Statistics on Sydney-Cebu 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 Cebu (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Cebu from Sydney airport is $ 586 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 470 (in may) and $ 900 (in december), which is a saving of $ 117 or a surplus of $ 314 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $435 to $489 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cebu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Cebu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cebu from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 470, saving $ 117 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 586). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 900).
Flight Sydney-Cebu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 700 | $ 864 | high price |
| February | $ 449 | $ 566 | good price |
| March | $ 411 | $ 505 | good price |
| April | $ 501 | $ 581 | good price |
| May | $ 375 | $ 470 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 456 | $ 539 | good price |
| July | $ 492 | $ 589 | good price |
| August | $ 407 | $ 476 | good price |
| September | $ 414 | $ 513 | good price |
| October | $ 407 | $ 514 | good price |
| November | $ 412 | $ 516 | good price |
| December | $ 707 | $ 900 the most expensive | 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 Cebu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Cebu range from $325 to $1086. 10% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $326 to $380), 1% at the maximum price (from $1031 to $1086). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $435 to $489 (17% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Cebu flight
There are 9 companies that serve Sydney from Cebu airport: Scoot, Cebu Pacific, Airasia X, Philippine Airlines, Jetstar, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia and China Airlines.
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 (52% of the time) on the Sydney->Cebu route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Cebu 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 $23. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $19.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cebu to Sydney departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $18. Conversely, departing from Cebu on a friday may cost you an additional $57.
Top prices Sydney-Cebu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Cebu | 02-03 to 13-03-2025 | $ 379 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney → Cebu | 05-03 to 12-03-2025 | $ 399 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney → Cebu | 09-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 379 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney → Cebu | 11-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 379 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney → Cebu | 01-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 389 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney → Cebu | 07-07 to 15-07-2025 | $ 378 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney → Cebu | 05-08 to 19-08-2025 | $ 373 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney → Cebu | 22-08 to 31-08-2025 | $ 388 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney → Cebu | 08-09 to 15-09-2025 | $ 398 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney → Cebu | 17-09 to 26-09-2025 | $ 391 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
When to book your flight Sydney - Cebu to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 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-Cebu flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Cebu, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 550 $, which is a saving of 36 $ 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 (152 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Cebu 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 706 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 772), 5 to 6 months ($ 764), 6 to 7 months ($ 722), 8 to 9 months ($ 752), 9 to 10 months ($ 721), 10 to 11 months ($ 780) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 475 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 561), 2 to 3 months ($ 516), 3 to 4 months ($ 504), 5 to 6 months ($ 519), 6 to 7 months ($ 559), 7 to 8 months ($ 561), 8 to 9 months ($ 528), 9 to 10 months ($ 482), 10 to 11 months ($ 554) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 441 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 479), 3 to 4 months ($ 491), 4 to 5 months ($ 474), 5 to 6 months ($ 505), 8 to 9 months ($ 491), 10 to 11 months ($ 481) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 522 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 538), 6 to 7 months ($ 527), 8 to 9 months ($ 555), 9 to 10 months ($ 563), 10 to 11 months ($ 544) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 425 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 443), 3 to 4 months ($ 452), 6 to 7 months ($ 462), 7 to 8 months ($ 459) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 470 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 502), 3 to 4 months ($ 513), 4 to 5 months ($ 513), 5 to 6 months ($ 514), 7 to 8 months ($ 526) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 500 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 534), 3 to 4 months ($ 519), 4 to 5 months ($ 570), 5 to 6 months ($ 565), 7 to 8 months ($ 588), 9 to 10 months ($ 571) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 414 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 452), 2 to 3 months ($ 435), 4 to 5 months ($ 446), 6 to 7 months ($ 474), 7 to 8 months ($ 475) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 430 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 496), 3 to 4 months ($ 484), 5 to 6 months ($ 487), 6 to 7 months ($ 471), 7 to 8 months ($ 493), 8 to 9 months ($ 451), 10 to 11 months ($ 467) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 446 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 496), 2 to 3 months ($ 459), 3 to 4 months ($ 457), 5 to 6 months ($ 450), 6 to 7 months ($ 503), 7 to 8 months ($ 457), 8 to 9 months ($ 491), 9 to 10 months ($ 478) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 430 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 496), 2 to 3 months ($ 456), 4 to 5 months ($ 445), 5 to 6 months ($ 462), 6 to 7 months ($ 475), 7 to 8 months ($ 501) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 657 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 889), 3 to 4 months ($ 797), 4 to 5 months ($ 822), 5 to 6 months ($ 837), 6 to 7 months ($ 801), 7 to 8 months ($ 795), 8 to 9 months ($ 746), 10 to 11 months ($ 688), 11 to 12 months ($ 886) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Cebu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $11 more.
Sydney to Cebu: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | $ 495 $452 to $588 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 589 $412 to $3213 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 739 $484 to $1231 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 952 $659 to $1605 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 508 $373 to $969 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 539 $372 to $3195 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 604 $462 to $2955 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 528 $495 to $640 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 509 $389 to $641 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 535 $378 to $795 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 483 $373 to $678 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 451 $371 to $512 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, october, december, february, june, july and september are cheaper to travel to Cebu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!