Statistics on Melbourne-Manchester 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 Manchester (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Manchester from Melbourne airport is $ 1479 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1261 (in november) and $ 1767 (in july), which is a saving of $ 218 or a surplus of $ 289 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1251 to $1303 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Manchester before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Manchester plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60384 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Manchester from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1261, saving $ 218 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1479). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1767).
Flight Melbourne-Manchester: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1437 | $ 1728 | high price |
| February | $ 1127 | $ 1315 | good price |
| March | $ 1093 | $ 1320 | good price |
| April | $ 1229 | $ 1459 | fair price |
| May | $ 1143 | $ 1298 | good price |
| June | $ 1212 | $ 1471 | fair price |
| July | $ 1516 | $ 1767 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1269 | $ 1500 | fair price |
| September | $ 1301 | $ 1563 | fair price |
| October | $ 1140 | $ 1312 | good price |
| November | $ 1090 | $ 1261 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1489 | $ 1750 | 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 Manchester
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Manchester range from $885 to $1980. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $886 to $938), 1% at the maximum price (from $1928 to $1980). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1251 to $1303 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Manchester flight
There are 19 companies that serve Melbourne from Manchester airport: Emirates, Scoot, Jetstar, Qatar Airways, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Airasia X, Qantas, Turkish Airlines, China Southern, Air China, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Finnair, Xiamen Airlines, Virgin Australia and Thai Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 60384 flights analyzed in previous years, Emirates was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (12% of the time) on the Melbourne->Manchester route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Manchester 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 $28. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $39.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Manchester 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 $49. Conversely, departing from Manchester on a friday may cost you an additional $47.
Top prices Melbourne-Manchester
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Manchester | 08-02 to 15-02-2025 | $ 1029 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Melbourne → Manchester | 01-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 1019 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Manchester | 02-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 986 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Manchester | 03-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 977 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Manchester | 05-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 978 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Manchester | 09-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 910 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Manchester | 11-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 981 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Manchester | 12-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 976 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Manchester | 13-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 1008 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Manchester | 14-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 1021 | layover flight with China Eastern |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Manchester 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 11 to 12 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-Manchester flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Manchester, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1418 $, which is a saving of 61 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (259 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Manchester 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: 1517 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1676), 4 to 5 months ($ 1689), 5 to 6 months ($ 1650), 6 to 7 months ($ 1646), 7 to 8 months ($ 1631), 8 to 9 months ($ 1707), 9 to 10 months ($ 1643) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1161 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1262), 4 to 5 months ($ 1310), 5 to 6 months ($ 1280), 8 to 9 months ($ 1195), 9 to 10 months ($ 1290), 10 to 11 months ($ 1260) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1210 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1212), 3 to 4 months ($ 1310), 4 to 5 months ($ 1304), 7 to 8 months ($ 1302), 9 to 10 months ($ 1316) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1337 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1372), 4 to 5 months ($ 1432), 5 to 6 months ($ 1388), 6 to 7 months ($ 1428), 8 to 9 months ($ 1425) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1158 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1280), 2 to 3 months ($ 1270), 5 to 6 months ($ 1287), 7 to 8 months ($ 1244), 8 to 9 months ($ 1292) |
| June | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1317 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1457), 7 to 8 months ($ 1432), 9 to 10 months ($ 1400), 10 to 11 months ($ 1453) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1666 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1675), 1 to 2 months ($ 1729), 5 to 6 months ($ 1700), 6 to 7 months ($ 1689), 7 to 8 months ($ 1755), 8 to 9 months ($ 1688), 9 to 10 months ($ 1681) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1336 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1477), 4 to 5 months ($ 1464), 5 to 6 months ($ 1477), 6 to 7 months ($ 1411), 7 to 8 months ($ 1482), 8 to 9 months ($ 1451), 9 to 10 months ($ 1478) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1390 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1484), 2 to 3 months ($ 1537), 5 to 6 months ($ 1544), 6 to 7 months ($ 1529), 7 to 8 months ($ 1440), 9 to 10 months ($ 1448), 10 to 11 months ($ 1550) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1202 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1224), 2 to 3 months ($ 1307), 6 to 7 months ($ 1298), 8 to 9 months ($ 1288) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1192 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1233), 3 to 4 months ($ 1230), 4 to 5 months ($ 1192), 5 to 6 months ($ 1236) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1662 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1722), 4 to 5 months ($ 1680), 5 to 6 months ($ 1691), 6 to 7 months ($ 1734), 10 to 11 months ($ 1733) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Manchester are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $20. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $15 more.
Melbourne to Manchester: 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 | $ 1216 $1216 to $1216 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1921 $1316 to $6914 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2031 $1322 to $7058 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1401 $1018 to $3902 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1062 $900 to $2078 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1493 $1069 to $5329 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1284 $1012 to $3967 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1392 $1073 to $4391 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1551 $1301 to $2050 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1622 $1206 to $3477 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1339 $1179 to $1496 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 2312 $1093 to $8131 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, march, may, june, july and september are cheaper to travel to Manchester. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!