Statistics on Melbourne-Guangzhou (Canton) 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 Guangzhou (Canton) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Guangzhou (Canton) 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 $ 763 (in november) and $ 1118 (in january), which is a saving of $ 162 or a surplus of $ 194 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $685 to $738 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Guangzhou (Canton) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Guangzhou (Canton) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Guangzhou (Canton) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 763, saving $ 162 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 925). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1118).
Flight Melbourne-Guangzhou (Canton): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 851 | $ 1118 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 693 | $ 981 | fair price |
| March | $ 559 | $ 837 | good price |
| April | $ 689 | $ 1032 | fair price |
| May | $ 572 | $ 878 | fair price |
| June | $ 596 | $ 916 | fair price |
| July | $ 699 | $ 1014 | fair price |
| August | $ 571 | $ 765 | good price |
| September | $ 655 | $ 942 | fair price |
| October | $ 580 | $ 790 | good price |
| November | $ 537 | $ 763 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 795 | $ 1048 | 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 Guangzhou (Canton)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Guangzhou (Canton) range from $316 to $1318. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $317 to $369), 1% at the maximum price (from $1265 to $1318). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $685 to $738 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Guangzhou (Canton) flight
There are 8 companies that serve Melbourne from Guangzhou (Canton) airport: China Southern, Airasia X, Scoot, Jetstar, China Eastern, Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, China Southern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (56% of the time) on the Melbourne->Guangzhou (Canton) route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Melbourne-Guangzhou (Canton) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 243 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Guangzhou (Canton) 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 $34. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $49.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Guangzhou (Canton) 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 $45. Conversely, departing from Guangzhou (Canton) on a saturday may cost you an additional $48.
Top prices Melbourne-Guangzhou (Canton)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Guangzhou (Canton) | 04-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 517 | layover flight with Beijing Capital Airlines |
| Melbourne → Guangzhou (Canton) | 07-02 to 14-02-2025 | $ 455 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Guangzhou (Canton) | 17-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 329 | layover flight with Beijing Capital Airlines |
| Melbourne → Guangzhou (Canton) | 12-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 326 | layover flight with Juneyao Airlines |
| Melbourne → Guangzhou (Canton) | 23-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 330 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Guangzhou (Canton) | 02-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 440 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Guangzhou (Canton) | 07-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 536 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Guangzhou (Canton) | 18-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 416 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Guangzhou (Canton) | 02-06 to 12-06-2025 | $ 446 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Guangzhou (Canton) | 15-10 to 29-10-2025 | $ 339 | layover flight with Airasia X |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Guangzhou (Canton) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 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-Guangzhou (Canton) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Guangzhou (Canton), it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 842 $, which is a saving of 83 $ 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 (449 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Guangzhou (Canton) 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 840 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 972), 5 to 6 months ($ 926), 6 to 7 months ($ 1028), 7 to 8 months ($ 1016), 8 to 9 months ($ 958), 9 to 10 months ($ 1050), 10 to 11 months ($ 1057) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 768 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 859), 4 to 5 months ($ 853), 6 to 7 months ($ 829), 7 to 8 months ($ 818), 8 to 9 months ($ 776), 9 to 10 months ($ 837), 10 to 11 months ($ 858), 11 to 12 months ($ 813) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 645 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 754), 5 to 6 months ($ 663), 7 to 8 months ($ 660), 8 to 9 months ($ 677), 9 to 10 months ($ 681), 10 to 11 months ($ 678) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 801 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 939), 4 to 5 months ($ 1025), 6 to 7 months ($ 876), 7 to 8 months ($ 820), 8 to 9 months ($ 823), 9 to 10 months ($ 1005), 10 to 11 months ($ 954) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 664 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 698), 1 to 2 months ($ 716), 4 to 5 months ($ 834), 6 to 7 months ($ 710), 7 to 8 months ($ 740), 9 to 10 months ($ 808), 10 to 11 months ($ 761) |
| June | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 700 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 751), 2 to 3 months ($ 718), 5 to 6 months ($ 909), 6 to 7 months ($ 832), 7 to 8 months ($ 846), 9 to 10 months ($ 916), 10 to 11 months ($ 870) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 815 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 946), 1 to 2 months ($ 900), 2 to 3 months ($ 917), 3 to 4 months ($ 871), 6 to 7 months ($ 887), 8 to 9 months ($ 956) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 660 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 754), 2 to 3 months ($ 675), 3 to 4 months ($ 719), 4 to 5 months ($ 729), 7 to 8 months ($ 731) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 777 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 784), 3 to 4 months ($ 841), 4 to 5 months ($ 858), 5 to 6 months ($ 817) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 691 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 751), 2 to 3 months ($ 702), 3 to 4 months ($ 738), 4 to 5 months ($ 764), 5 to 6 months ($ 760), 6 to 7 months ($ 721) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 612 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 676), 2 to 3 months ($ 626), 4 to 5 months ($ 653), 5 to 6 months ($ 646), 6 to 7 months ($ 735), 8 to 9 months ($ 730) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 883 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 951), 4 to 5 months ($ 903), 5 to 6 months ($ 970), 6 to 7 months ($ 942), 7 to 8 months ($ 1019), 8 to 9 months ($ 976), 9 to 10 months ($ 894) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Guangzhou (Canton) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $21. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Melbourne to Guangzhou (Canton): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 801 $557 to $974 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 949 $579 to $1307 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1018 $517 to $1443 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 612 $278 to $850 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 544 $318 to $666 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 893 $438 to $1309 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 643 $401 to $812 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 644 $446 to $787 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 955 $568 to $1129 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 971 $849 to $1108 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1006 $481 to $1221 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1012 $339 to $1173 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may, june and july are cheaper to travel to Guangzhou (Canton). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!