Statistics on Sydney-Seoul 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 Seoul (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Seoul from Sydney airport is $ 793 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 662 (in may) and $ 1038 (in january), which is a saving of $ 131 or a surplus of $ 245 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $698 to $752 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Seoul before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Seoul plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 74313 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Seoul from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 662, saving $ 131 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 793). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1038).
Flight Sydney-Seoul: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 873 | $ 1038 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 669 | $ 787 | fair price |
| March | $ 595 | $ 699 | good price |
| April | $ 698 | $ 810 | fair price |
| May | $ 553 | $ 662 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 559 | $ 688 | good price |
| July | $ 721 | $ 852 | fair price |
| August | $ 616 | $ 722 | good price |
| September | $ 637 | $ 762 | good price |
| October | $ 661 | $ 767 | fair price |
| November | $ 608 | $ 712 | good price |
| December | $ 853 | $ 1013 | 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 Seoul
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Seoul range from $376 to $1235. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $376 to $430), 1% at the maximum price (from $1181 to $1235). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $698 to $752 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Seoul flight
There are 15 companies that serve Sydney from Seoul airport: Jetstar, Asiana Airlines, Qantas, Korean Air, T'way Airlines, Thai Airasia X, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Airasia X, Philippine Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, China Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Vietjet Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 74313 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Sydney->Seoul route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Sydney-Seoul flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 110 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Seoul flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $16. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $17.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Seoul to Sydney 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 $31. Conversely, departing from Seoul on a saturday may cost you an additional $47.
Top prices Sydney-Seoul
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Seoul | 13-05 to 18-05-2024 | $ 450 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Seoul | 24-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 446 | layover flight with Xiamen Airlines |
| Sydney → Seoul | 15-06 to 27-06-2024 | $ 422 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Sydney → Seoul | 21-06 to 29-06-2024 | $ 462 | layover flight with Thai Airasia X |
| Sydney → Seoul | 08-08 to 15-08-2024 | $ 458 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Seoul | 13-08 to 28-08-2024 | $ 408 | layover flight with Air China |
| Sydney → Seoul | 03-11 to 10-11-2024 | $ 432 | layover flight with Xiamen Airlines |
| Sydney → Seoul | 05-11 to 12-11-2024 | $ 434 | layover flight with Xiamen Airlines |
| Sydney → Seoul | 16-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 469 | layover flight with Xiamen Airlines |
| Sydney → Seoul | 19-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 462 | layover flight with Air China |
When to book your flight Sydney - Seoul 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 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-Seoul 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 Seoul, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 710 $, which is a saving of 83 $ 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 (140 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Seoul 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: 918 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1016), 5 to 6 months ($ 968), 6 to 7 months ($ 988), 7 to 8 months ($ 925), 8 to 9 months ($ 933), 10 to 11 months ($ 955), 11 to 12 months ($ 974) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 668 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 733), 2 to 3 months ($ 698), 3 to 4 months ($ 781), 4 to 5 months ($ 726), 5 to 6 months ($ 686), 8 to 9 months ($ 786) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 594 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 631), 4 to 5 months ($ 665), 5 to 6 months ($ 659), 6 to 7 months ($ 606), 7 to 8 months ($ 606) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 707 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 757), 5 to 6 months ($ 736), 6 to 7 months ($ 750), 7 to 8 months ($ 795), 8 to 9 months ($ 793), 9 to 10 months ($ 802) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 536 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 629), 6 to 7 months ($ 572), 7 to 8 months ($ 588), 8 to 9 months ($ 653) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 556 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 648), 7 to 8 months ($ 580), 8 to 9 months ($ 617) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 754 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 850), 5 to 6 months ($ 846), 6 to 7 months ($ 769), 8 to 9 months ($ 799) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 651 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 698), 3 to 4 months ($ 699), 8 to 9 months ($ 659) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 603 $) Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 702), 10 to 11 months ($ 704) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 694 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 765), 9 to 10 months ($ 724) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 651 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 668), 1 to 2 months ($ 686), 2 to 3 months ($ 653), 4 to 5 months ($ 710), 7 to 8 months ($ 702), 11 to 12 months ($ 689) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 930 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 984), 2 to 3 months ($ 1009), 3 to 4 months ($ 960), 4 to 5 months ($ 953), 5 to 6 months ($ 1013), 6 to 7 months ($ 932), 7 to 8 months ($ 946), 8 to 9 months ($ 975), 10 to 11 months ($ 960) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Seoul are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $5. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $9 more.
Sydney to Seoul: 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 | $ 639 $391 to $1011 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 668 $422 to $888 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 822 $531 to $1140 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 654 $408 to $954 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 788 $450 to $1482 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 710 $450 to $1057 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 611 $432 to $798 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 856 $559 to $1220 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 856 $617 to $1126 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 808 $503 to $1171 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 723 $443 to $945 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, october, november, december and january are cheaper to travel to Seoul. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!