Statistics on Melbourne-Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong (from: Melbourne)

The average price to go to Hong Kong from Melbourne airport is $ 802 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 696 (in may) and $ 1063 (in january), which is a saving of $ 107 or a surplus of $ 261 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $756 to $810 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a thursday 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 Hong Kong 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-Hong Kong plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 64902 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Hong Kong 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 ($ 696, saving $ 107 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 802). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1063).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 874 $ 1063 very high price
February$ 662 $ 782 good price
March$ 670 $ 723 good price
April$ 714 $ 820 fair price
May$ 609 $ 696 very good price
June$ 674 $ 726 good price
July$ 715 $ 835 fair price
August$ 662 $ 747 good price
September$ 675 $ 785 good price
October$ 675 $ 739 good price
November$ 670 $ 731 good price
December$ 828 $ 972 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 Hong Kong

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Melbourne to Hong Kong range from $324 to $1188. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $324 to $378), 1% at the maximum price (from $1134 to $1188). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $756 to $810 (24% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Hong Kong flight

There are 6 companies that serve Melbourne from Hong Kong airport: Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Airasia X, Scoot, Xiamen Airlines and Philippine Airlines.

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Data analysis:

Of the 64902 flights analyzed in previous years, Qantas was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (36% of the time) on the Melbourne->Hong Kong route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Melbourne-Hong Kong flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 159 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Melbourne-Hong Kong flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $13. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $13.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Hong Kong to Melbourne departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $14. Conversely, departing from Hong Kong on a saturday may cost you an additional $15.

Top prices Melbourne-Hong Kong

Round tripDatesPrice
Melbourne → Hong Kong06-05 to 15-05-2025$ 370 
Melbourne → Hong Kong07-05 to 15-05-2025$ 356 
Melbourne → Hong Kong11-05 to 15-05-2025$ 344 
Melbourne → Hong Kong22-05 to 26-05-2025$ 353 
Melbourne → Hong Kong01-06 to 17-06-2025$ 345 
Melbourne → Hong Kong02-06 to 18-06-2025$ 346 
Melbourne → Hong Kong03-08 to 17-08-2025$ 371 
Melbourne → Hong Kong04-08 to 18-08-2025$ 348 
Melbourne → Hong Kong03-11 to 17-11-2025$ 369 
Melbourne → Hong Kong05-11 to 12-11-2025$ 343 

When to book your flight Melbourne - Hong Kong 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 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-Hong Kong flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Hong Kong, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 746 $, which is a saving of 56 $ 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 (186 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Melbourne to Hong Kong 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 863 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 992), 5 to 6 months ($ 944), 6 to 7 months ($ 901), 8 to 9 months ($ 896), 9 to 10 months ($ 892), 10 to 11 months ($ 973)
February

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

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 782), 2 to 3 months ($ 747), 6 to 7 months ($ 720), 7 to 8 months ($ 743), 9 to 10 months ($ 767)
March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 671 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 693), 2 to 3 months ($ 710), 4 to 5 months ($ 713), 5 to 6 months ($ 721), 6 to 7 months ($ 711), 7 to 8 months ($ 683), 8 to 9 months ($ 707), 9 to 10 months ($ 716)
April

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 705 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 789), 2 to 3 months ($ 775), 3 to 4 months ($ 786), 4 to 5 months ($ 802), 6 to 7 months ($ 786), 7 to 8 months ($ 809), 8 to 9 months ($ 814)
May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 603 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 651), 3 to 4 months ($ 663), 8 to 9 months ($ 669), 9 to 10 months ($ 665)
June

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 649 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 698), 3 to 4 months ($ 704), 4 to 5 months ($ 689), 6 to 7 months ($ 718), 7 to 8 months ($ 701), 8 to 9 months ($ 713), 9 to 10 months ($ 706)
July

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 715 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 794), 2 to 3 months ($ 748), 4 to 5 months ($ 794), 5 to 6 months ($ 806), 6 to 7 months ($ 799), 9 to 10 months ($ 826)
August

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 625 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 685), 1 to 2 months ($ 714), 2 to 3 months ($ 667), 3 to 4 months ($ 675), 5 to 6 months ($ 690), 6 to 7 months ($ 672), 7 to 8 months ($ 713)
September

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 659 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 715), 2 to 3 months ($ 766), 3 to 4 months ($ 691), 4 to 5 months ($ 721), 6 to 7 months ($ 733), 7 to 8 months ($ 753), 8 to 9 months ($ 774)
October

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 663 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 731), 2 to 3 months ($ 698), 3 to 4 months ($ 712), 4 to 5 months ($ 686), 5 to 6 months ($ 683), 6 to 7 months ($ 689), 8 to 9 months ($ 710)
November

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 628 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 721), 2 to 3 months ($ 714), 3 to 4 months ($ 683), 4 to 5 months ($ 726), 5 to 6 months ($ 690), 6 to 7 months ($ 714), 8 to 9 months ($ 700), 9 to 10 months ($ 688)
December

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 852 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 952), 4 to 5 months ($ 904), 5 to 6 months ($ 919), 6 to 7 months ($ 879), 7 to 8 months ($ 912), 8 to 9 months ($ 919)

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

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Data analysis:

Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Hong Kong are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $9 more.

Melbourne to Hong Kong: 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
April 2025$ 1032
$653 to $1434		Find a flight
May 2025$ 605
$344 to $1511		Find a flight
June 2025$ 535
$342 to $744		Find a flight
July 2025$ 632
$403 to $1139		Find a flight
August 2025$ 587
$348 to $912		Find a flight
September 2025$ 582
$383 to $896		Find a flight
October 2025$ 726
$374 to $5128		Find a flight
November 2025$ 567
$343 to $1959		Find a flight
December 2025$ 834
$478 to $1104		Find a flight
January 2026$ 801
$462 to $1278		Find a flight
February 2026$ 991
$446 to $1412		Find a flight
March 2026$ 876
$725 to $1043		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december and january are cheaper to travel to Hong Kong. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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