Statistics on Melbourne-Galapagos Islands 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 Galapagos Islands (from: Melbourne)

The average price to go to Galapagos Islands from Melbourne airport is $ 2635 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1914 (in may) and $ 3896 (in december), which is a saving of $ 721 or a surplus of $ 1261 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1769 to $1824 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday 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 Galapagos Islands 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-Galapagos Islands plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 1750 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Galapagos Islands 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 ($ 1914, saving $ 721 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 2635). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 3896).

Flight Melbourne-Galapagos Islands: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 2882 $ 3393 high price
February$ 2286 $ 2666 fair price
March$ 1847 $ 2292 good price
April$ 1876 $ 2299 good price
May$ 1503 $ 1914 very good price
June$ 1756 $ 2191 good price
July$ 1839 $ 2454 good price
August$ 1969 $ 2454 good price
September$ 2061 $ 2643 fair price
October$ 2189 $ 2820 fair price
November$ 2118 $ 2586 good price
December$ 3081 $ 3896 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 Galapagos Islands

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Melbourne to Galapagos Islands range from $1657 to $3813. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1658 to $1713), 1% at the maximum price (from $3758 to $3813). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $2321 to $2376 (4% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Galapagos Islands flight

There are 4 companies that serve Melbourne from Galapagos Islands airport: latam airlines group, Jetstar, Qantas and United.

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Data analysis:

Of the 1750 flights analyzed in previous years, latam airlines group was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (42% of the time) on the Melbourne->Galapagos Islands route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Melbourne-Galapagos Islands 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 $144. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $163.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Galapagos Islands to Melbourne departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $127. Conversely, departing from Galapagos Islands on a friday may cost you an additional $201.

Top prices Melbourne-Galapagos Islands

Round tripDatesPrice
Melbourne → Quito01-05 to 15-05-2025$ 1560 
Melbourne → Quito12-05 to 28-05-2025$ 1464 
Melbourne → Galapagos Islands15-05 to 22-05-2025$ 1742 
Melbourne → Quito18-05 to 25-05-2025$ 1438 
Melbourne → Quito01-06 to 11-06-2025$ 1530 
Melbourne → Quito09-07 to 30-07-2025$ 1481 
Melbourne → Quito05-08 to 10-08-2025$ 1584 
Melbourne → Quito01-09 to 25-09-2025$ 1572 
Melbourne → Quito11-09 to 18-09-2025$ 1309 
Melbourne → Quito27-10 to 31-10-2025$ 1249 

When to book your flight Melbourne - Galapagos Islands to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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-Galapagos Islands flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Galapagos Islands, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 2165 $, which is a saving of 470 $ 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 (301 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Melbourne to Galapagos Islands 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-
February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 2623 $)
March

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 2046 $)
April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 2065 $)
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What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Galapagos Islands are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $404. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $224 more.

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