Singapore Airlines - Economy Prices
Jan 28, 2024, 9:28 am
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 89
Singapore Airlines - Economy Prices
Hi,
I am planning a trip to Australia and New Zealand in 2025 and I'm getting budget prices for the itinerary I would like to do.
At the moment this includes a flight from SIN to SYD, around about the 23rd July.
Looking at prices this year, it is typically SGD 2155 for a one way ticket in economy. But if I travel a week later, it drops to SGD 826.
It is a similar situation in December and January. In the last week of December, prices are about SGD 826.
Then in January they go up to about SGD 2284.
Does anyone know why there is such a difference in July?
Is something happening in Singapore or Sydney at that time of year?
Thanks, Varig_dc10
I am planning a trip to Australia and New Zealand in 2025 and I'm getting budget prices for the itinerary I would like to do.
At the moment this includes a flight from SIN to SYD, around about the 23rd July.
Looking at prices this year, it is typically SGD 2155 for a one way ticket in economy. But if I travel a week later, it drops to SGD 826.
It is a similar situation in December and January. In the last week of December, prices are about SGD 826.
Then in January they go up to about SGD 2284.
Does anyone know why there is such a difference in July?
Is something happening in Singapore or Sydney at that time of year?
Thanks, Varig_dc10
Jan 28, 2024, 12:27 pm
#2
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: SYD, Australia
Programs: VA Silver, QF FF, Priority Club
Posts: 923
Hi,
I am planning a trip to Australia and New Zealand in 2025 and I'm getting budget prices for the itinerary I would like to do.
At the moment this includes a flight from SIN to SYD, around about the 23rd July.
Looking at prices this year, it is typically SGD 2155 for a one way ticket in economy. But if I travel a week later, it drops to SGD 826.
It is a similar situation in December and January. In the last week of December, prices are about SGD 826.
Then in January they go up to about SGD 2284.
Does anyone know why there is such a difference in July?
Is something happening in Singapore or Sydney at that time of year?
Thanks, Varig_dc10
I am planning a trip to Australia and New Zealand in 2025 and I'm getting budget prices for the itinerary I would like to do.
At the moment this includes a flight from SIN to SYD, around about the 23rd July.
Looking at prices this year, it is typically SGD 2155 for a one way ticket in economy. But if I travel a week later, it drops to SGD 826.
It is a similar situation in December and January. In the last week of December, prices are about SGD 826.
Then in January they go up to about SGD 2284.
Does anyone know why there is such a difference in July?
Is something happening in Singapore or Sydney at that time of year?
Thanks, Varig_dc10
High inbound demand to Australia in January also from international students that start academic year in February.
Jan 28, 2024, 4:21 pm
#4
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Singapore
Programs: QF LTG, SQ EGTP, Bonvoy LTG
Posts: 4,847
At those prices I’d consider Scootplus over SQ economy if you are definitely traveling then .
Downsides: only one meal and no in flight entertainment and limited flexibility (if you can’t travel you can’t refund and have to rebook on same route).
Upsides: bigger seat and more legroom.
Downsides: only one meal and no in flight entertainment and limited flexibility (if you can’t travel you can’t refund and have to rebook on same route).
Upsides: bigger seat and more legroom.
Jan 28, 2024, 4:37 pm
#5
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Location: MEL CHC
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At those prices I’d consider Scootplus over SQ economy if you are definitely traveling then .
Downsides: only one meal and no in flight entertainment and limited flexibility (if you can’t travel you can’t refund and have to rebook on same route).
Upsides: bigger seat and more legroom.
Downsides: only one meal and no in flight entertainment and limited flexibility (if you can’t travel you can’t refund and have to rebook on same route).
Upsides: bigger seat and more legroom.
Too many people think Australia = SYD & New Zealand = AKL, Looking at other AU-NZ non stop destinations can offer more
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changi_Airport
Jan 29, 2024, 4:09 am
#6
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 89
Hi,
lokijuh and Mwenenzi, thanks for the replies.
I did consider ScootPlus, but the Scoot flight leaves at 2am,
I'd be quite happy to save on overnight accommodation and travel during the night. But my wife doesn't travel well and wants daytime flights only (where possible).
Singapore Airlines have a flight that leaves about 9am.
Also I have never flown on Singapore Airlines and I would like to try them.
I could look at connecting flights through another Australian airport or even somewhere like Kuala Lumpar.
But I would prefer to do a direct flight. Like I said, my wife doesn't travel so well.
Moving the itinerary back one week, seems to be the obvious solution.
lokijuh and Mwenenzi, thanks for the replies.
I did consider ScootPlus, but the Scoot flight leaves at 2am,
I'd be quite happy to save on overnight accommodation and travel during the night. But my wife doesn't travel well and wants daytime flights only (where possible).
Singapore Airlines have a flight that leaves about 9am.
Also I have never flown on Singapore Airlines and I would like to try them.
I could look at connecting flights through another Australian airport or even somewhere like Kuala Lumpar.
But I would prefer to do a direct flight. Like I said, my wife doesn't travel so well.
Moving the itinerary back one week, seems to be the obvious solution.
Jan 29, 2024, 5:01 am
#7
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: HKG/HND/OOL
Programs: QF Emerald. SQ Gold.
Posts: 3,171
i dont think july 2025 fares are published u.less u checking July24 + dec/jan 25
jan as other said is always full. but i assume if you book now there are sale fares. make sure u buy refundable fare the whole world can be upside down in a years time.
if you frequently visit australia, i found ex AU econ prx is 50pct of what i get for ex HKG so make sure u check ex AU as well
jan as other said is always full. but i assume if you book now there are sale fares. make sure u buy refundable fare the whole world can be upside down in a years time.
if you frequently visit australia, i found ex AU econ prx is 50pct of what i get for ex HKG so make sure u check ex AU as well
Jan 29, 2024, 5:08 am
#8
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 89
i dont think july 2025 fares are published u.less u checking July24 + dec/jan 25
jan as other said is always full. but i assume if you book now there are sale fares. make sure u buy refundable fare the whole world can be upside down in a years time.
if you frequently visit australia, i found ex AU econ prx is 50pct of what i get for ex HKG so make sure u check ex AU as well
jan as other said is always full. but i assume if you book now there are sale fares. make sure u buy refundable fare the whole world can be upside down in a years time.
if you frequently visit australia, i found ex AU econ prx is 50pct of what i get for ex HKG so make sure u check ex AU as well
I'm just pulling together a budget at the moment. But it was noticeable how expensive the flight was on certain dates compared to others.
Jan 29, 2024, 5:42 am
#9
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Singapore
Programs: QF LTG, SQ EGTP, Bonvoy LTG
Posts: 4,847
I did consider ScootPlus, but the Scoot flight leaves at 2am,
I'd be quite happy to save on overnight accommodation and travel during the night. But my wife doesn't travel well and wants daytime flights only (where possible).
Singapore Airlines have a flight that leaves about 9am.
I'd be quite happy to save on overnight accommodation and travel during the night. But my wife doesn't travel well and wants daytime flights only (where possible).
Singapore Airlines have a flight that leaves about 9am.
Also consider entering through Melbourne as well ( I am Singapore based, but from Melbourne so totally biased haha) , 3 and soon to be 4 airlines offer daytime flights to Melbourne (Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Emirates and Turkish - as of March).