Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to the Maldives (Male) (from: Sydney)

The average price to go to the Maldives (Male) from Sydney airport is $ 868 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 741 (in august) and $ 1179 (in december), which is a saving of $ 127 or a surplus of $ 312 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $591 to $645 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a thursday 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 the Maldives (Male) 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-Maldives (Male) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60920 airfare prices from previous years for flights to the Maldives (Male) 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 august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 741, saving $ 127 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 868). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1179).

Flight Sydney-Maldives (Male): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 934 $ 1127 high price
February$ 753 $ 879 fair price
March$ 651 $ 741 good price
April$ 799 $ 915 fair price
May$ 646 $ 750 good price
June$ 685 $ 806 good price
July$ 762 $ 921 fair price
August$ 647 $ 741 very good price
September$ 661 $ 781 good price
October$ 655 $ 785 good price
November$ 642 $ 773 good price
December$ 966 $ 1179 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 Sydney to the Maldives (Male)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Sydney to Maldives (Male) range from $484 to $1451. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $484 to $538), 1% at the maximum price (from $1397 to $1451). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $591 to $645 (14% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Maldives flight

There are 9 companies that serve Sydney from Maldives (Male) airport: Airasia X, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Jetstar, SriLankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airasia X, China Eastern and Malindo Air.

Data analysis:

Of the 60920 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (47% of the time) on the Sydney->Maldives route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Sydney-Maldives (Male) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $29. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $24.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Maldives (Male) to Sydney departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $16. Conversely, departing from Maldives (Male) on a friday may cost you an additional $28.


Top prices Sydney-Maldives (Male)

Round tripDatesPrice
Sydney → Male17-07 to 31-07-2024$ 523 
Sydney → Male01-08 to 09-08-2024$ 509 
Sydney → Male13-08 to 23-08-2024$ 489 
Sydney → Male15-08 to 27-08-2024$ 503 
Sydney → Male17-08 to 28-08-2024$ 480 
Sydney → Male18-08 to 28-08-2024$ 523 
Sydney → Male10-10 to 24-10-2024$ 498 
Sydney → Male15-10 to 31-10-2024$ 492 
Sydney → Male22-10 to 29-10-2024$ 474 
Sydney → Male24-10 to 30-10-2024$ 512 


When to book your flight Sydney - Maldives (Male) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 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-Maldives 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 the Maldives (Male), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 777 $, which is a saving of 91 $ 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 (168 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Sydney to the Maldives (Male) 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 963 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1013), 4 to 5 months ($ 974), 6 to 7 months ($ 1022), 7 to 8 months ($ 975), 8 to 9 months ($ 1037), 9 to 10 months ($ 1021)

February

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 799 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 810), 2 to 3 months ($ 812), 3 to 4 months ($ 808), 4 to 5 months ($ 853), 10 to 11 months ($ 845)

March

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 672 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 698), 3 to 4 months ($ 704), 4 to 5 months ($ 718), 6 to 7 months ($ 723)

April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 870 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 879), 1 to 2 months ($ 905), 2 to 3 months ($ 892), 8 to 9 months ($ 915), 9 to 10 months ($ 898), 10 to 11 months ($ 873)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 690 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 743), 2 to 3 months ($ 695), 3 to 4 months ($ 709), 4 to 5 months ($ 694)

June

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 714 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 727), 2 to 3 months ($ 778), 4 to 5 months ($ 763), 5 to 6 months ($ 785)

July

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 828 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 917), 3 to 4 months ($ 835), 4 to 5 months ($ 863), 6 to 7 months ($ 904), 7 to 8 months ($ 904), 9 to 10 months ($ 916)

August

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 646 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 713), 2 to 3 months ($ 699), 4 to 5 months ($ 653), 5 to 6 months ($ 688), 6 to 7 months ($ 726), 7 to 8 months ($ 715)

September

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 694 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 745), 3 to 4 months ($ 748), 4 to 5 months ($ 719), 6 to 7 months ($ 695)

October

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 666 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 741), 2 to 3 months ($ 761), 3 to 4 months ($ 762), 4 to 5 months ($ 752), 5 to 6 months ($ 676), 7 to 8 months ($ 741)

November

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 655 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 696), 2 to 3 months ($ 690), 3 to 4 months ($ 744), 4 to 5 months ($ 773), 5 to 6 months ($ 727), 6 to 7 months ($ 670), 8 to 9 months ($ 690)

December

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 973 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1165), 3 to 4 months ($ 981), 4 to 5 months ($ 1107), 5 to 6 months ($ 1163), 6 to 7 months ($ 1132), 7 to 8 months ($ 1046), 8 to 9 months ($ 1065), 9 to 10 months ($ 1107)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Maldives are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $13 more.



Sydney to the Maldives (Male): 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
May 2024$ 731
$565 to $1014
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June 2024$ 645
$539 to $886
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July 2024$ 665
$523 to $802
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August 2024$ 555
$474 to $656
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September 2024$ 639
$518 to $805
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October 2024$ 597
$471 to $766
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November 2024$ 616
$518 to $1895
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December 2024$ 810
$519 to $1235
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January 2025$ 875
$668 to $1248
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February 2025$ 769
$620 to $941
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March 2025$ 685
$486 to $1049
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April 2025$ 1395
$788 to $8349
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to the Maldives (Male). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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