Statistics on Melbourne-Cambodia (Phnom Penh) 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 Cambodia (Phnom Penh) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Cambodia (Phnom Penh) from Melbourne airport is $ 630 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 520 (in march) and $ 809 (in january), which is a saving of $ 111 or a surplus of $ 180 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $432 to $486 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a friday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cambodia (Phnom Penh) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Cambodia (Phnom Penh) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60252 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cambodia (Phnom Penh) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 520, saving $ 111 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 630). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 809).
Flight Melbourne-Cambodia (Phnom Penh): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 705 | $ 809 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 515 | $ 598 | good price |
| March | $ 458 | $ 520 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 540 | $ 637 | fair price |
| May | $ 476 | $ 579 | good price |
| June | $ 509 | $ 605 | fair price |
| July | $ 570 | $ 729 | fair price |
| August | $ 465 | $ 556 | good price |
| September | $ 511 | $ 652 | fair price |
| October | $ 457 | $ 547 | good price |
| November | $ 456 | $ 528 | good price |
| December | $ 642 | $ 793 | 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 Melbourne to Cambodia (Phnom Penh)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Cambodia (Phnom Penh) range from $324 to $1080. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $324 to $378), 1% at the maximum price (from $1026 to $1080). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $432 to $486 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Cambodia flight
There are 12 companies that serve Melbourne from Cambodia (Phnom Penh) airport: Airasia X, Jetstar, Scoot, Xiamen Airlines, China Southern, Philippine Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Malindo Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 60252 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (52% of the time) on the Melbourne->Cambodia route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Cambodia (Phnom Penh) flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $15. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $18.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cambodia (Phnom Penh) to Melbourne departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday for your return date, you will save an average of $18. Conversely, departing from Cambodia (Phnom Penh) on a thursday may cost you an additional $13.
Top prices Melbourne-Cambodia (Phnom Penh)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Phnom Penh | 12-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 365 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Phnom Penh | 15-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 393 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Phnom Penh | 02-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 364 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Phnom Penh | 09-06 to 22-06-2025 | $ 367 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Phnom Penh | 11-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 364 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Phnom Penh | 14-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 364 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Phnom Penh | 16-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 365 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Phnom Penh | 07-08 to 28-08-2025 | $ 392 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Phnom Penh | 14-08 to 26-08-2025 | $ 363 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Phnom Penh | 13-10 to 25-10-2025 | $ 367 | layover flight with Airasia X |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Cambodia (Phnom Penh) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 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 Melbourne-Cambodia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Cambodia (Phnom Penh), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 536 $, which is a saving of 94 $ 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 (272 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Cambodia (Phnom Penh) 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 739 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 791), 2 to 3 months ($ 759), 3 to 4 months ($ 751), 4 to 5 months ($ 786), 5 to 6 months ($ 772), 6 to 7 months ($ 782), 7 to 8 months ($ 787), 8 to 9 months ($ 793) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 537 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 578), 3 to 4 months ($ 564), 4 to 5 months ($ 584), 5 to 6 months ($ 584) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 482 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 492), 2 to 3 months ($ 497), 4 to 5 months ($ 513) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 570 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 596), 2 to 3 months ($ 588), 3 to 4 months ($ 585), 4 to 5 months ($ 610), 5 to 6 months ($ 602) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 484 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 501), 2 to 3 months ($ 532), 3 to 4 months ($ 547), 8 to 9 months ($ 560) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 505 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 585), 1 to 2 months ($ 509), 3 to 4 months ($ 532), 8 to 9 months ($ 603) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 529 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 664), 2 to 3 months ($ 584), 3 to 4 months ($ 634), 4 to 5 months ($ 684) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 455 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 495), 2 to 3 months ($ 485), 3 to 4 months ($ 532), 4 to 5 months ($ 556), 5 to 6 months ($ 554) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 522 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 555), 2 to 3 months ($ 524), 4 to 5 months ($ 561) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 466 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 513), 2 to 3 months ($ 507), 3 to 4 months ($ 482), 4 to 5 months ($ 500), 5 to 6 months ($ 547) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 465 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 476), 3 to 4 months ($ 476), 4 to 5 months ($ 497), 5 to 6 months ($ 484) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 642 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 712), 3 to 4 months ($ 754), 4 to 5 months ($ 759), 5 to 6 months ($ 740), 6 to 7 months ($ 690), 7 to 8 months ($ 706) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Cambodia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Melbourne to Cambodia (Phnom Penh): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 687 $517 to $1041 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 485 $365 to $793 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 447 $364 to $828 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 621 $476 to $812 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 566 $363 to $777 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 843 $445 to $992 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 710 $367 to $932 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 577 $364 to $740 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 966 $541 to $1500 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1148 $614 to $1706 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 529 $481 to $577 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july and february are cheaper to travel to Cambodia (Phnom Penh). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!