Statistics on Melbourne-Newcastle 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 Newcastle (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Newcastle from Melbourne airport is $ 1832 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1435 (in november) and $ 2301 (in december), which is a saving of $ 397 or a surplus of $ 470 (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 $1429 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Newcastle before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Newcastle plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 14043 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Newcastle from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1435, saving $ 397 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1832). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2301).
Flight Melbourne-Newcastle: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1665 | $ 2124 | high price |
| February | $ 1370 | $ 1605 | good price |
| March | $ 1213 | $ 1462 | good price |
| April | $ 1448 | $ 2265 | high price |
| May | $ 1256 | $ 1612 | good price |
| June | $ 1334 | $ 1634 | good price |
| July | $ 1648 | $ 2244 | high price |
| August | $ 1352 | $ 1644 | good price |
| September | $ 1586 | $ 1977 | fair price |
| October | $ 1309 | $ 1670 | good price |
| November | $ 1199 | $ 1435 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1866 | $ 2301 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 Newcastle
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Newcastle range from $952 to $2486. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $953 to $1005), 1% at the maximum price (from $2434 to $2486). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1640 to $1693 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Newcastle flight
There are 20 companies that serve Melbourne from Newcastle airport: Emirates, Etihad Airways, Scoot, China Eastern, Jetstar, Qantas, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, British Airways, China Southern, Lufthansa, Airasia X, Air China, Xiamen Airlines, Japan Airlines, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, China Airlines and Air India.
Data analysis:
Of the 14043 flights analyzed in previous years, Emirates was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (16% of the time) on the Melbourne->Newcastle route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Newcastle 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 $162. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $118.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Newcastle 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 $185. Conversely, departing from Newcastle on a thursday may cost you an additional $245.
Top prices Melbourne-Newcastle
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Newcastle | 01-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 1111 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Newcastle | 02-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 1098 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Newcastle | 10-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 1157 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Newcastle | 17-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 1155 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Newcastle | 18-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 1150 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Newcastle | 20-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 1090 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Newcastle | 04-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 1125 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Newcastle | 06-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 1091 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Newcastle | 10-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 1104 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Newcastle | 11-06 to 25-06-2025 | $ 1091 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Newcastle to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 10 to 11 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-Newcastle 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 Newcastle, it is recommended to buy it 10 to 11 months before departure (it is then on average 1621 $, which is a saving of 211 $ 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 (146 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Newcastle 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1429 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1563), 2 to 3 months ($ 1560) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1286 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1432), 3 to 4 months ($ 1319) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1714 $) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1529 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1593) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1407 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1567), 3 to 4 months ($ 1566) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1815 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2187), 1 to 2 months ($ 2052) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1430 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1469), 3 to 4 months ($ 1557), 5 to 6 months ($ 1613), 6 to 7 months ($ 1589) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1632 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1679), 3 to 4 months ($ 1727), 4 to 5 months ($ 1694), 10 to 11 months ($ 1944) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1333 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1579), 2 to 3 months ($ 1443), 4 to 5 months ($ 1399) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1195 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1374), 2 to 3 months ($ 1255), 4 to 5 months ($ 1307) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1910 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2029), 5 to 6 months ($ 2021), 7 to 8 months ($ 2059) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Newcastle are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $28. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $22 more.
Melbourne to Newcastle: 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 | $ 1782 $1745 to $1806 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2166 $1180 to $8550 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2008 $1433 to $2555 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1210 $1098 to $1472 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1144 $1090 to $1178 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1598 $1397 to $1783 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1133 $1091 to $1214 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1091 $1091 to $1091 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1690 $1645 to $1733 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1510 $1371 to $1759 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1569 $1569 to $1569 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Newcastle. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!