Statistics on Sydney-Zurich 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 Zurich (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Zurich from Sydney airport is $ 1441 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1176 (in november) and $ 1688 (in january), which is a saving of $ 265 or a surplus of $ 248 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1107 to $1159 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zurich before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Zurich plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60012 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zurich from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1176, saving $ 265 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1441). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1688).
Flight Sydney-Zurich: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1389 | $ 1688 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1068 | $ 1273 | good price |
| March | $ 1052 | $ 1293 | fair price |
| April | $ 1200 | $ 1471 | fair price |
| May | $ 1090 | $ 1287 | good price |
| June | $ 1156 | $ 1383 | fair price |
| July | $ 1405 | $ 1669 | high price |
| August | $ 1249 | $ 1468 | fair price |
| September | $ 1229 | $ 1511 | fair price |
| October | $ 1156 | $ 1379 | fair price |
| November | $ 1041 | $ 1176 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1422 | $ 1685 | 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 Zurich
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Zurich range from $896 to $1950. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $896 to $949), 1% at the maximum price (from $1897 to $1950). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1159 to $1212 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Zurich flight
There are 24 companies that serve Sydney from Zurich airport: Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, Scoot, Air Canada, Airasia X, Air France, Qantas, Turkish Airlines, Finnair, China Southern, Malaysia Airlines, Jetstar, Air China, British Airways, Virgin Australia, Lufthansa, United and ANA.
Data analysis:
Of the 60012 flights analyzed in previous years, Singapore Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (9% of the time) on the Sydney->Zurich route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Zurich 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 $36. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $60.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zurich 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 $32. Conversely, departing from Zurich on a saturday may cost you an additional $56.
Top prices Sydney-Zurich
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Zurich | 14-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 844 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Zurich | 18-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 852 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Zurich | 04-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 841 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Zurich | 07-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 837 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Zurich | 16-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 854 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Zurich | 18-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 843 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Zurich | 08-04 to 21-04-2025 | $ 852 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Zurich | 06-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 853 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Zurich | 08-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 855 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Zurich | 13-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 856 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight Sydney - Zurich to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 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-Zurich 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 Zurich, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1378 $, which is a saving of 63 $ 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 (186 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Zurich 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1535 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1644), 7 to 8 months ($ 1635), 8 to 9 months ($ 1671), 10 to 11 months ($ 1548), 11 to 12 months ($ 1565) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1082 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1207), 5 to 6 months ($ 1176), 6 to 7 months ($ 1152), 7 to 8 months ($ 1252), 10 to 11 months ($ 1141) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1087 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1287), 4 to 5 months ($ 1217), 6 to 7 months ($ 1265), 7 to 8 months ($ 1210) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1288 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1358), 7 to 8 months ($ 1420), 8 to 9 months ($ 1359), 9 to 10 months ($ 1304), 10 to 11 months ($ 1327), 11 to 12 months ($ 1437) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1143 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1254), 2 to 3 months ($ 1281), 5 to 6 months ($ 1208), 6 to 7 months ($ 1201), 8 to 9 months ($ 1222) |
| June | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1237 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1381), 6 to 7 months ($ 1287), 7 to 8 months ($ 1308), 9 to 10 months ($ 1298), 10 to 11 months ($ 1361) |
| July | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1495 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 1570), 9 to 10 months ($ 1605), 10 to 11 months ($ 1507), 11 to 12 months ($ 1542) |
| August | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1358 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1448), 5 to 6 months ($ 1383), 6 to 7 months ($ 1425), 7 to 8 months ($ 1408), 8 to 9 months ($ 1407), 9 to 10 months ($ 1425) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1324 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1468), 5 to 6 months ($ 1432), 6 to 7 months ($ 1459), 7 to 8 months ($ 1450), 8 to 9 months ($ 1453), 10 to 11 months ($ 1330) |
| October | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1253 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1375), 2 to 3 months ($ 1330), 3 to 4 months ($ 1306), 5 to 6 months ($ 1369), 6 to 7 months ($ 1362), 7 to 8 months ($ 1284), 9 to 10 months ($ 1349) |
| November | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1111 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1169), 1 to 2 months ($ 1115), 2 to 3 months ($ 1152), 3 to 4 months ($ 1152), 10 to 11 months ($ 1148) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1589 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1678), 4 to 5 months ($ 1676), 5 to 6 months ($ 1656), 6 to 7 months ($ 1645), 8 to 9 months ($ 1624), 10 to 11 months ($ 1623), 11 to 12 months ($ 1593) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Zurich are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $33. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $25 more.
Sydney to Zurich: 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 | $ 1214 $1202 to $1226 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1599 $1018 to $2337 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1619 $1242 to $2702 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1011 $838 to $1444 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1514 $837 to $11844 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1131 $840 to $1969 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1116 $847 to $2805 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1217 $851 to $3996 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1438 $1108 to $4229 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1283 $993 to $2390 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1420 $978 to $3206 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 2235 $993 to $4201 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, april, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Zurich. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!