Statistics on Sydney-Dubai 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 Dubai (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Dubai from Sydney airport is $ 1492 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1253 (in march) and $ 1855 (in december), which is a saving of $ 240 or a surplus of $ 363 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1241 to $1295 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dubai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Dubai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 66546 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dubai from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1253, saving $ 240 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1492). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1855).
Flight Sydney-Dubai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1454 | $ 1781 | high price |
| February | $ 1150 | $ 1338 | good price |
| March | $ 1123 | $ 1253 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1196 | $ 1485 | fair price |
| May | $ 1135 | $ 1262 | good price |
| June | $ 1185 | $ 1437 | fair price |
| July | $ 1487 | $ 1849 | high price |
| August | $ 1183 | $ 1441 | fair price |
| September | $ 1238 | $ 1527 | fair price |
| October | $ 1224 | $ 1410 | fair price |
| November | $ 1169 | $ 1263 | good price |
| December | $ 1633 | $ 1855 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 Dubai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Dubai range from $702 to $2158. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $702 to $756), 1% at the maximum price (from $2104 to $2158). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1241 to $1295 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Dubai flight
There are 10 companies that serve Sydney from Dubai airport: Emirates, Qantas, Philippine Airlines, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Cebu Pacific, China Eastern, China Southern, Jetstar and Airasia X.
Data analysis:
Of the 66546 flights analyzed in previous years, Emirates was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (57% of the time) on the Sydney->Dubai route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Sydney-Dubai flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 318 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Dubai 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 $20. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $40.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dubai 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 $35. Conversely, departing from Dubai on a friday may cost you an additional $54.
Top prices Sydney-Dubai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Dubai | 18-05 to 22-05-2024 | $ 639 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Dubai | 20-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 1190 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Sydney → Dubai | 01-07 to 14-07-2024 | $ 901 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Dubai | 05-08 to 15-08-2024 | $ 698 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Dubai | 20-08 to 26-08-2024 | $ 1188 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Sydney → Dubai | 03-11 to 10-11-2024 | $ 1187 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Sydney → Dubai | 18-11 to 24-11-2024 | $ 1195 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Sydney → Dubai | 05-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 1127 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Dubai | 08-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 1095 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Sydney → Dubai | 21-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 1191 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
When to book your flight Sydney - Dubai 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-Dubai 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 Dubai, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1394 $, which is a saving of 98 $ 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 (268 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Dubai 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: 1486 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1616), 2 to 3 months ($ 1718), 8 to 9 months ($ 1634), 10 to 11 months ($ 1653), 11 to 12 months ($ 1654) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1091 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1254), 3 to 4 months ($ 1266), 4 to 5 months ($ 1295), 5 to 6 months ($ 1246), 6 to 7 months ($ 1227), 7 to 8 months ($ 1263), 8 to 9 months ($ 1247), 9 to 10 months ($ 1232), 10 to 11 months ($ 1243) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1089 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1149), 4 to 5 months ($ 1221), 5 to 6 months ($ 1208), 6 to 7 months ($ 1249), 7 to 8 months ($ 1228), 9 to 10 months ($ 1231), 10 to 11 months ($ 1252) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1267 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1348), 5 to 6 months ($ 1407), 6 to 7 months ($ 1409), 7 to 8 months ($ 1382), 8 to 9 months ($ 1383), 9 to 10 months ($ 1368), 10 to 11 months ($ 1391), 11 to 12 months ($ 1331) |
| May | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1164 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1254), 4 to 5 months ($ 1216), 5 to 6 months ($ 1188), 6 to 7 months ($ 1200), 7 to 8 months ($ 1217), 10 to 11 months ($ 1215) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1279 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1398), 7 to 8 months ($ 1300), 8 to 9 months ($ 1337), 9 to 10 months ($ 1437), 10 to 11 months ($ 1336), 11 to 12 months ($ 1332) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1595 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1752), 7 to 8 months ($ 1615), 8 to 9 months ($ 1702), 10 to 11 months ($ 1774), 11 to 12 months ($ 1724) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1268 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1403), 5 to 6 months ($ 1363), 6 to 7 months ($ 1333), 7 to 8 months ($ 1310), 9 to 10 months ($ 1281) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1329 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1417), 6 to 7 months ($ 1341), 7 to 8 months ($ 1365), 8 to 9 months ($ 1378), 10 to 11 months ($ 1329), 11 to 12 months ($ 1493) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1293 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1302), 7 to 8 months ($ 1299), 8 to 9 months ($ 1381), 9 to 10 months ($ 1388), 11 to 12 months ($ 1360) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1209 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1242), 1 to 2 months ($ 1258), 2 to 3 months ($ 1216), 3 to 4 months ($ 1236), 4 to 5 months ($ 1232), 6 to 7 months ($ 1216), 7 to 8 months ($ 1249), 8 to 9 months ($ 1235) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1680 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1783), 7 to 8 months ($ 1753), 9 to 10 months ($ 1696), 10 to 11 months ($ 1792) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Dubai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $22 more.
Sydney to Dubai: 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 | $ 1484 $593 to $7866 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1466 $1307 to $1816 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1903 $901 to $2763 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1250 $695 to $1419 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1487 $1195 to $4507 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1372 $1208 to $1797 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1285 $1187 to $1353 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2004 $1082 to $2297 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1669 $1095 to $2369 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1286 $1194 to $1342 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1306 $896 to $1488 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1362 $894 to $1555 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, august, september, october, january, february and april are cheaper to travel to Dubai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!