Statistics on Melbourne-Gran Canaria 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 Gran Canaria (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Gran Canaria from Melbourne airport is $ 1579 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1193 (in may) and $ 2146 (in december), which is a saving of $ 386 or a surplus of $ 567 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1476 to $1528 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Gran Canaria before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Gran Canaria plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1545 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Gran Canaria from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1193, saving $ 386 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1579). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2146).
Flight Melbourne-Gran Canaria: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1407 | $ 1673 | fair price |
| February | $ 1366 | $ 1625 | fair price |
| March | $ 962 | $ 1243 | good price |
| April | $ 1040 | $ 1382 | good price |
| May | $ 915 | $ 1193 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1075 | $ 1605 | fair price |
| July | $ 1355 | $ 1675 | fair price |
| August | $ 1301 | $ 1716 | fair price |
| September | $ 1284 | $ 1648 | fair price |
| October | $ 1277 | $ 1581 | fair price |
| November | $ 1145 | $ 1452 | good price |
| December | $ 1742 | $ 2146 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 Melbourne to Gran Canaria
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Gran Canaria range from $158 to $2266. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $159 to $211), 1% at the maximum price (from $2213 to $2266). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1528 to $1581 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Gran Canaria flight
There are 7 companies that serve Melbourne from Gran Canaria airport: Qatar Airways, Scoot, Jetstar, Etihad Airways, Airasia X, Thai Airways and Air China.
Data analysis:
Of the 1545 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% of the time) on the Melbourne->Gran Canaria route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Gran Canaria 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 $48. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $45.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Gran Canaria to Melbourne departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $119. Conversely, departing from Gran Canaria on a friday may cost you an additional $131.
Top prices Melbourne-Gran Canaria
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Tenerife | 21-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 1155 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Tenerife | 01-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 1000 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Gran Canaria | 03-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 2223 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Melbourne → Gran Canaria | 04-01 to 11-01-2025 | $ 2305 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Tenerife | 03-03 to 10-03-2025 | $ 1188 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Melbourne → Gran Canaria | 01-04 to 06-04-2025 | $ 1898 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Melbourne → Gran Canaria | 06-04 to 24-04-2025 | $ 1284 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Gran Canaria | 08-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 1724 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Melbourne → Tenerife | 10-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 1001 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Gran Canaria | 02-10 to 09-10-2025 | $ 1787 | layover flight with Emirates |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Gran Canaria 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-Gran Canaria 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 Gran Canaria, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1446 $, which is a saving of 133 $ 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 (81 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Gran Canaria 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: 1538 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1618) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1048 $) |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| 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->Gran Canaria are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $166. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $108 more.
Melbourne to Gran Canaria: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | $ 2264 $2223 to $2305 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1591 $1284 to $1898 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1724 $1724 to $1724 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1787 $1787 to $1787 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Gran Canaria.