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 $ 925 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 657 (in may) and $ 1637 (in january), which is a saving of $ 268 or a surplus of $ 713 (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 $422 to $475 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Yaounde before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Yaounde plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 8168 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Yaounde from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 657, saving $ 268 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 925). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1637).
Flight Melbourne-Yaounde: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1131 | $ 1637 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 835 | $ 1338 | high price |
| March | $ 510 | $ 773 | good price |
| April | $ 715 | $ 1018 | good price |
| May | $ 451 | $ 657 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 496 | $ 753 | good price |
| July | $ 572 | $ 887 | good price |
| August | $ 401 | $ 673 | good price |
| September | $ 450 | $ 686 | good price |
| October | $ 415 | $ 675 | good price |
| November | $ 489 | $ 830 | good price |
| December | $ 713 | $ 1166 | 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
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Yaounde range from $106 to $1739. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $106 to $159), 1% at the maximum price (from $1686 to $1739). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $422 to $475 (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.
Data analysis:
Of the 8168 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?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Melbourne-Yaounde flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 348 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
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 $61. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $69.
Which day of the week to come back?
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 $86. Conversely, departing from Yaounde on a friday may cost you an additional $81.
Top prices Melbourne-Yaounde
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Douala | 23-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 1810 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
| Melbourne → Douala | 05-01 to 12-01-2025 | $ 2242 | layover flight with Airasia X |
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?
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 645 $, which is a saving of 280 $ 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 (356 $ 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: 1064 $) Other interesting period(s): 11 to 12 months ($ 1210) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1137 $) |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 719 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 955 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 980) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 595 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 603) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 626 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 734) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 804 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 866), 5 to 6 months ($ 862) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 476 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 616), 6 to 7 months ($ 592) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 648 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 676) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 579 $) Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 640) |
| November | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 769 $) Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 823) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 887 $) Other interesting period(s): 11 to 12 months ($ 1153) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
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 $33. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $28 more.