($ 1273), 9 to 10 months ($ 1202) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1129 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1152), 3 to 4 months ($ 1162), 4 to 5 months ($ 1131) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1164 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1264), 2 to 3 months ($ 1190), 4 to 5 months ($ 1174), 5 to 6 months ($ 1191), 6 to 7 months ($ 1243), 7 to 8 months ($ 1228) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1368 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1515), 2 to 3 months ($ 1497), 3 to 4 months ($ 1424), 5 to 6 months ($ 1465), 6 to 7 months ($ 1411) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1151 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1274), 2 to 3 months ($ 1190), 3 to 4 months ($ 1235), 4 to 5 months ($ 1164), 6 to 7 months ($ 1201), 8 to 9 months ($ 1207) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1161 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1319), 2 to 3 months ($ 1254), 3 to 4 months ($ 1179), 4 to 5 months ($ 1201), 5 to 6 months ($ 1170), 7 to 8 months ($ 1308), 8 to 9 months ($ 1278) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1107 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1190), 3 to 4 months ($ 1155), 5 to 6 months ($ 1192), 6 to 7 months ($ 1187), 7 to 8 months ($ 1202), 8 to 9 months ($ 1272), 9 to 10 months ($ 1247) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1114 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1211), 2 to 3 months ($ 1149), 4 to 5 months ($ 1125), 5 to 6 months ($ 1163), 6 to 7 months ($ 1157), 7 to 8 months ($ 1195), 8 to 9 months ($ 1141), 9 to 10 months ($ 1190), 10 to 11 months ($ 1179) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1453 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1631), 4 to 5 months ($ 1502), 5 to 6 months ($ 1547), 7 to 8 months ($ 1499), 8 to 9 months ($ 1508), 9 to 10 months ($ 1488), 10 to 11 months ($ 1659), 11 to 12 months ($ 1623) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Islamabad are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $21. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $17 more.
Sydney to Islamabad: 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 | $ 1510 $1176 to $1867 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 876 $718 to $1129 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 843 $645 to $1122 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1056 $765 to $1608 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 923 $806 to $1189 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 908 $687 to $1068 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 999 $894 to $1203 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 796 $687 to $1015 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1286 $1110 to $1433 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1220 $1077 to $1417 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1128 $1128 to $1128 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Islamabad. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!