Statistics on Sydney-Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Abu Dhabi from Sydney airport is $ 1552 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1202 (in march) and $ 2068 (in december), which is a saving of $ 351 or a surplus of $ 516 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1185 to $1239 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Abu Dhabi before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Abu Dhabi plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 52564 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Abu Dhabi from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1202, saving $ 351 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1552). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2068).
Flight Sydney-Abu Dhabi: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1616 | $ 2068 | high price |
| February | $ 1045 | $ 1321 | good price |
| March | $ 973 | $ 1202 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1096 | $ 1465 | good price |
| May | $ 1055 | $ 1275 | good price |
| June | $ 1204 | $ 1520 | fair price |
| July | $ 1489 | $ 1893 | high price |
| August | $ 1193 | $ 1485 | fair price |
| September | $ 1205 | $ 1541 | fair price |
| October | $ 1172 | $ 1511 | fair price |
| November | $ 1082 | $ 1269 | good price |
| December | $ 1649 | $ 2068 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 Abu Dhabi
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi range from $647 to $2316. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $647 to $701), 1% at the maximum price (from $2263 to $2316). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1185 to $1239 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Abu Dhabi flight
There are 11 companies that serve Sydney from Abu Dhabi airport: Etihad Airways, Scoot, Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Airasia X, Jetstar, Air India, ANA, Turkish Airlines, Qantas and Virgin Australia.
Data analysis:
Of the 52564 flights analyzed in previous years, Etihad Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (69% of the time) on the Sydney->Abu Dhabi route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Sydney-Abu Dhabi flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 202 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Abu Dhabi 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 $34. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $43.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Abu Dhabi to Sydney departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $43. Conversely, departing from Abu Dhabi on a friday may cost you an additional $87.
Top prices Sydney-Abu Dhabi
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Abu Dhabi | 16-05 to 30-05-2024 | $ 835 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Abu Dhabi | 17-05 to 30-05-2024 | $ 862 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Sydney → Abu Dhabi | 14-06 to 21-06-2024 | $ 879 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Sydney → Abu Dhabi | 04-07 to 13-07-2024 | $ 905 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Abu Dhabi | 14-07 to 18-07-2024 | $ 919 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Abu Dhabi | 07-08 to 15-08-2024 | $ 966 | layover flight with IndiGo |
| Sydney → Abu Dhabi | 25-09 to 29-09-2024 | $ 794 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Abu Dhabi | 01-10 to 09-10-2024 | $ 857 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Abu Dhabi | 02-10 to 09-10-2024 | $ 794 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Abu Dhabi | 04-11 to 10-11-2024 | $ 620 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Sydney - Abu Dhabi to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 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-Abu Dhabi flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1435 $, 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 (142 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Abu Dhabi 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1629 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2047), 1 to 2 months ($ 2033), 4 to 5 months ($ 1989), 5 to 6 months ($ 1729), 6 to 7 months ($ 1721), 8 to 9 months ($ 1821), 9 to 10 months ($ 1850), 10 to 11 months ($ 1789) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1220 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1228), 3 to 4 months ($ 1220), 4 to 5 months ($ 1259), 5 to 6 months ($ 1292), 7 to 8 months ($ 1248) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1136 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1180), 3 to 4 months ($ 1188) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1275 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1461), 4 to 5 months ($ 1282), 5 to 6 months ($ 1367), 8 to 9 months ($ 1447) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1180 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1251), 5 to 6 months ($ 1240), 7 to 8 months ($ 1219) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1369 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1403), 3 to 4 months ($ 1479), 4 to 5 months ($ 1427), 5 to 6 months ($ 1453), 6 to 7 months ($ 1484) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1655 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1888), 3 to 4 months ($ 1699), 4 to 5 months ($ 1762), 6 to 7 months ($ 1686), 7 to 8 months ($ 1712), 8 to 9 months ($ 1722), 9 to 10 months ($ 1753) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1239 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1435), 3 to 4 months ($ 1398), 5 to 6 months ($ 1361), 6 to 7 months ($ 1317), 7 to 8 months ($ 1395), 8 to 9 months ($ 1381) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1279 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1455), 2 to 3 months ($ 1467), 3 to 4 months ($ 1499), 4 to 5 months ($ 1417), 5 to 6 months ($ 1439), 6 to 7 months ($ 1428), 8 to 9 months ($ 1381), 10 to 11 months ($ 1528) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1266 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1365), 3 to 4 months ($ 1280), 4 to 5 months ($ 1306), 5 to 6 months ($ 1292), 7 to 8 months ($ 1506), 10 to 11 months ($ 1284) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1184 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1253), 3 to 4 months ($ 1228), 4 to 5 months ($ 1240), 5 to 6 months ($ 1256), 6 to 7 months ($ 1231), 7 to 8 months ($ 1208), 9 to 10 months ($ 1250), 10 to 11 months ($ 1228) |
| December | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1634 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1948), 5 to 6 months ($ 1879), 6 to 7 months ($ 1778), 7 to 8 months ($ 1947), 8 to 9 months ($ 1948), 9 to 10 months ($ 1638), 11 to 12 months ($ 1709) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Abu Dhabi are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $17 more.
Sydney to Abu Dhabi: 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 | $ 1283 $835 to $1462 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1425 $814 to $2745 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1933 $905 to $5894 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1146 $966 to $1236 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1303 $794 to $1819 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1151 $794 to $1390 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1489 $620 to $2552 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2452 $1812 to $2645 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1459 $1110 to $2176 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1417 $1417 to $1417 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 2988 $1454 to $4521 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, august, september, october and january are cheaper to travel to Abu Dhabi. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!