Statistics on Sydney-Cancun 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 Cancun (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Cancun from Sydney airport is $ 1749 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1495 (in february) and $ 2240 (in december), which is a saving of $ 255 or a surplus of $ 492 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1509 to $1562 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cancun before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Cancun plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cancun from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1495, saving $ 255 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1749). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2240).
Flight Sydney-Cancun: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1736 | $ 2132 | high price |
| February | $ 1315 | $ 1495 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1377 | $ 1565 | good price |
| April | $ 1595 | $ 1849 | fair price |
| May | $ 1411 | $ 1585 | good price |
| June | $ 1514 | $ 1698 | fair price |
| July | $ 1677 | $ 1942 | fair price |
| August | $ 1395 | $ 1586 | good price |
| September | $ 1370 | $ 1612 | good price |
| October | $ 1369 | $ 1674 | good price |
| November | $ 1406 | $ 1600 | good price |
| December | $ 1828 | $ 2240 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 Sydney to Cancun
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Cancun range from $1024 to $2316. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1024 to $1078), 1% at the maximum price (from $2263 to $2316). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1616 to $1670 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Cancun flight
There are 12 companies that serve Sydney from Cancun airport: United, Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Qantas, Delta, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, Philippine Airlines and Airasia X.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% of the time) on the Sydney->Cancun route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Cancun flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $38. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $65.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cancun to Sydney 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 $49. Conversely, departing from Cancun on a friday may cost you an additional $55.
Top prices Sydney-Cancun
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Cancun | 13-05 to 20-05-2024 | $ 1129 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Sydney → Cancun | 16-08 to 30-08-2024 | $ 1147 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Cancun | 19-08 to 24-08-2024 | $ 1121 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Cancun | 05-09 to 20-09-2024 | $ 1121 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Cancun | 06-09 to 21-09-2024 | $ 1155 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Sydney → Cancun | 05-11 to 16-11-2024 | $ 1065 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Sydney → Cancun | 12-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 1064 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Sydney → Cancun | 21-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 1020 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Sydney → Cancun | 05-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 1052 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Sydney → Cancun | 01-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 1113 | layover flight with Qantas |
When to book your flight Sydney - Cancun to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 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-Cancun 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 Cancun, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1643 $, which is a saving of 106 $ 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 (811 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Cancun 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: 1902 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2077), 1 to 2 months ($ 2114), 4 to 5 months ($ 2107), 5 to 6 months ($ 2049), 6 to 7 months ($ 2020), 7 to 8 months ($ 1995), 8 to 9 months ($ 2036) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1331 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1419), 2 to 3 months ($ 1489), 3 to 4 months ($ 1428), 4 to 5 months ($ 1454), 6 to 7 months ($ 1371), 7 to 8 months ($ 1407) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1430 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1565), 2 to 3 months ($ 1506), 3 to 4 months ($ 1553), 5 to 6 months ($ 1490), 6 to 7 months ($ 1432), 8 to 9 months ($ 1459), 9 to 10 months ($ 1498) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1741 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1822), 3 to 4 months ($ 1755), 4 to 5 months ($ 1826), 7 to 8 months ($ 1833), 9 to 10 months ($ 1751), 10 to 11 months ($ 1824) |
| May | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1461 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1479), 3 to 4 months ($ 1581), 4 to 5 months ($ 1535), 5 to 6 months ($ 1570), 8 to 9 months ($ 1538) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1596 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1598), 3 to 4 months ($ 1608), 4 to 5 months ($ 1666), 5 to 6 months ($ 1605), 6 to 7 months ($ 1655), 9 to 10 months ($ 1671) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1707 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1914), 4 to 5 months ($ 1892), 6 to 7 months ($ 1739), 7 to 8 months ($ 1828), 8 to 9 months ($ 1850), 9 to 10 months ($ 1813) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1457 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1542), 3 to 4 months ($ 1527), 4 to 5 months ($ 1504), 5 to 6 months ($ 1533), 6 to 7 months ($ 1521), 7 to 8 months ($ 1563), 8 to 9 months ($ 1556), 9 to 10 months ($ 1573) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1451 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1534), 3 to 4 months ($ 1487), 4 to 5 months ($ 1543), 6 to 7 months ($ 1542), 7 to 8 months ($ 1520), 8 to 9 months ($ 1566), 9 to 10 months ($ 1572) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1442 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1474), 3 to 4 months ($ 1444), 5 to 6 months ($ 1569), 6 to 7 months ($ 1605), 7 to 8 months ($ 1613), 8 to 9 months ($ 1519), 9 to 10 months ($ 1504) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1405 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1540), 4 to 5 months ($ 1505), 5 to 6 months ($ 1546), 6 to 7 months ($ 1519), 7 to 8 months ($ 1535), 8 to 9 months ($ 1556), 9 to 10 months ($ 1515) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1858 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2054), 4 to 5 months ($ 2100), 5 to 6 months ($ 2119), 6 to 7 months ($ 1929), 7 to 8 months ($ 2012), 8 to 9 months ($ 2048) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Cancun are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $25. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $46 more.
Sydney to Cancun: 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 | $ 1472 $1228 to $1953 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1395 $1251 to $1527 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1700 $1372 to $4222 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1389 $1010 to $3648 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1498 $1063 to $3361 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1735 $1283 to $3347 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1393 $1064 to $2316 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2058 $1456 to $3946 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2063 $1020 to $4016 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1561 $1015 to $2995 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1639 $1113 to $1791 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 2838 $2040 to $3635 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, november, december and january are cheaper to travel to Cancun. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!