Statistics on Melbourne-Halifax 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 Halifax (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Halifax from Melbourne airport is $ 2051 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1695 (in october) and $ 2797 (in july), which is a saving of $ 357 or a surplus of $ 746 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1634 to $1686 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Halifax before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Halifax plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1677 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Halifax from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1695, saving $ 357 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 2051). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2797).
Flight Melbourne-Halifax: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 2115 | $ 2466 | fair price |
| February | $ 1511 | $ 1844 | good price |
| March | $ 1624 | $ 1952 | good price |
| April | $ 1822 | $ 1988 | good price |
| May | $ 1514 | $ 1823 | good price |
| June | $ 1555 | $ 1880 | good price |
| July | $ 2259 | $ 2797 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1589 | $ 1902 | good price |
| September | $ 1552 | $ 1963 | good price |
| October | $ 1479 | $ 1695 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 1515 | $ 1825 | good price |
| December | $ 2054 | $ 2465 | 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 Halifax
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Halifax range from $1106 to $2477. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1107 to $1159), 2% at the maximum price (from $2424 to $2477). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1792 to $1844 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Halifax flight
There are 8 companies that serve Melbourne from Halifax airport: Jetstar, Qantas, Air Canada, United, Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia.
Data analysis:
Of the 1677 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the Melbourne->Halifax route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Halifax flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $209. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $614.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Halifax to Melbourne 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 $201. Conversely, departing from Halifax on a friday may cost you an additional $523.
Top prices Melbourne-Halifax
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Halifax | 01-02 to 10-02-2025 | $ 1138 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Halifax | 10-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 1632 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Halifax | 04-04 to 13-04-2025 | $ 1574 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Halifax | 05-04 to 16-04-2025 | $ 1659 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Halifax | 17-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 1497 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Halifax | 07-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 1713 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Halifax | 10-06 to 25-06-2025 | $ 1800 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Halifax | 11-06 to 25-06-2025 | $ 1743 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Halifax | 12-06 to 26-06-2025 | $ 1886 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Melbourne → Halifax | 24-06 to 28-06-2025 | $ 1752 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Halifax to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 4 to 5 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-Halifax flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Halifax, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1832 $, which is a saving of 219 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance, you will pay the full price (154 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Halifax 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 | - |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1744 $) |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1612 $) |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Halifax are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $46. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $109 more.
Melbourne to Halifax: 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 | $ 2457 $2443 to $2469 | fair price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2457 $2457 to $2457 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1385 $1138 to $1632 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1731 $1497 to $1966 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1713 $1713 to $1713 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1796 $1743 to $1886 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 2302 $1893 to $2571 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1891 $1891 to $1891 | fair price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, april, may, june and july are cheaper to travel to Halifax. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!