Statistics on Sydney-Mumbai 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 Mumbai (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Mumbai from Sydney airport is $ 825 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 683 (in march) and $ 1131 (in january), which is a saving of $ 142 or a surplus of $ 307 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $594 to $648 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Mumbai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Mumbai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60157 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Mumbai from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 683, saving $ 142 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 825). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1131).
Flight Sydney-Mumbai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 960 | $ 1131 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 668 | $ 764 | good price |
| March | $ 593 | $ 683 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 719 | $ 867 | fair price |
| May | $ 624 | $ 695 | good price |
| June | $ 628 | $ 737 | good price |
| July | $ 698 | $ 839 | fair price |
| August | $ 595 | $ 701 | good price |
| September | $ 623 | $ 799 | good price |
| October | $ 646 | $ 801 | good price |
| November | $ 662 | $ 785 | good price |
| December | $ 934 | $ 1092 | 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 Mumbai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Mumbai range from $486 to $1403. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $486 to $540), 1% at the maximum price (from $1349 to $1403). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $594 to $648 (19% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Mumbai flight
There are 14 companies that serve Sydney from Mumbai airport: Scoot, Airasia X, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Vietjet Air, Cathay Pacific, Jetstar, Qantas, Air India, Thai Airasia X, SriLankan Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Malindo Air and Virgin Australia.
Data analysis:
Of the 60157 flights analyzed in previous years, Scoot was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (18% of the time) on the Sydney->Mumbai route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Mumbai flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $6. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $30.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Mumbai to Sydney departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $12. Conversely, departing from Mumbai on a friday may cost you an additional $17.
Top prices Sydney-Mumbai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Mumbai | 12-06 to 20-06-2024 | $ 513 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
| Sydney → Mumbai | 10-07 to 15-07-2024 | $ 513 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
| Sydney → Mumbai | 07-08 to 24-08-2024 | $ 513 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
| Sydney → Mumbai | 09-08 to 24-08-2024 | $ 512 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
| Sydney → Mumbai | 04-09 to 11-09-2024 | $ 506 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
| Sydney → Mumbai | 11-09 to 25-09-2024 | $ 506 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
| Sydney → Mumbai | 13-09 to 28-09-2024 | $ 513 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
| Sydney → Mumbai | 18-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 511 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
| Sydney → Mumbai | 05-10 to 16-10-2024 | $ 504 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
| Sydney → Mumbai | 02-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 506 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
When to book your flight Sydney - Mumbai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 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-Mumbai 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 Mumbai, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 772 $, which is a saving of 53 $ 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 (174 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Mumbai 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: 965 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 986), 6 to 7 months ($ 1004), 7 to 8 months ($ 1034), 8 to 9 months ($ 986), 10 to 11 months ($ 1004), 11 to 12 months ($ 1093) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 693 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 729), 2 to 3 months ($ 697), 4 to 5 months ($ 735), 5 to 6 months ($ 747), 6 to 7 months ($ 741), 7 to 8 months ($ 741), 8 to 9 months ($ 723), 9 to 10 months ($ 718), 10 to 11 months ($ 739) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 650 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 677), 2 to 3 months ($ 660), 3 to 4 months ($ 661), 4 to 5 months ($ 683), 5 to 6 months ($ 677), 6 to 7 months ($ 669) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 798 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 862), 3 to 4 months ($ 819), 4 to 5 months ($ 846), 6 to 7 months ($ 852), 7 to 8 months ($ 862) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 635 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 657), 2 to 3 months ($ 679), 7 to 8 months ($ 690) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 624 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 704), 3 to 4 months ($ 733), 4 to 5 months ($ 732), 5 to 6 months ($ 730) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 766 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 801), 5 to 6 months ($ 827), 6 to 7 months ($ 772), 7 to 8 months ($ 769), 8 to 9 months ($ 780) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 655 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 673), 3 to 4 months ($ 663), 4 to 5 months ($ 670), 5 to 6 months ($ 698), 7 to 8 months ($ 681) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 684 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 752), 2 to 3 months ($ 695), 3 to 4 months ($ 733), 4 to 5 months ($ 717), 5 to 6 months ($ 749), 7 to 8 months ($ 707), 8 to 9 months ($ 706), 9 to 10 months ($ 703), 10 to 11 months ($ 748) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 696 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 783), 2 to 3 months ($ 742), 3 to 4 months ($ 722), 5 to 6 months ($ 760), 6 to 7 months ($ 723), 7 to 8 months ($ 738), 8 to 9 months ($ 746), 9 to 10 months ($ 727), 10 to 11 months ($ 733) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 691 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 695), 4 to 5 months ($ 730), 5 to 6 months ($ 717), 6 to 7 months ($ 711), 7 to 8 months ($ 718), 9 to 10 months ($ 732) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 925 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 943), 5 to 6 months ($ 946), 6 to 7 months ($ 937), 7 to 8 months ($ 972), 9 to 10 months ($ 965), 10 to 11 months ($ 1011), 11 to 12 months ($ 1088) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Mumbai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $21. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $13 more.
Sydney to Mumbai: 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 | $ 802 $524 to $4190 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 553 $501 to $633 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 896 $513 to $3537 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 613 $511 to $2030 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 646 $503 to $2092 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 607 $504 to $981 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 614 $506 to $1047 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 799 $605 to $1015 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 818 $631 to $1156 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 667 $593 to $1393 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 615 $595 to $642 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 701 $691 to $711 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, august, september, october, november, december, january, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Mumbai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!