Statistics on Melbourne-Quito 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 Quito (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Quito from Melbourne airport is $ 2118 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1814 (in august) and $ 2679 (in december), which is a saving of $ 305 or a surplus of $ 561 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1581 to $1634 and it is generally more economical to leave on a saturday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Quito before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Quito plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3357 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Quito from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1814, saving $ 305 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 2118). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2679).
Flight Melbourne-Quito: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 2171 | $ 2573 | high price |
| February | $ 1704 | $ 2008 | good price |
| March | $ 1642 | $ 1958 | good price |
| April | $ 1661 | $ 2038 | fair price |
| May | $ 1530 | $ 1824 | good price |
| June | $ 1761 | $ 2277 | fair price |
| July | $ 1701 | $ 2241 | fair price |
| August | $ 1565 | $ 1814 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 1672 | $ 2061 | fair price |
| October | $ 1594 | $ 2052 | fair price |
| November | $ 1581 | $ 1881 | good price |
| December | $ 2199 | $ 2679 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 Quito
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Quito range from $1423 to $3003. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1423 to $1476), 1% at the maximum price (from $2951 to $3003). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1581 to $1634 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Quito flight
There are 9 companies that serve Melbourne from Quito airport: latam airlines group, Qantas, Jetstar, United, Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways, Fiji Airways, Lufthansa and Cathay Pacific.
Data analysis:
Of the 3357 flights analyzed in previous years, latam airlines group was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Melbourne->Quito route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Quito flights departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday as your departure date, you can save an average of $91. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $108.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Quito 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 $105. Conversely, departing from Quito on a friday may cost you an additional $156.
Top prices Melbourne-Quito
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Quito | 11-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 1397 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Quito | 13-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 1445 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Quito | 02-04 to 16-04-2025 | $ 1390 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Quito | 07-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 1469 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Quito | 01-06 to 08-06-2025 | $ 1465 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Quito | 07-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 1458 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Quito | 08-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 1536 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Quito | 09-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 1462 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Quito | 19-06 to 30-06-2025 | $ 1559 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Quito | 04-07 to 26-07-2025 | $ 1500 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Quito 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 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-Quito flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Quito, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1838 $, which is a saving of 280 $ 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 (257 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Quito 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: 2480 $) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1853 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1999 $) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1659 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1803) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1993 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2166) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 2086 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1675 $) |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1793 $) |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Quito are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $63. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $89 more.
Melbourne to Quito: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 2778 $2778 to $2778 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2381 $1986 to $3010 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1872 $1872 to $1872 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1495 $1397 to $1692 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1589 $1390 to $1716 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 2005 $1469 to $2539 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1497 $1458 to $1559 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1501 $1500 to $1501 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1602 $1602 to $1602 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february, march, april, june, july and september are cheaper to travel to Quito. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!