Statistics on Melbourne-Macao 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 Macao (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Macao from Melbourne airport is $ 748 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 640 (in august) and $ 946 (in january), which is a saving of $ 108 or a surplus of $ 199 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $527 to $580 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Macao before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Macao plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 20011 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Macao from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 640, saving $ 108 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 748). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 946).
Flight Melbourne-Macao: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 745 | $ 946 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 594 | $ 729 | fair price |
| March | $ 480 | $ 718 | fair price |
| April | $ 519 | $ 912 | high price |
| May | $ 479 | $ 663 | good price |
| June | $ 482 | $ 654 | good price |
| July | $ 556 | $ 741 | fair price |
| August | $ 488 | $ 640 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 542 | $ 750 | fair price |
| October | $ 514 | $ 652 | good price |
| November | $ 471 | $ 660 | good price |
| December | $ 695 | $ 894 | 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 Macao
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Macao range from $316 to $2371. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $317 to $369), 1% at the maximum price (from $2318 to $2371). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $527 to $580 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Macao flight
There are 7 companies that serve Melbourne from Macao airport: Airasia X, Scoot, Xiamen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Jetstar, Cebu Pacific and scoot tigerair.
Data analysis:
Of the 20011 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (57% of the time) on the Melbourne->Macao route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Macao flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $20. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $16.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Macao 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 $30. Conversely, departing from Macao on a thursday may cost you an additional $54.
Top prices Melbourne-Macao
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Macao | 21-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 587 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Melbourne → Macao | 23-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 542 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Macao | 02-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 529 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Macao | 09-12 to 18-12-2024 | $ 577 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Macao | 10-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 476 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Macao | 19-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 573 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Macao | 07-04 to 25-04-2025 | $ 575 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Melbourne → Macao | 08-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 451 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Macao | 21-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 380 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Macao | 13-09 to 27-09-2025 | $ 587 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Macao to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 11 to 12 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 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-Macao flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Macao, it is recommended to buy it 11 to 12 months before departure (it is then on average 653 $, which is a saving of 95 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (191 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Macao 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 873 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 936), 3 to 4 months ($ 927), 4 to 5 months ($ 894), 5 to 6 months ($ 917) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 681 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 692), 2 to 3 months ($ 687), 4 to 5 months ($ 712), 6 to 7 months ($ 703) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 600 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 659), 3 to 4 months ($ 605), 4 to 5 months ($ 640), 5 to 6 months ($ 615), 6 to 7 months ($ 684) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 606 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 672), 4 to 5 months ($ 719), 5 to 6 months ($ 789), 6 to 7 months ($ 892), 7 to 8 months ($ 849) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 509 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 663), 4 to 5 months ($ 562) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 528 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 615), 3 to 4 months ($ 653), 4 to 5 months ($ 565), 5 to 6 months ($ 639) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 602 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 658), 2 to 3 months ($ 702), 3 to 4 months ($ 606), 6 to 7 months ($ 696) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 535 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 605), 3 to 4 months ($ 547), 4 to 5 months ($ 576), 6 to 7 months ($ 627) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 587 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 666), 6 to 7 months ($ 619), 7 to 8 months ($ 638) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 513 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 601), 2 to 3 months ($ 601), 3 to 4 months ($ 638) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 504 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 619), 3 to 4 months ($ 605), 4 to 5 months ($ 621) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 740 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 853), 5 to 6 months ($ 788), 6 to 7 months ($ 748) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Macao are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $24 more.
Melbourne to Macao: 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 | $ 542 $542 to $542 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 966 $529 to $1346 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 990 $624 to $1158 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 721 $432 to $810 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 642 $642 to $642 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 770 $546 to $1276 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 516 $380 to $714 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1175 $1139 to $1211 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1011 $587 to $1272 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 701 $701 to $701 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, february, march, april and may are cheaper to travel to Macao. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!