Statistics on Sydney-Manila 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 Manila (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Manila from Sydney airport is $ 626 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 538 (in november) and $ 943 (in january), which is a saving of $ 89 or a surplus of $ 318 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $527 to $580 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Manila before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Manila plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 65128 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Manila from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 538, saving $ 89 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 626). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 943).
Flight Sydney-Manila: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 752 | $ 943 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 488 | $ 574 | good price |
| March | $ 473 | $ 559 | good price |
| April | $ 484 | $ 592 | good price |
| May | $ 468 | $ 542 | good price |
| June | $ 485 | $ 582 | good price |
| July | $ 527 | $ 651 | good price |
| August | $ 467 | $ 555 | good price |
| September | $ 463 | $ 568 | good price |
| October | $ 474 | $ 556 | good price |
| November | $ 471 | $ 538 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 689 | $ 850 | 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 Manila
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Manila range from $316 to $1107. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $317 to $369), 1% at the maximum price (from $1054 to $1107). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $527 to $580 (17% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Manila flight
There are 6 companies that serve Sydney from Manila airport: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Airasia X, Qantas, Scoot and China Southern.
Data analysis:
Of the 65128 flights analyzed in previous years, Philippine Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (38% of the time) on the Sydney->Manila route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Sydney-Manila flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 4.2 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Manila 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 $37. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $44.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Manila 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 $44. Conversely, departing from Manila on a thursday may cost you an additional $51.
Top prices Sydney-Manila
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Manila | 10-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 368 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Manila | 13-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 330 | direct flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney → Manila | 14-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 329 | direct flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney → Manila | 17-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 342 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Manila | 04-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 327 | direct flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney → Manila | 05-03 to 12-03-2025 | $ 349 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Manila | 06-03 to 10-03-2025 | $ 330 | direct flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney → Manila | 07-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 327 | direct flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney → Manila | 10-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 329 | direct flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney → Manila | 07-04 to 17-04-2025 | $ 331 | direct flight with Cebu Pacific |
When to book your flight Sydney - Manila 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-Manila flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Manila, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 589 $, which is a saving of 37 $ 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 (171 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Manila 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: 807 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 859), 5 to 6 months ($ 897), 6 to 7 months ($ 879), 8 to 9 months ($ 835), 9 to 10 months ($ 834) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 478 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 528), 4 to 5 months ($ 490), 6 to 7 months ($ 546), 7 to 8 months ($ 552), 8 to 9 months ($ 552) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 476 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 530), 3 to 4 months ($ 502), 4 to 5 months ($ 480), 6 to 7 months ($ 500), 7 to 8 months ($ 540), 8 to 9 months ($ 557), 9 to 10 months ($ 558) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 528 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 587), 3 to 4 months ($ 538), 4 to 5 months ($ 555), 5 to 6 months ($ 534), 7 to 8 months ($ 539), 8 to 9 months ($ 576) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 466 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 525), 1 to 2 months ($ 505), 3 to 4 months ($ 493), 4 to 5 months ($ 486), 5 to 6 months ($ 491), 6 to 7 months ($ 516), 7 to 8 months ($ 512), 8 to 9 months ($ 529) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 486 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 488), 3 to 4 months ($ 500), 4 to 5 months ($ 517), 5 to 6 months ($ 542), 6 to 7 months ($ 539), 7 to 8 months ($ 557), 8 to 9 months ($ 565) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 536 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 565), 3 to 4 months ($ 561), 4 to 5 months ($ 578), 5 to 6 months ($ 550), 6 to 7 months ($ 587), 7 to 8 months ($ 571), 8 to 9 months ($ 607), 9 to 10 months ($ 630) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 464 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 494), 2 to 3 months ($ 475), 3 to 4 months ($ 488), 4 to 5 months ($ 489), 6 to 7 months ($ 528), 7 to 8 months ($ 545), 8 to 9 months ($ 523) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 479 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 542), 2 to 3 months ($ 503), 3 to 4 months ($ 490), 4 to 5 months ($ 524), 5 to 6 months ($ 483), 7 to 8 months ($ 518), 8 to 9 months ($ 550), 9 to 10 months ($ 545) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 489 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 545), 2 to 3 months ($ 513), 3 to 4 months ($ 530), 5 to 6 months ($ 538), 6 to 7 months ($ 522), 7 to 8 months ($ 503) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 485 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 519), 2 to 3 months ($ 502), 3 to 4 months ($ 503), 4 to 5 months ($ 504), 8 to 9 months ($ 516) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 755 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 837), 3 to 4 months ($ 818), 6 to 7 months ($ 788), 7 to 8 months ($ 805), 8 to 9 months ($ 787), 10 to 11 months ($ 839) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Manila are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $11 more.
Sydney to Manila: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 755 $502 to $1490 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 697 $508 to $1267 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1019 $586 to $1284 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 401 $327 to $690 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 400 $326 to $589 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 446 $328 to $881 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 471 $353 to $693 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 503 $422 to $793 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 546 $459 to $1139 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 553 $362 to $1001 | fair price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 795 $409 to $1107 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 823 $407 to $2128 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, february, march, april, may, june and july are cheaper to travel to Manila. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!