Statistics on Melbourne-Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Frankfurt from Melbourne airport is $ 1414 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1175 (in november) and $ 1700 (in january), which is a saving of $ 239 or a surplus of $ 287 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $976 to $1030 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Frankfurt before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Frankfurt plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Frankfurt from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1175, saving $ 239 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1414). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1700).
Flight Melbourne-Frankfurt: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1315 | $ 1700 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1014 | $ 1267 | good price |
| March | $ 947 | $ 1302 | fair price |
| April | $ 1052 | $ 1383 | fair price |
| May | $ 924 | $ 1311 | fair price |
| June | $ 1000 | $ 1351 | fair price |
| July | $ 1211 | $ 1483 | fair price |
| August | $ 1095 | $ 1500 | fair price |
| September | $ 1135 | $ 1535 | fair price |
| October | $ 996 | $ 1395 | fair price |
| November | $ 875 | $ 1175 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1296 | $ 1555 | fair 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 Frankfurt
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Frankfurt range from $704 to $1734. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $705 to $759), 1% at the maximum price (from $1680 to $1734). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $976 to $1030 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Frankfurt flight
There are 20 companies that serve Melbourne from Frankfurt airport: China Eastern, Vietnam Airlines, Air India, Air China, China Southern, China Airlines, Jetstar, Qatar Airways, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Japan Airlines, Virgin Australia, Airasia X, Emirates and Qantas.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, China Eastern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (15% of the time) on the Melbourne->Frankfurt route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Frankfurt 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 $71. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $101.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Frankfurt 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 $75. Conversely, departing from Frankfurt on a friday may cost you an additional $61.
Top prices Melbourne-Frankfurt
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Frankfurt | 03-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 774 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Frankfurt | 04-06 to 13-06-2025 | $ 837 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Frankfurt | 11-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 767 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Frankfurt | 20-08 to 25-08-2025 | $ 859 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Frankfurt | 02-11 to 16-11-2025 | $ 831 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Frankfurt | 03-11 to 10-11-2025 | $ 825 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Frankfurt | 06-11 to 27-11-2025 | $ 836 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Frankfurt | 14-11 to 21-11-2025 | $ 832 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Frankfurt | 23-11 to 30-11-2025 | $ 833 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Frankfurt | 24-11 to 29-11-2025 | $ 827 | layover flight with Air China |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Frankfurt to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 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-Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1343 $, which is a saving of 71 $ 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 (667 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Frankfurt 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1504 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1656), 5 to 6 months ($ 1556), 6 to 7 months ($ 1586), 7 to 8 months ($ 1513), 8 to 9 months ($ 1524) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1090 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1189), 3 to 4 months ($ 1260), 4 to 5 months ($ 1207), 9 to 10 months ($ 1231) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1084 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1193), 4 to 5 months ($ 1208), 5 to 6 months ($ 1284) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1236 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1270), 6 to 7 months ($ 1247), 7 to 8 months ($ 1307), 9 to 10 months ($ 1346) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1187 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1270), 3 to 4 months ($ 1311), 4 to 5 months ($ 1290), 5 to 6 months ($ 1268), 6 to 7 months ($ 1306) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1174 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1302), 4 to 5 months ($ 1236), 6 to 7 months ($ 1197), 7 to 8 months ($ 1278), 8 to 9 months ($ 1348) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1319 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1406), 5 to 6 months ($ 1457), 6 to 7 months ($ 1464), 7 to 8 months ($ 1377), 8 to 9 months ($ 1401), 10 to 11 months ($ 1442) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1296 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1400), 2 to 3 months ($ 1345), 3 to 4 months ($ 1375), 4 to 5 months ($ 1488), 9 to 10 months ($ 1407) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1365 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1475), 2 to 3 months ($ 1409), 3 to 4 months ($ 1401), 4 to 5 months ($ 1482), 5 to 6 months ($ 1407), 6 to 7 months ($ 1406), 8 to 9 months ($ 1517), 9 to 10 months ($ 1530) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1244 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1312), 2 to 3 months ($ 1265), 3 to 4 months ($ 1249), 4 to 5 months ($ 1281) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1052 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1119), 2 to 3 months ($ 1054), 3 to 4 months ($ 1070), 4 to 5 months ($ 1133) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1388 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1552), 3 to 4 months ($ 1391), 5 to 6 months ($ 1499), 6 to 7 months ($ 1451), 7 to 8 months ($ 1551), 9 to 10 months ($ 1538) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Frankfurt are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $52. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $36 more.
Melbourne to Frankfurt: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1501 $964 to $5078 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1619 $802 to $5377 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1001 $767 to $3267 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1503 $864 to $5209 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1338 $859 to $4877 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1333 $947 to $3263 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1571 $900 to $4418 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 914 $823 to $1359 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1383 $998 to $3633 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1664 $1037 to $3787 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1899 $998 to $4216 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, august, september, november, december and january are cheaper to travel to Frankfurt. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!