Statistics on London-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: London)
The average price to go to Sydney from London airport is $ 1326 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1057 (in may) and $ 1583 (in december), which is a saving of $ 270 or a surplus of $ 257 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $917 to $971 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sydney before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Sydney plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 61263 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sydney from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1057, saving $ 270 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1326). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1583).
Flight London-Sydney: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1317 | $ 1541 | high price |
| February | $ 1092 | $ 1278 | fair price |
| March | $ 933 | $ 1133 | good price |
| April | $ 1024 | $ 1200 | fair price |
| May | $ 893 | $ 1057 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 984 | $ 1175 | good price |
| July | $ 1254 | $ 1531 | high price |
| August | $ 1148 | $ 1478 | high price |
| September | $ 1018 | $ 1325 | fair price |
| October | $ 1048 | $ 1348 | fair price |
| November | $ 1034 | $ 1265 | fair price |
| December | $ 1365 | $ 1583 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 London to Sydney
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Sydney range from $756 to $1780. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $756 to $810), 1% at the maximum price (from $1727 to $1780). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $917 to $971 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Sydney flight
There are 20 companies that serve London from Sydney airport: Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, Air India, China Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Finnair, China Southern, Swiss, China Eastern, Singapore Airlines, Ryanair, EasyJet, Austrian Airlines, Air Canada, United, Air China, Vietnam Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 61263 flights analyzed in previous years, Lufthansa was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (14% of the time) on the London->Sydney route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Sydney flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $23. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $21.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sydney to London departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $28. Conversely, departing from Sydney on a saturday may cost you an additional $45.
Top prices London-Sydney
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Sydney | 19-10 to 25-10-2024 | $ 855 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Sydney | 02-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 856 | layover flight with Swiss |
| London → Sydney | 06-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 856 | layover flight with Swiss |
| London → Sydney | 07-11 to 27-11-2024 | $ 880 | layover flight with Swiss |
| London → Sydney | 08-11 to 16-11-2024 | $ 856 | layover flight with Swiss |
| London → Sydney | 09-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 851 | layover flight with Swiss |
| London → Sydney | 12-11 to 22-11-2024 | $ 830 | layover flight with Swiss |
| London → Sydney | 18-11 to 25-11-2024 | $ 869 | layover flight with Swiss |
| London → Sydney | 19-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 876 | layover flight with Swiss |
| London → Sydney | 23-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 855 | layover flight with Swiss |
When to book your flight London - Sydney to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 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 London-Sydney 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 London to Sydney, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1227 $, which is a saving of 99 $ 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 (255 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London 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: 1254 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1506), 4 to 5 months ($ 1395), 5 to 6 months ($ 1319), 8 to 9 months ($ 1324) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1114 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1250), 5 to 6 months ($ 1134), 9 to 10 months ($ 1182), 10 to 11 months ($ 1201) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1043 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1071), 1 to 2 months ($ 1127), 3 to 4 months ($ 1105), 5 to 6 months ($ 1113), 6 to 7 months ($ 1071) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 977 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1035), 2 to 3 months ($ 1197), 6 to 7 months ($ 1188), 7 to 8 months ($ 1157) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 830 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 925), 2 to 3 months ($ 852), 7 to 8 months ($ 1054), 8 to 9 months ($ 1032), 9 to 10 months ($ 1052) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 942 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1010), 2 to 3 months ($ 1065), 4 to 5 months ($ 1107), 9 to 10 months ($ 1101), 10 to 11 months ($ 1078), 11 to 12 months ($ 1026) |
| July | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1305 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1380), 3 to 4 months ($ 1519), 4 to 5 months ($ 1423), 5 to 6 months ($ 1482), 9 to 10 months ($ 1505), 10 to 11 months ($ 1313) |
| August | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1292 $) Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 1310), 9 to 10 months ($ 1394), 10 to 11 months ($ 1361) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1087 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1212), 5 to 6 months ($ 1104), 6 to 7 months ($ 1120), 7 to 8 months ($ 1235), 9 to 10 months ($ 1253), 10 to 11 months ($ 1287), 11 to 12 months ($ 1220) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1068 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1101), 6 to 7 months ($ 1143), 7 to 8 months ($ 1126), 8 to 9 months ($ 1242), 10 to 11 months ($ 1188), 11 to 12 months ($ 1249) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 961 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1063), 3 to 4 months ($ 992), 7 to 8 months ($ 1173), 8 to 9 months ($ 1093), 11 to 12 months ($ 1249) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1293 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1296), 4 to 5 months ($ 1364), 8 to 9 months ($ 1399), 9 to 10 months ($ 1477), 10 to 11 months ($ 1569) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for London->Sydney are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $20. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $32 more.
London 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 | $ 1138 $991 to $1790 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1337 $978 to $5494 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1421 $1097 to $2500 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1355 $1092 to $1805 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1144 $993 to $2194 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1248 $855 to $5841 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 929 $788 to $1526 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1408 $1022 to $2050 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1379 $974 to $5100 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1071 $923 to $2150 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1011 $916 to $1526 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1029 $899 to $1549 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Sydney. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!