Statistics on Sydney-Manila 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 Manila (from:Sydney)
The average price to go to Manila from Sydney airport is $ 615 (round trip). However,there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus,it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 529 (in may) and $ 891 (in january),which is a saving of $ 87 or a surplus of $ 276 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $450 to $506 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a saturday on a direct flight.
Be careful,the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Manila before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price,go straight to the second part of this page:When to buy your Sydney-Manila plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 65137 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Manila from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course,prices can vary from year to year,but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays,events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may,the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 529,saving $ 87 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 615). Conversely,january will be the most expensive ($ 891).
Flight Sydney-Manila:when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 734 | $ 891 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 483 | $ 581 | good price |
| March | $ 454 | $ 544 | good price |
| April | $ 488 | $ 612 | good price |
| May | $ 424 | $ 529 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 477 | $ 556 | good price |
| July | $ 486 | $ 609 | good price |
| August | $ 463 | $ 549 | good price |
| September | $ 468 | $ 575 | good price |
| October | $ 485 | $ 584 | good price |
| November | $ 484 | $ 547 | good price |
| December | $ 636 | $ 799 | 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 Manila
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Manila range from $281 to $1125. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $282 to $338),1% at the maximum price (from $1069 to $1125). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $450 to $506 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Manila flight
There are 6 companies that serve Sydney from Manila airport:Cebu Pacific,Philippine Airlines,Airasia X,Scoot,Qantas and China Southern.
Data analysis:
Of the 65137 flights analyzed in previous years,Cebu Pacific was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (46% of the time) on the Sydney->Manila route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Sydney-Manila flight,you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 47 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically,Sydney-Manila flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date,you can save an average of $36. On the other hand,departing on a friday may cost you an additional $31.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically,return flights from Manila to Sydney departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday for your return date,you will save an average of $24. Conversely,departing from Manila on a thursday may cost you an additional $39.
Top prices Sydney-Manila
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney →Manila | 01-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 288 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney →Manila | 10-07 to 31-07-2025 | $ 306 | direct flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney →Manila | 11-08 to 24-08-2025 | $ 306 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney →Manila | 13-08 to 24-08-2025 | $ 309 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney →Manila | 20-08 to 27-08-2025 | $ 285 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney →Manila | 21-08 to 27-08-2025 | $ 285 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney →Manila | 12-10 to 27-10-2025 | $ 293 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Sydney →Manila | 13-11 to 27-11-2025 | $ 295 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney →Manila | 17-11 to 26-11-2025 | $ 315 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney →Manila | 04-03 to 11-03-2026 | $ 300 | layover flight with Airasia X |
When to book your flight Sydney - Manila to get the cheapest price?
Statistically,you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 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-Manila flight,it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Manila,it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 521 $,which is a saving of 94 $ 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 (176 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Manila 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:731 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 839),5 to 6 months ($ 873),6 to 7 months ($ 764),8 to 9 months ($ 763),9 to 10 months ($ 781),10 to 11 months ($ 803) |
| February | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:404 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 544),2 to 3 months ($ 470),4 to 5 months ($ 478),5 to 6 months ($ 487),6 to 7 months ($ 533),7 to 8 months ($ 559),8 to 9 months ($ 540) |
| March | Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:416 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 540),2 to 3 months ($ 497),3 to 4 months ($ 427),5 to 6 months ($ 451),6 to 7 months ($ 509),8 to 9 months ($ 541) |
| April | Best time:5 to 6 months before departure (average price:482 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 578),3 to 4 months ($ 533),4 to 5 months ($ 494),6 to 7 months ($ 510),7 to 8 months ($ 550),8 to 9 months ($ 583) |
| May | Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:442 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 506),2 to 3 months ($ 469),3 to 4 months ($ 458),5 to 6 months ($ 492) |
| June | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:467 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 496),2 to 3 months ($ 470),4 to 5 months ($ 467),5 to 6 months ($ 510),6 to 7 months ($ 532) |
| July | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:509 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 550),2 to 3 months ($ 524),4 to 5 months ($ 530),5 to 6 months ($ 537),6 to 7 months ($ 566),7 to 8 months ($ 567) |
| August | Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:446 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 510),2 to 3 months ($ 482),3 to 4 months ($ 479),5 to 6 months ($ 454),6 to 7 months ($ 505),7 to 8 months ($ 538) |
| September | Best time:5 to 6 months before departure (average price:451 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 522),2 to 3 months ($ 508),3 to 4 months ($ 499),4 to 5 months ($ 504),6 to 7 months ($ 485),7 to 8 months ($ 547) |
| October | Best time:7 to 8 months before departure (average price:505 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 570),2 to 3 months ($ 544),3 to 4 months ($ 527),4 to 5 months ($ 512),5 to 6 months ($ 524),6 to 7 months ($ 509),8 to 9 months ($ 573) |
| November | Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:478 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 530),2 to 3 months ($ 504),3 to 4 months ($ 493),5 to 6 months ($ 488),6 to 7 months ($ 532),8 to 9 months ($ 515) |
| December | Best time:9 to 10 months before departure (average price:675 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 798),6 to 7 months ($ 732),7 to 8 months ($ 708),8 to 9 months ($ 687),10 to 11 months ($ 705) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically,saturday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Manila are the cheapest. So,by buying your plane ticket on a saturday,you will save $6. Conversely,by buying it on a friday,you may end up paying $12 more.
Sydney to Manila: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 2025 | $ 504 $357 to $728 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 400 $288 to $539 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 413 $306 to $716 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 442 $285 to $681 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 463 $289 to $747 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 440 $293 to $877 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 424 $295 to $708 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 662 $404 to $1263 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 746 $469 to $1269 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 564 $395 to $774 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 597 $297 to $2092 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2026 | $ 586 $383 to $1142 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price,may,june,july,august,september,october,november,december,january,february and april are cheaper to travel to Manila. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!