Statistics on Melbourne-Yaounde 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 Yaounde (from: Melbourne)

The average price to go to Yaounde from Melbourne airport is $ 956 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 679 (in may) and $ 1692 (in january), which is a saving of $ 278 or a surplus of $ 736 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $436 to $490 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Yaounde 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-Yaounde plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 8178 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Yaounde 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 679, saving $ 278 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 956). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1692).

Flight Melbourne-Yaounde: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1169 $ 1692 very high price
February$ 863 $ 1383 high price
March$ 527 $ 798 good price
April$ 739 $ 1053 good price
May$ 466 $ 679 very good price
June$ 512 $ 778 good price
July$ 590 $ 916 good price
August$ 414 $ 695 good price
September$ 465 $ 709 good price
October$ 428 $ 698 good price
November$ 506 $ 862 good price
December$ 736 $ 1209 fair 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 Yaounde

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Melbourne to Yaounde range from $109 to $1797. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $109 to $164), 1% at the maximum price (from $1742 to $1797). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $436 to $490 (11% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Yaounde flight

There are 18 companies that serve Melbourne from Yaounde airport: Jetstar, Thai Airways, Thai Airasia X, Scoot, Virgin Australia, Emirates, Batik Air, Regional Express, Thai Lion Air, Airasia X, Air India, SriLankan Airlines, Qantas, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways.

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Data analysis:

Of the 8178 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Melbourne->Yaounde route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Melbourne-Yaounde flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 374 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Melbourne-Yaounde 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 $63. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $70.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Yaounde to Melbourne departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $87. Conversely, departing from Yaounde on a friday may cost you an additional $82.

Top prices Melbourne-Yaounde

Round tripDatesPrice
Melbourne → Douala12-04 to 27-04-2025$ 2109 
Melbourne → Douala13-04 to 24-04-2025$ 2175 
Melbourne → Douala04-07 to 23-07-2025$ 3247 

When to book your flight Melbourne - Yaounde 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 0 to 1 month 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-Yaounde flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Yaounde, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 667 $, which is a saving of 289 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (369 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Melbourne to Yaounde 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: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1099 $)

Other interesting period(s): 11 to 12 months ($ 1250)
February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1175 $)
March

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 743 $)
April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 987 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1026)
May

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 614 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 623)
June

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 647 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 758)
July

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 831 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 894), 5 to 6 months ($ 891)
August

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 491 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 636), 6 to 7 months ($ 611)
September

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 670 $)

Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 698)
October

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 598 $)

Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 661)
November

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 794 $)

Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 851)
December

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 916 $)

Other interesting period(s): 11 to 12 months ($ 1191)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Yaounde are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $35. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $30 more.

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