Statistics on Sydney-Tokyo 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 Tokyo (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Tokyo from Sydney airport is $ 919 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 734 (in may) and $ 1452 (in january), which is a saving of $ 186 or a surplus of $ 533 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $537 to $591 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Tokyo before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Tokyo plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 75375 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Tokyo from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 734, saving $ 186 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 919). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1452).
Flight Sydney-Tokyo: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1156 | $ 1452 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 806 | $ 965 | good price |
| March | $ 706 | $ 880 | good price |
| April | $ 718 | $ 940 | good price |
| May | $ 586 | $ 734 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 596 | $ 746 | good price |
| July | $ 714 | $ 874 | good price |
| August | $ 641 | $ 792 | good price |
| September | $ 621 | $ 800 | good price |
| October | $ 652 | $ 820 | good price |
| November | $ 695 | $ 832 | good price |
| December | $ 990 | $ 1190 | fair 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 Tokyo
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Tokyo range from $430 to $1450. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $430 to $484), 1% at the maximum price (from $1396 to $1450). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $537 to $591 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Tokyo flight
There are 12 companies that serve Sydney from Tokyo airport: ANA, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Japan Airlines, Airasia X, Scoot, Jetstar, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, China Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 75375 flights analyzed in previous years, ANA was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (27% of the time) on the Sydney->Tokyo route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Sydney-Tokyo flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 363 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Tokyo 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 $47. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $43.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Tokyo 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 $29. Conversely, departing from Tokyo on a wednesday may cost you an additional $46.
Top prices Sydney-Tokyo
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Tokyo | 11-05 to 16-05-2024 | $ 434 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Tokyo | 21-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 448 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Tokyo | 24-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 471 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Tokyo | 01-09 to 20-09-2024 | $ 465 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Tokyo | 06-09 to 15-09-2024 | $ 465 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Tokyo | 22-10 to 29-10-2024 | $ 465 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Tokyo | 01-03 to 09-03-2025 | $ 484 | layover flight with inter airlines |
| Sydney → Tokyo | 05-03 to 12-03-2025 | $ 484 | layover flight with inter airlines |
| Sydney → Tokyo | 06-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 484 | layover flight with inter airlines |
| Sydney → Tokyo | 20-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 483 | layover flight with inter airlines |
When to book your flight Sydney - Tokyo 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 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-Tokyo 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 Tokyo, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 798 $, which is a saving of 121 $ 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 (241 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Tokyo 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1232 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1384), 7 to 8 months ($ 1397), 9 to 10 months ($ 1370), 10 to 11 months ($ 1348), 11 to 12 months ($ 1326) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 823 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 885), 3 to 4 months ($ 946), 4 to 5 months ($ 901), 5 to 6 months ($ 852), 6 to 7 months ($ 823), 7 to 8 months ($ 884), 8 to 9 months ($ 917), 10 to 11 months ($ 879) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 723 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 811), 3 to 4 months ($ 788), 4 to 5 months ($ 865), 5 to 6 months ($ 812), 7 to 8 months ($ 739), 8 to 9 months ($ 878) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 798 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 854), 5 to 6 months ($ 899), 6 to 7 months ($ 829), 8 to 9 months ($ 821), 9 to 10 months ($ 857), 10 to 11 months ($ 827), 11 to 12 months ($ 894) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 562 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 715), 6 to 7 months ($ 594), 7 to 8 months ($ 613), 8 to 9 months ($ 689) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 573 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 689), 7 to 8 months ($ 612), 8 to 9 months ($ 686) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 743 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 861), 8 to 9 months ($ 755), 9 to 10 months ($ 762), 10 to 11 months ($ 866), 11 to 12 months ($ 873) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 680 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 769), 4 to 5 months ($ 753), 7 to 8 months ($ 710), 9 to 10 months ($ 723) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 594 $) Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 759), 10 to 11 months ($ 634), 11 to 12 months ($ 707) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 645 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 796), 11 to 12 months ($ 689) |
| November | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 711 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 771), 5 to 6 months ($ 792), 7 to 8 months ($ 794), 10 to 11 months ($ 758) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1045 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1129), 2 to 3 months ($ 1170), 3 to 4 months ($ 1078), 5 to 6 months ($ 1147), 8 to 9 months ($ 1126), 9 to 10 months ($ 1156), 10 to 11 months ($ 1146), 11 to 12 months ($ 1178) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Tokyo are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $18 more.
Sydney to Tokyo: 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 | $ 653 $434 to $822 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 580 $442 to $739 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 805 $494 to $1170 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 602 $494 to $754 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 772 $465 to $5191 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 704 $465 to $1151 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 644 $494 to $775 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 908 $542 to $1351 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1044 $636 to $1627 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 645 $492 to $848 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 677 $479 to $2251 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Tokyo. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!