Statistics on Melbourne-Heraklion 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 Heraklion (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Heraklion from Melbourne airport is $ 1578 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1265 (in may) and $ 2147 (in december), which is a saving of $ 314 or a surplus of $ 570 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1376 to $1429 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Heraklion before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Heraklion plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4522 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Heraklion from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1265, saving $ 314 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1578). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2147).
Flight Melbourne-Heraklion: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1578 | $ 1987 | high price |
| February | $ 1186 | $ 1392 | good price |
| March | $ 1142 | $ 1308 | good price |
| April | $ 1181 | $ 1409 | good price |
| May | $ 1073 | $ 1265 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1205 | $ 1441 | good price |
| July | $ 1486 | $ 1840 | fair price |
| August | $ 1325 | $ 1615 | fair price |
| September | $ 1313 | $ 1599 | fair price |
| October | $ 1157 | $ 1424 | good price |
| November | $ 1165 | $ 1494 | good price |
| December | $ 1819 | $ 2147 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 Heraklion
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Heraklion range from $900 to $2275. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $900 to $953), 1% at the maximum price (from $2222 to $2275). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1376 to $1429 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Heraklion flight
There are 14 companies that serve Melbourne from Heraklion airport: Qatar Airways, Scoot, Jetstar, Etihad Airways, Airasia X, Emirates, China Eastern, Lufthansa, Air China, Thai Airways, Cebu Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Qantas and China Southern.
Data analysis:
Of the 4522 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Melbourne->Heraklion route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Heraklion flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $49. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $67.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Heraklion to Melbourne departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $49. Conversely, departing from Heraklion on a thursday may cost you an additional $71.
Top prices Melbourne-Heraklion
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Heraklion | 04-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 1218 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Heraklion | 21-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 1089 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Heraklion | 26-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 1216 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Heraklion | 15-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 1043 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Heraklion | 09-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 1214 | layover flight with Thai Airways |
| Melbourne → Heraklion | 10-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 1292 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Melbourne → Heraklion | 16-06 to 23-06-2025 | $ 1161 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Melbourne → Heraklion | 08-08 to 23-08-2025 | $ 1222 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Heraklion | 22-08 to 29-08-2025 | $ 1226 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Melbourne → Heraklion | 01-09 to 10-09-2025 | $ 1234 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Heraklion to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 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-Heraklion flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Heraklion, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1431 $, which is a saving of 147 $ 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 (155 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Heraklion 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: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1959 $) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1221 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1297 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1388) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1157 $) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1319 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1363) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1617 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1834), 5 to 6 months ($ 1788) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1485 $) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1492 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1495), 3 to 4 months ($ 1520), 4 to 5 months ($ 1575), 7 to 8 months ($ 1498) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1249 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1387) |
| November | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1436 $) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 2110 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Heraklion are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $40. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $28 more.
Melbourne to Heraklion: 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 | $ 1795 $1672 to $1917 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1218 $1218 to $1218 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1240 $1089 to $1416 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1043 $1043 to $1043 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1223 $1104 to $1345 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1442 $1364 to $1520 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1266 $1222 to $1347 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1304 $1234 to $1373 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february, april, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Heraklion. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!