Statistics on Sydney-Barcelona 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 Barcelona (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Barcelona from Sydney airport is $ 1524 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1274 (in march) and $ 2013 (in december), which is a saving of $ 251 or a surplus of $ 489 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1240 to $1294 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Barcelona before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Barcelona plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60634 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Barcelona from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1274, saving $ 251 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1524). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2013).
Flight Sydney-Barcelona: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1490 | $ 1850 | high price |
| February | $ 1147 | $ 1338 | good price |
| March | $ 1089 | $ 1274 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1270 | $ 1579 | fair price |
| May | $ 1120 | $ 1288 | good price |
| June | $ 1226 | $ 1437 | good price |
| July | $ 1461 | $ 1706 | fair price |
| August | $ 1269 | $ 1434 | good price |
| September | $ 1276 | $ 1581 | fair price |
| October | $ 1218 | $ 1461 | good price |
| November | $ 1125 | $ 1329 | good price |
| December | $ 1589 | $ 2013 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 Barcelona
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Barcelona range from $916 to $2048. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $917 to $970), 1% at the maximum price (from $1994 to $2048). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1240 to $1294 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Barcelona flight
There are 22 companies that serve Sydney from Barcelona airport: Scoot, Asiana Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air China, Japan Airlines, Jetstar, China Eastern, Qantas, Virgin Atlantic, China Southern, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, Airasia X, British Airways, Virgin Australia, Malaysia Airlines, Finnair, Air France and Turkish Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60634 flights analyzed in previous years, Scoot was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (10% of the time) on the Sydney->Barcelona route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Barcelona 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 $60. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $67.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Barcelona 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 $42. Conversely, departing from Barcelona on a friday may cost you an additional $69.
Top prices Sydney-Barcelona
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Barcelona | 20-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 945 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Barcelona | 21-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 959 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Barcelona | 22-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 921 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Barcelona | 24-05 to 30-05-2024 | $ 921 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Barcelona | 25-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 925 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Barcelona | 02-06 to 16-06-2024 | $ 926 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Sydney → Barcelona | 04-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 862 | layover flight with Air China |
| Sydney → Barcelona | 09-06 to 23-06-2024 | $ 962 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Sydney → Barcelona | 07-11 to 14-11-2024 | $ 667 | layover flight with Air China |
| Sydney → Barcelona | 14-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 687 | layover flight with Air China |
When to book your flight Sydney - Barcelona to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 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-Barcelona 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 Barcelona, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1407 $, which is a saving of 117 $ 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 (208 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Barcelona 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: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1529 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1830), 4 to 5 months ($ 1719), 5 to 6 months ($ 1745), 6 to 7 months ($ 1767), 7 to 8 months ($ 1799), 8 to 9 months ($ 1836), 9 to 10 months ($ 1647), 11 to 12 months ($ 1768) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1182 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1304), 3 to 4 months ($ 1273), 5 to 6 months ($ 1218), 7 to 8 months ($ 1229), 8 to 9 months ($ 1337), 9 to 10 months ($ 1239) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1229 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1233), 3 to 4 months ($ 1242), 5 to 6 months ($ 1254), 6 to 7 months ($ 1240), 9 to 10 months ($ 1271) |
| April | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1449 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1534), 4 to 5 months ($ 1525), 5 to 6 months ($ 1503), 6 to 7 months ($ 1548), 7 to 8 months ($ 1558), 8 to 9 months ($ 1507), 10 to 11 months ($ 1517) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1225 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1239), 5 to 6 months ($ 1271), 7 to 8 months ($ 1233), 8 to 9 months ($ 1272) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1340 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1415), 4 to 5 months ($ 1422), 5 to 6 months ($ 1405), 6 to 7 months ($ 1423), 7 to 8 months ($ 1370), 8 to 9 months ($ 1355), 9 to 10 months ($ 1436), 10 to 11 months ($ 1431) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1555 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1692), 6 to 7 months ($ 1594), 7 to 8 months ($ 1655), 8 to 9 months ($ 1556), 10 to 11 months ($ 1587), 11 to 12 months ($ 1681) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1310 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1398), 5 to 6 months ($ 1378), 6 to 7 months ($ 1351), 8 to 9 months ($ 1377), 9 to 10 months ($ 1409), 10 to 11 months ($ 1405) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1382 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1502), 5 to 6 months ($ 1470), 6 to 7 months ($ 1439), 8 to 9 months ($ 1397), 9 to 10 months ($ 1427), 10 to 11 months ($ 1399), 11 to 12 months ($ 1533) |
| October | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1294 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1394), 3 to 4 months ($ 1453), 5 to 6 months ($ 1378), 6 to 7 months ($ 1323), 7 to 8 months ($ 1314), 9 to 10 months ($ 1315), 10 to 11 months ($ 1308) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1217 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1312), 2 to 3 months ($ 1274), 3 to 4 months ($ 1238), 4 to 5 months ($ 1292), 5 to 6 months ($ 1245), 6 to 7 months ($ 1242), 8 to 9 months ($ 1230) |
| December | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1555 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1952), 4 to 5 months ($ 1674), 5 to 6 months ($ 1842), 6 to 7 months ($ 1889), 7 to 8 months ($ 1845), 8 to 9 months ($ 1608), 9 to 10 months ($ 1716), 10 to 11 months ($ 1669) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Barcelona are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $20 more.
Sydney to Barcelona: 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 | $ 1023 $903 to $1137 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1107 $862 to $1401 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1572 $1022 to $3527 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1403 $835 to $4044 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1300 $922 to $3769 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1184 $665 to $1381 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 2247 $667 to $5519 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2098 $1354 to $5261 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1606 $1241 to $2198 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1227 $1127 to $1289 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1839 $968 to $2710 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1639 $1185 to $5060 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, january and february are cheaper to travel to Barcelona. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!