Statistics on Sydney-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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 Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) from Sydney airport is $ 1446 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1199 (in may) and $ 1836 (in january), which is a saving of $ 247 or a surplus of $ 391 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $900 to $953 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 14448 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1199, saving $ 247 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1446). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1836).
Flight Sydney-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1342 | $ 1836 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 993 | $ 1293 | good price |
| March | $ 925 | $ 1255 | good price |
| April | $ 1142 | $ 1743 | high price |
| May | $ 939 | $ 1199 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 947 | $ 1346 | good price |
| July | $ 1140 | $ 1522 | fair price |
| August | $ 946 | $ 1381 | fair price |
| September | $ 934 | $ 1348 | good price |
| October | $ 948 | $ 1289 | good price |
| November | $ 924 | $ 1318 | good price |
| December | $ 1324 | $ 1813 | 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 Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) range from $582 to $2063. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $582 to $635), 1% at the maximum price (from $2010 to $2063). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $900 to $953 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Saudi Arabia flight
There are 20 companies that serve Sydney from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) airport: Scoot, Airasia X, Etihad Airways, Philippine Airlines, Thai Airways, Oman Air, SriLankan Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar, China Eastern, Emirates, Cebu Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Thai Airasia X, Qantas, British Airways, IndiGo, Air China and China Southern.
Data analysis:
Of the 14448 flights analyzed in previous years, Scoot was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (13% of the time) on the Sydney->Saudi Arabia route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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 $124. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $233.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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 $109. Conversely, departing from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) on a saturday may cost you an additional $136.
Top prices Sydney-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Riyadh | 12-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 672 | layover flight with Air China |
| Sydney → Riyadh | 06-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 839 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Sydney → Riyadh | 10-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 756 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Riyadh | 12-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 783 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Riyadh | 16-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 844 | layover flight with Air China |
| Sydney → Riyadh | 18-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 743 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney → Riyadh | 04-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 813 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Riyadh | 05-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 728 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → Riyadh | 15-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 822 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Riyadh | 19-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 734 | layover flight with China Eastern |
When to book your flight Sydney - Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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-Saudi Arabia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1256 $, which is a saving of 190 $ 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 (508 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1528 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1779), 3 to 4 months ($ 1668), 4 to 5 months ($ 1783) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1055 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1138), 2 to 3 months ($ 1186), 4 to 5 months ($ 1183), 5 to 6 months ($ 1176) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1141 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1199), 3 to 4 months ($ 1151), 4 to 5 months ($ 1215) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1374 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1672) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1117 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1181), 2 to 3 months ($ 1132) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1105 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1272), 4 to 5 months ($ 1160) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1436 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1514), 4 to 5 months ($ 1455) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1270 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1314) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1171 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1269), 2 to 3 months ($ 1223) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1143 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1275), 2 to 3 months ($ 1271) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1167 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1275) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1498 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1724), 3 to 4 months ($ 1689), 5 to 6 months ($ 1634) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Saudi Arabia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $25 more.
Sydney to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): 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 | $ 1100 $1089 to $1109 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1340 $865 to $2566 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1349 $669 to $3895 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 924 $743 to $1915 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 803 $728 to $1066 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1016 $956 to $1052 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 4008 $4008 to $4008 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1054 $1054 to $1054 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march, april and october are cheaper to travel to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!