Statistics on Calgary-Melbourne 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 Melbourne (from: Calgary)
The average price to go to Melbourne from Calgary airport is $ 1614 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1448 (in april) and $ 2003 (in january), which is a saving of $ 167 or a surplus of $ 389 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1147 to $1199 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Melbourne before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Calgary-Melbourne plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 10428 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Melbourne from Calgary and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1448, saving $ 167 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1614). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2003).
Flight Calgary-Melbourne: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1658 | $ 2003 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1248 | $ 1550 | good price |
| March | $ 1210 | $ 1484 | good price |
| April | $ 1201 | $ 1448 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 1202 | $ 1488 | good price |
| June | $ 1272 | $ 1517 | good price |
| July | $ 1517 | $ 1831 | fair price |
| August | $ 1202 | $ 1466 | good price |
| September | $ 1210 | $ 1508 | good price |
| October | $ 1245 | $ 1626 | fair price |
| November | $ 1204 | $ 1458 | good price |
| December | $ 1589 | $ 1989 | 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 Calgary to Melbourne
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Calgary to Melbourne range from $885 to $2345. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $886 to $938), 1% at the maximum price (from $2293 to $2345). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1355 to $1407 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Melbourne flight
There are 8 companies that serve Calgary from Melbourne airport: WestJet, United, Qantas, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Kish Airline and flair airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 10428 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (43% of the time) on the Calgary->Melbourne route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Calgary-Melbourne 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 $117. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $105.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Melbourne to Calgary departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $54. Conversely, departing from Melbourne on a thursday may cost you an additional $89.
Top prices Calgary-Melbourne
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary → Melbourne | 16-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 988 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Melbourne | 18-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 1024 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Calgary → Melbourne | 01-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 1010 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Calgary → Melbourne | 02-03 to 13-03-2025 | $ 1033 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Calgary → Melbourne | 03-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 958 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Calgary → Melbourne | 04-03 to 12-03-2025 | $ 742 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Melbourne | 05-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 999 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Melbourne | 17-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 1027 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Calgary → Melbourne | 21-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 1014 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Calgary → Melbourne | 01-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 1033 | layover flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Calgary - Melbourne to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 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 Calgary-Melbourne 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 Calgary to Melbourne, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1479 $, which is a saving of 135 $ 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 (425 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Calgary to Melbourne 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1803 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1880), 5 to 6 months ($ 1875) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1336 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1499), 5 to 6 months ($ 1390), 6 to 7 months ($ 1492), 7 to 8 months ($ 1354) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1352 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1434), 2 to 3 months ($ 1367), 3 to 4 months ($ 1472), 4 to 5 months ($ 1383) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1402 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1431) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1359 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1380) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1350 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1465), 3 to 4 months ($ 1400) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1750 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1754) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1360 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1415), 2 to 3 months ($ 1427) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1294 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1464), 3 to 4 months ($ 1295), 4 to 5 months ($ 1391) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1448 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1528), 4 to 5 months ($ 1498), 7 to 8 months ($ 1525) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1301 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1458), 3 to 4 months ($ 1449), 4 to 5 months ($ 1386), 8 to 9 months ($ 1313) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1578 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1971), 3 to 4 months ($ 1922), 4 to 5 months ($ 1881), 5 to 6 months ($ 1714) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Melbourne are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $14. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $12 more.
Calgary to Melbourne: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1915 $999 to $3374 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2140 $1235 to $6082 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1636 $988 to $3290 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1067 $742 to $2377 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1127 $1033 to $1247 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1256 $1240 to $1272 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1344 $1262 to $1426 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1355 $1307 to $1403 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1405 $1405 to $1405 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, march, april, may, june, july and october are cheaper to travel to Melbourne. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!