Statistics on Sydney-Solomon islands (Honiara) 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 Solomon islands (Honiara) (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Solomon islands (Honiara) from Sydney airport is $ 889 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 711 (in february) and $ 1035 (in december), which is a saving of $ 179 or a surplus of $ 147 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $738 to $791 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Solomon islands (Honiara) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Solomon islands (Honiara) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2136 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Solomon islands (Honiara) from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 711, saving $ 179 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 889). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1035).
Flight Sydney-Solomon islands (Honiara): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 770 | $ 889 | fair price |
| February | $ 638 | $ 711 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 657 | $ 776 | good price |
| April | $ 729 | $ 870 | fair price |
| May | $ 663 | $ 823 | fair price |
| June | $ 745 | $ 985 | high price |
| July | $ 719 | $ 867 | fair price |
| August | $ 728 | $ 905 | fair price |
| September | $ 780 | $ 947 | fair price |
| October | $ 769 | $ 951 | fair price |
| November | $ 738 | $ 897 | fair price |
| December | $ 875 | $ 1035 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 Solomon islands (Honiara)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Solomon islands (Honiara) range from $474 to $1370. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $475 to $527), 2% at the maximum price (from $1318 to $1370). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $738 to $791 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Solomon islands flight
There are 5 companies that serve Sydney from Solomon islands (Honiara) airport: Jetstar, Qantas, Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia and Air Niugini.
Data analysis:
Of the 2136 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (36% of the time) on the Sydney->Solomon islands route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Solomon islands (Honiara) flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $80. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $72.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Solomon islands (Honiara) 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 $151. Conversely, departing from Solomon islands (Honiara) on a friday may cost you an additional $121.
Top prices Sydney-Solomon islands (Honiara)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Honiara | 10-01 to 17-01-2025 | $ 650 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Honiara | 17-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 723 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Sydney → Honiara | 01-02 to 07-02-2025 | $ 624 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Honiara | 03-02 to 10-02-2025 | $ 721 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Sydney → Honiara | 05-02 to 10-02-2025 | $ 725 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Sydney → Honiara | 12-04 to 20-04-2025 | $ 712 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Honiara | 14-04 to 24-04-2025 | $ 704 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Honiara | 17-04 to 25-04-2025 | $ 709 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Honiara | 08-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 624 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Sydney → Honiara | 02-06 to 08-06-2025 | $ 719 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
When to book your flight Sydney - Solomon islands (Honiara) 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 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-Solomon islands 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 Solomon islands (Honiara), it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 757 $, which is a saving of 132 $ 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 (181 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Solomon islands (Honiara) 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 866 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 887) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 675 $) |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 822 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 871 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 863 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 958 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Solomon islands are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $31. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $19 more.
Sydney to Solomon islands (Honiara): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 937 $769 to $1184 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 777 $650 to $1014 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 699 $624 to $725 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 853 $704 to $1114 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 694 $548 to $908 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 719 $719 to $719 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 940 $940 to $940 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, april, may and june are cheaper to travel to Solomon islands (Honiara). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!