Statistics on Sydney-Dubai 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 Dubai (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Dubai 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 $ 1212 (in november) and $ 1836 (in july), which is a saving of $ 234 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 $1217 to $1270 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dubai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Dubai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 64542 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dubai from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1212, saving $ 234 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1446). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1836).
Flight Sydney-Dubai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1394 | $ 1711 | high price |
| February | $ 1146 | $ 1224 | good price |
| March | $ 1125 | $ 1222 | good price |
| April | $ 1169 | $ 1337 | good price |
| May | $ 1105 | $ 1269 | good price |
| June | $ 1145 | $ 1413 | fair price |
| July | $ 1506 | $ 1836 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1141 | $ 1418 | fair price |
| September | $ 1194 | $ 1556 | fair price |
| October | $ 1178 | $ 1371 | fair price |
| November | $ 1119 | $ 1212 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1509 | $ 1768 | 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 Dubai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Dubai range from $635 to $2116. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $635 to $688), 1% at the maximum price (from $2063 to $2116). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1217 to $1270 (20% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Dubai flight
There are 10 companies that serve Sydney from Dubai airport: Emirates, Qantas, Philippine Airlines, China Eastern, Scoot, China Southern, Etihad Airways, Airasia X, Jetstar and Singapore Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 64542 flights analyzed in previous years, Emirates was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (58% of the time) on the Sydney->Dubai route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Sydney-Dubai flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 329 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Dubai 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 $15. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $29.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dubai to Sydney departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $24. Conversely, departing from Dubai on a friday may cost you an additional $48.
Top prices Sydney-Dubai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Dubai | 02-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 690 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney → Dubai | 13-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 694 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney → Dubai | 10-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 649 | layover flight with Air China |
| Sydney → Dubai | 21-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 712 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Dubai | 01-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 651 | layover flight with Air China |
| Sydney → Dubai | 06-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 650 | layover flight with Air China |
| Sydney → Dubai | 23-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 725 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → Dubai | 27-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 649 | layover flight with Air China |
| Sydney → Dubai | 09-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 725 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → Dubai | 14-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 661 | layover flight with Air China |
When to book your flight Sydney - Dubai 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 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-Dubai 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 Dubai, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1375 $, which is a saving of 71 $ 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 (158 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Dubai 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: 1457 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1644), 1 to 2 months ($ 1626), 2 to 3 months ($ 1685), 7 to 8 months ($ 1677), 8 to 9 months ($ 1577), 10 to 11 months ($ 1621), 11 to 12 months ($ 1622) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1186 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1205), 1 to 2 months ($ 1201), 5 to 6 months ($ 1222), 6 to 7 months ($ 1215), 8 to 9 months ($ 1221), 9 to 10 months ($ 1219), 10 to 11 months ($ 1219) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1173 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1211), 1 to 2 months ($ 1194), 4 to 5 months ($ 1197), 5 to 6 months ($ 1182), 6 to 7 months ($ 1213), 7 to 8 months ($ 1222) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1255 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1275), 3 to 4 months ($ 1327), 4 to 5 months ($ 1305), 7 to 8 months ($ 1296), 8 to 9 months ($ 1299), 9 to 10 months ($ 1306), 10 to 11 months ($ 1316) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1140 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1145), 3 to 4 months ($ 1260), 4 to 5 months ($ 1261), 6 to 7 months ($ 1251), 7 to 8 months ($ 1226), 10 to 11 months ($ 1255) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1246 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1311), 5 to 6 months ($ 1320), 6 to 7 months ($ 1324), 7 to 8 months ($ 1302), 8 to 9 months ($ 1329), 9 to 10 months ($ 1367), 10 to 11 months ($ 1251) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1572 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1691), 5 to 6 months ($ 1821), 6 to 7 months ($ 1817), 9 to 10 months ($ 1706), 10 to 11 months ($ 1668), 11 to 12 months ($ 1706) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1219 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1392), 3 to 4 months ($ 1418), 4 to 5 months ($ 1239), 6 to 7 months ($ 1306), 7 to 8 months ($ 1304), 8 to 9 months ($ 1332), 9 to 10 months ($ 1352), 10 to 11 months ($ 1403) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1270 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1324), 7 to 8 months ($ 1279), 8 to 9 months ($ 1309), 9 to 10 months ($ 1288), 10 to 11 months ($ 1294), 11 to 12 months ($ 1543) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1251 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1267), 7 to 8 months ($ 1258), 8 to 9 months ($ 1328), 9 to 10 months ($ 1361), 11 to 12 months ($ 1323) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1138 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1196), 2 to 3 months ($ 1166), 3 to 4 months ($ 1165), 5 to 6 months ($ 1148), 6 to 7 months ($ 1197), 8 to 9 months ($ 1211) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1648 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1752), 1 to 2 months ($ 1748), 6 to 7 months ($ 1743), 7 to 8 months ($ 1762), 9 to 10 months ($ 1663), 10 to 11 months ($ 1758) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Dubai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $10. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $18 more.
Sydney to Dubai: 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 | $ 1296 $876 to $1454 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1717 $1013 to $3232 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1815 $822 to $2579 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1125 $690 to $1301 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1159 $649 to $1343 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1162 $717 to $1329 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1104 $649 to $1333 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1179 $661 to $1423 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1626 $828 to $1891 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1341 $767 to $2088 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1340 $1029 to $2668 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1467 $1242 to $2087 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, february, march, april, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Dubai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!