Statistics on Melbourne-Australia flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to Australia from Melbourne
The average price to go to Australia from Melbourne is $ 197 (round trip). It varies from $ 123 (Sydney) to $ 341 (Perth) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Melbourne-Australia flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Sydney, Hobart (Tasmania), Perth, Brisbane (Queensland), Cairns and Canberra.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $ 123 | august (the cheapest) | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Melbourne-Sydney |
| Hobart (Tasmania) | $ 131 | may (the cheapest) | 3 to 4 months | Flight price Melbourne-Hobart (Tasmania) |
| Perth | $ 341 | may, june (the cheapest), august | 3 to 4 months | Flight price Melbourne-Perth |
| Brisbane (Queensland) | $ 180 | may (the cheapest) | 3 to 4 months | Flight price Melbourne-Brisbane (Queensland) |
| Cairns | $ 243 | february (the cheapest), march, october (the cheapest) | 9 to 10 months | Flight price Melbourne-Cairns |
| Canberra | $ 163 | may (the cheapest) | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Melbourne-Canberra |
Round-trip airfare price Melbourne-Australia month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 123 to $ 352 | fair price |
| February | $ 126 to $ 356 | fair price |
| March | $ 132 to $ 347 | fair price |
| April | $ 127 to $ 351 | fair price |
| May | $ 118 to $ 315 | fair price |
| June | $ 113 to $ 307 | fair price |
| July | $ 114 to $ 322 | high price |
| August | $ 108 to $ 314 | fair price |
| September | $ 120 to $ 350 | very high price |
| October | $ 123 to $ 327 | fair price |
| November | $ 123 to $ 354 | fair price |
| December | $ 136 to $ 398 | very high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 64754 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Australia from Melbourne 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.
The GOOD price of a flight to Australia from Melbourne
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Sydney in Australia
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Sydney is $ 123. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Sydney flights.
To get the best price...
take a direct flight
leave on a wednesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Sydney in Australia in august to get the best price ($ 108, saving $ 15 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 123). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 136, which is $ 13 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Sydney and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Hobart (Tasmania) in Australia
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Hobart (Tasmania) is $ 131. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Hobart (Tasmania) flights.
To get the best price...
take a direct flight
leave on a wednesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Hobart (Tasmania) in Australia in may to get the best price ($ 118, saving $ 13 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 131). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 144, which is $ 14 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Hobart (Tasmania) and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Perth in Australia
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Perth is $ 341. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Perth flights.
To get the best price...
take a direct flight
leave on a wednesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Perth in Australia in june to get the best price ($ 307, saving $ 34 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 341). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 398, which is $ 58 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Perth and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Brisbane (Queensland) in Australia
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Brisbane (Queensland) is $ 180. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Brisbane (Queensland) flights.
To get the best price...
take a direct flight
leave on a wednesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Brisbane (Queensland) in Australia in may to get the best price ($ 158, saving $ 23 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 180). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 215, which is $ 35 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Brisbane (Queensland) and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Cairns in Australia
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Cairns is $ 243. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Cairns flights.
To get the best price...
take a direct flight
leave on a tuesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Cairns in Australia in october to get the best price ($ 215, saving $ 28 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 243). Avoid the month of september which is statistically the most expensive ($ 288, which is $ 46 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Cairns and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Canberra in Australia
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Canberra is $ 163. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Canberra flights.
To get the best price...
take a direct flight
leave on a thursday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Canberra in Australia in may to get the best price ($ 154, saving $ 10 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 163). Avoid the month of september which is statistically the most expensive ($ 169, which is $ 5.3 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Canberra and other statistics
Top prices Melbourne-Australia
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Sydney | 16-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 67 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Sydney | 19-06 to 25-06-2025 | $ 67 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Sydney | 08-07 to 15-07-2025 | $ 67 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Sydney | 22-07 to 26-07-2025 | $ 66 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Sydney | 05-08 to 12-08-2025 | $ 67 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Sydney | 06-08 to 13-08-2025 | $ 67 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Sydney | 12-08 to 19-08-2025 | $ 67 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Sydney | 02-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 67 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Sydney | 17-09 to 23-09-2025 | $ 67 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Sydney | 15-10 to 22-10-2025 | $ 66 | direct flight with Jetstar |
When to buy plane tickets to go to Australia (from Melbourne)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Sydney
The price of tickets to Sydney fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Sydney, you should buy your ticket on a wednesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Sydney page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Sydney in Australia 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 102 , which is $ 22 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 232 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Sydney flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Hobart (Tasmania)
The price of tickets to Hobart (Tasmania) fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Hobart (Tasmania), you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Hobart (Tasmania) page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Hobart (Tasmania) in Australia 3 to 4 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 118 , which is $ 13 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 93 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Hobart (Tasmania) flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Perth
The price of tickets to Perth fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Perth, you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Perth page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Perth in Australia 3 to 4 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 326 , which is $ 15 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 232 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Perth flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Brisbane (Queensland)
The price of tickets to Brisbane (Queensland) fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Brisbane (Queensland), you should buy your ticket on a thursday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Brisbane (Queensland) page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Brisbane (Queensland) in Australia 3 to 4 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 161 , which is $ 20 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 203 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Brisbane (Queensland) flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Cairns
The price of tickets to Cairns fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Cairns, you should buy your ticket on a tuesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Cairns page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Cairns in Australia 9 to 10 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 215 , which is $ 28 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 106 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Cairns flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Canberra
The price of tickets to Canberra fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Canberra, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Canberra page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Canberra in Australia 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 145 , which is $ 18 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 59 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Canberra flight ticket and other statistics