Statistics on Calgary-Sydney 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 Sydney (from: Calgary)
The average price to go to Sydney from Calgary airport is $ 1577 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1332 (in may) and $ 2057 (in january), which is a saving of $ 246 or a surplus of $ 480 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1192 to $1246 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sydney before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Calgary-Sydney plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 20758 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sydney from Calgary and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1332, saving $ 246 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1577). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2057).
Flight Calgary-Sydney: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1748 | $ 2057 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1279 | $ 1492 | good price |
| March | $ 1248 | $ 1443 | good price |
| April | $ 1170 | $ 1371 | good price |
| May | $ 1184 | $ 1332 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1248 | $ 1509 | good price |
| July | $ 1504 | $ 1779 | fair price |
| August | $ 1298 | $ 1545 | fair price |
| September | $ 1275 | $ 1488 | good price |
| October | $ 1362 | $ 1563 | fair price |
| November | $ 1212 | $ 1398 | good price |
| December | $ 1553 | $ 1947 | 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 Calgary to Sydney
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Calgary to Sydney range from $974 to $2329. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $975 to $1029), 1% at the maximum price (from $2275 to $2329). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1300 to $1354 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Sydney flight
There are 9 companies that serve Calgary from Sydney airport: WestJet, Air Canada, Qantas, United, Kish Airline, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Iberia and Delta.
Data analysis:
Of the 20758 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (39% of the time) on the Calgary->Sydney route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Calgary-Sydney flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $37. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $42.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sydney to Calgary 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 $43. Conversely, departing from Sydney on a friday may cost you an additional $84.
Top prices Calgary-Sydney
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary → Sydney | 17-05 to 24-05-2024 | $ 1075 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Calgary → Sydney | 10-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 1075 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Sydney | 14-06 to 20-06-2024 | $ 1053 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Sydney | 04-07 to 13-07-2024 | $ 1026 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Sydney | 05-07 to 24-07-2024 | $ 1085 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Sydney | 01-08 to 09-08-2024 | $ 1045 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Sydney | 07-08 to 14-08-2024 | $ 951 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Sydney | 08-09 to 21-09-2024 | $ 1015 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Sydney | 16-09 to 23-09-2024 | $ 882 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Sydney | 15-10 to 24-10-2024 | $ 1076 | layover flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Calgary - Sydney 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 Calgary-Sydney 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 Calgary to Sydney, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1403 $, which is a saving of 174 $ 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 (488 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Calgary to Sydney 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: 1789 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2054), 4 to 5 months ($ 2028), 5 to 6 months ($ 1939) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1334 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1465), 2 to 3 months ($ 1414), 3 to 4 months ($ 1389), 4 to 5 months ($ 1362), 5 to 6 months ($ 1339), 6 to 7 months ($ 1405) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1284 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1409), 2 to 3 months ($ 1325), 3 to 4 months ($ 1363), 4 to 5 months ($ 1338), 6 to 7 months ($ 1314), 7 to 8 months ($ 1320), 8 to 9 months ($ 1378) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1267 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1270), 4 to 5 months ($ 1346), 5 to 6 months ($ 1333) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1232 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1292), 2 to 3 months ($ 1322), 4 to 5 months ($ 1268), 6 to 7 months ($ 1276) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1222 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1370), 3 to 4 months ($ 1423), 6 to 7 months ($ 1482) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1460 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1561), 4 to 5 months ($ 1729), 6 to 7 months ($ 1471), 7 to 8 months ($ 1567) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1274 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1449), 3 to 4 months ($ 1385), 5 to 6 months ($ 1470), 6 to 7 months ($ 1451) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1306 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1353), 3 to 4 months ($ 1340), 6 to 7 months ($ 1372), 7 to 8 months ($ 1319) |
| October | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1360 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1413), 3 to 4 months ($ 1443), 4 to 5 months ($ 1426), 5 to 6 months ($ 1518), 6 to 7 months ($ 1449), 7 to 8 months ($ 1436) |
| November | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1211 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1348), 3 to 4 months ($ 1342), 4 to 5 months ($ 1297), 5 to 6 months ($ 1314), 6 to 7 months ($ 1254), 7 to 8 months ($ 1220), 8 to 9 months ($ 1299), 10 to 11 months ($ 1286) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1668 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1816), 5 to 6 months ($ 1755), 7 to 8 months ($ 1675), 8 to 9 months ($ 1692), 9 to 10 months ($ 1798), 10 to 11 months ($ 1928) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Sydney are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $19 more.
Calgary to Sydney: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1210 $1075 to $1280 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1186 $924 to $1702 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1350 $1006 to $1686 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1198 $951 to $1344 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1059 $882 to $1235 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1176 $1075 to $1310 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1080 $945 to $1163 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1696 $1271 to $2487 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1959 $1439 to $2303 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1324 $1131 to $2078 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 2247 $2247 to $2247 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Sydney. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!