Statistics on Melbourne-Sharm El Sheikh 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 Sharm El Sheikh (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Sharm El Sheikh from Melbourne airport is $ 1691 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1473 (in august) and $ 2098 (in january), which is a saving of $ 219 or a surplus of $ 407 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1199 to $1251 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a saturday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sharm El Sheikh before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Sharm El Sheikh plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1198 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sharm El Sheikh from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1473, saving $ 219 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1691). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2098).
Flight Melbourne-Sharm El Sheikh: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1561 | $ 2098 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1307 | $ 1626 | fair price |
| March | $ 1156 | $ 1481 | good price |
| April | $ 1287 | $ 1679 | fair price |
| May | $ 1124 | $ 1493 | good price |
| June | $ 1200 | $ 1705 | fair price |
| July | $ 1268 | $ 1549 | good price |
| August | $ 1178 | $ 1473 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 1143 | $ 1556 | good price |
| October | $ 1172 | $ 1752 | fair price |
| November | $ 1586 | $ 1846 | fair price |
| December | $ 1530 | $ 2030 | 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 Sharm El Sheikh
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Sharm El Sheikh range from $885 to $2605. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $886 to $938), 2% at the maximum price (from $2553 to $2605). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1199 to $1251 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Sharm El Sheikh flight
There are 5 companies that serve Melbourne from Sharm El Sheikh airport: Qatar Airways, Scoot, Airasia X, Jetstar and Etihad Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 1198 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Melbourne->Sharm El Sheikh route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Sharm El Sheikh flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $189. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $309.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Melbourne departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday for your return date, you will save an average of $216. Conversely, departing from Sharm El Sheikh on a monday may cost you an additional $307.
Top prices Melbourne-Sharm El Sheikh
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Sharm El Sheikh | 01-12 to 09-12-2024 | $ 1153 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Sharm El Sheikh | 07-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 3274 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Sharm El Sheikh | 21-12 to 27-12-2024 | $ 1816 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Sharm El Sheikh | 22-12 to 28-12-2024 | $ 1906 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Sharm El Sheikh | 23-12 to 29-12-2024 | $ 1560 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| Melbourne → Sharm El Sheikh | 03-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 1597 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Sharm El Sheikh | 12-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 1556 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Melbourne → Sharm El Sheikh | 05-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 1158 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Melbourne → Cairo | 13-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 785 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Cairo | 14-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 785 | layover flight with China Eastern |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Sharm El Sheikh to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 2 to 3 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-Sharm El Sheikh flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Sharm El Sheikh, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1632 $, which is a saving of 59 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 2 to 3 months in advance, you will pay the full price (122 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Sharm El Sheikh 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 | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1688 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Sharm El Sheikh are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $95. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $83 more.
Melbourne to Sharm El Sheikh: 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 | $ 1942 $1153 to $3274 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1577 $1556 to $1597 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1150 $1140 to $1158 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Sharm El Sheikh. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!