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Mumbai to Sydney

From 14h 20m, with a stop4h 30m ahead of IndiaBest weather Mar–Apr and Oct–NovFrom ₹80,548 return, 10 nights
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Mumbai to Sydney at a glance

The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Mumbai to Sydney in the last two weeks is ₹80,548 (return, 10 nights) for Mon 8 Mar, about 18% over the usual price.

Of the months we have prices for, March is the cheapest and December the dearest.

The cheapest fares we see stop on the way, usually in Singapore, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur, and take from 14h 20m.

Sydney has its best weather from March to April and October to November.

Common stops: Singapore, Dubai, Kuala LumpurCheapest airlines lately: IndiGo, Emirates, Qantas, Malaysia Airlines

Month by month: fares, weather and what's on

The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (return, 10 nights), with Sydney's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.

MonthCheapest fare seenWeatherSeasonWhat's on
October 2026Best weather ₹90,596 return, 10 nights · Tue 27 Oct 23° / 13°some rain, 73 mm Shoulder
Dussehra
November 2026Best weather ₹94,861 return, 10 nights · Wed 18 Nov 24° / 16°some rain, 74 mm Shoulder
Diwali
December 2026 ₹1,25,773 return, 10 nights · Thu 10 Dec 26° / 18°some rain, 60 mm Peak
Christmas and New Year
January 2027 ₹98,368 return, 10 nights · Sat 23 Jan 27° / 20°rainy spells, 93 mm Peak
Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend
February 2027 Check live above 26° / 19°rainy spells, 106 mm Shoulder
Summer: 26-27°C and beach season. Christmas and the January school holidays are peak prices.
March 2027Best weather ₹80,548 return, 10 nights · Mon 8 Mar 25° / 18°rainy spells, 146 mm Shoulder
HoliGood Friday weekendEaster
April 2027Best weather Check live above 23° / 15°some rain, 78 mm Shoulder
Indian summer holidays
May 2027 Check live above 20° / 11°some rain, 74 mm Off-season
Indian summer holidays
June 2027 Check live above 17° / 9°some rain, 74 mm Off-season
Indian summer holidays
July 2027 Check live above 17° / 8°some rain, 73 mm Shoulder
Student rush
August 2027 Check live above 18° / 9°some rain, 66 mm Off-season
Student rush
September 2027 Check live above 21° / 11°some rain, 53 mm Shoulder

Dates to plan around

Festivals and holidays in Sydney, and the rushes that push up fares out of Mumbai.

  • 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
  • 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
  • 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
  • 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
  • 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
  • 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
  • 26–29 MarEasterGood Friday to Easter Monday: a long weekend across much of Europe and Australia, with Holy Week crowds in Rome; some shops and sights close on the day.
  • 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
  • 20 Jul – 31 Aug · expectedStudent rushThousands of Indian students fly out for autumn intakes, so fares from India to the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe peak from late July through August.
  • 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.

Good to know

What is the cheapest month to fly from Mumbai to Sydney?

Of the months our scanner has priced, March 2027 is the cheapest: ₹80,548 (return, 10 nights) for Mon 8 Mar. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.

How long is the flight from Mumbai to Sydney?

Among the cheapest fares we see, the quickest takes about 14h 20m with a stop.

Which airlines fly from Mumbai to Sydney?

Recently the cheapest fares were on IndiGo, Emirates, Qantas, Malaysia Airlines and Cathay Pacific.

When is the best time to visit Sydney?

The best weather in Sydney is from March to April and October to November. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is December to January. The quietest months are May to June and August.

How far ahead should I book Mumbai to Sydney flights?

At least five weeks ahead. Recently, on Oceania and Africa routes, fares under 2 weeks before departure ran 15% above what the same flights cost five to seventeen weeks out.

When do fares out of Mumbai go up?

Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.

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