Statistics on Edinburgh-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: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Melbourne from Edinburgh airport is $ 1433 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1184 (in march) and $ 1646 (in december), which is a saving of $ 250 or a surplus of $ 213 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1159 to $1212 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Melbourne before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Melbourne plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Melbourne from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1184, saving $ 250 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1433). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1646).
Flight Edinburgh-Melbourne: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1332 | $ 1527 | fair price |
| February | $ 1194 | $ 1351 | fair price |
| March | $ 1054 | $ 1184 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1193 | $ 1394 | fair price |
| May | $ 1040 | $ 1216 | good price |
| June | $ 1133 | $ 1359 | fair price |
| July | $ 1431 | $ 1646 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1350 | $ 1605 | high price |
| September | $ 1172 | $ 1452 | fair price |
| October | $ 1159 | $ 1485 | fair price |
| November | $ 1078 | $ 1325 | fair price |
| December | $ 1406 | $ 1646 the most expensive | very 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 Edinburgh to Melbourne
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne range from $843 to $1897. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $843 to $896), 1% at the maximum price (from $1844 to $1897). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1159 to $1212 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Melbourne flight
There are 12 companies that serve Edinburgh from Melbourne airport: Lufthansa, EasyJet, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, Malaysia Airlines, KLM, Air France, China Southern and Etihad Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Lufthansa was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Melbourne route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-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 $29. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $53.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $29. Conversely, departing from Melbourne on a friday may cost you an additional $48.
Top prices Edinburgh-Melbourne
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Melbourne | 18-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 903 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Melbourne | 21-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 918 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Melbourne | 01-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 1060 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Melbourne | 02-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 1053 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Melbourne | 03-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 1018 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Melbourne | 05-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 952 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Melbourne | 14-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 955 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Melbourne | 04-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 1069 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Melbourne | 13-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 1071 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Melbourne | 03-06 to 10-06-2025 | $ 1075 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Melbourne to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 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 Edinburgh-Melbourne 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 Edinburgh to Melbourne, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1341 $, which is a saving of 92 $ 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 (214 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh 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: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1235 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1502), 7 to 8 months ($ 1447), 9 to 10 months ($ 1363), 10 to 11 months ($ 1399) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1217 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1337), 5 to 6 months ($ 1331), 7 to 8 months ($ 1282), 8 to 9 months ($ 1255), 9 to 10 months ($ 1231), 10 to 11 months ($ 1256) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1131 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1164), 2 to 3 months ($ 1166), 6 to 7 months ($ 1141), 9 to 10 months ($ 1168) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1214 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1316), 3 to 4 months ($ 1344), 8 to 9 months ($ 1385), 9 to 10 months ($ 1345) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1083 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1215), 1 to 2 months ($ 1127), 3 to 4 months ($ 1090), 9 to 10 months ($ 1204) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1218 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1295), 2 to 3 months ($ 1263), 4 to 5 months ($ 1280), 8 to 9 months ($ 1318), 9 to 10 months ($ 1285) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1540 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1563), 4 to 5 months ($ 1556), 6 to 7 months ($ 1574), 7 to 8 months ($ 1643), 8 to 9 months ($ 1629), 10 to 11 months ($ 1589) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1482 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1600), 2 to 3 months ($ 1488), 3 to 4 months ($ 1528), 5 to 6 months ($ 1502), 6 to 7 months ($ 1490), 7 to 8 months ($ 1521), 8 to 9 months ($ 1552), 9 to 10 months ($ 1597) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1264 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1337), 4 to 5 months ($ 1264), 5 to 6 months ($ 1344), 6 to 7 months ($ 1276), 7 to 8 months ($ 1358), 8 to 9 months ($ 1332), 9 to 10 months ($ 1419), 10 to 11 months ($ 1422) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1233 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1315), 3 to 4 months ($ 1293), 5 to 6 months ($ 1241), 6 to 7 months ($ 1250), 7 to 8 months ($ 1296), 8 to 9 months ($ 1256), 9 to 10 months ($ 1342), 10 to 11 months ($ 1444) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1103 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1245), 3 to 4 months ($ 1165), 4 to 5 months ($ 1223), 6 to 7 months ($ 1151), 7 to 8 months ($ 1149), 9 to 10 months ($ 1315) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1455 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1511), 5 to 6 months ($ 1569), 6 to 7 months ($ 1456), 7 to 8 months ($ 1498), 8 to 9 months ($ 1482) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Melbourne are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $29. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $28 more.
Edinburgh 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1344 $1298 to $1387 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1839 $1105 to $5121 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2018 $1225 to $6600 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1302 $903 to $1766 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1321 $884 to $5967 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1655 $1044 to $6634 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1153 $988 to $1303 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1655 $1075 to $6152 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1567 $1194 to $2131 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1645 $1521 to $1763 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1817 $1224 to $6322 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1815 $1178 to $6565 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, may and july are cheaper to travel to Melbourne. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!