Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Java (Jakarta) (from: Melbourne)

The average price to go to Java (Jakarta) from Melbourne airport is $ 635 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 492 (in march) and $ 885 (in january), which is a saving of $ 143 or a surplus of $ 251 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $417 to $469 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday 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 Java (Jakarta) 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-Java (Jakarta) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60311 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Java (Jakarta) 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 march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 492, saving $ 143 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 635). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 885).

Flight Melbourne-Java (Jakarta): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 636 $ 885 very high price
February$ 441 $ 561 good price
March$ 413 $ 492 very good price
April$ 503 $ 696 fair price
May$ 439 $ 575 good price
June$ 482 $ 570 good price
July$ 547 $ 713 fair price
August$ 436 $ 528 good price
September$ 459 $ 625 fair price
October$ 428 $ 558 good price
November$ 398 $ 585 good price
December$ 578 $ 829 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 Java (Jakarta)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Melbourne to Java (Jakarta) range from $260 to $990. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $261 to $313), 1% at the maximum price (from $938 to $990). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $521 to $574 (13% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Java (Jakarta) flight

There are 6 companies that serve Melbourne from Java (Jakarta) airport: Airasia X, Garuda Indonesia, Scoot, Qantas, Jetstar and Malindo Air.

Data analysis:

Of the 60311 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (36% of the time) on the Melbourne->Java (Jakarta) route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Melbourne-Java (Jakarta) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 378 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Melbourne-Java (Jakarta) flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $122. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $94.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Java (Jakarta) 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 $80. Conversely, departing from Java (Jakarta) on a tuesday may cost you an additional $72.


Top prices Melbourne-Java (Jakarta)

Round tripDatesPrice
Melbourne → Java (Jakarta)17-02 to 24-02-2025$ 305 
Melbourne → Java (Jakarta)23-02 to 27-02-2025$ 292 
Melbourne → Java (Jakarta)01-03 to 19-03-2025$ 298 
Melbourne → Java (Jakarta)08-03 to 12-03-2025$ 302 
Melbourne → Java (Jakarta)10-03 to 15-03-2025$ 306 
Melbourne → Java (Jakarta)11-03 to 25-03-2025$ 308 
Melbourne → Java (Jakarta)01-05 to 13-05-2025$ 310 
Melbourne → Java (Jakarta)05-05 to 23-05-2025$ 295 
Melbourne → Java (Jakarta)08-05 to 16-05-2025$ 301 
Melbourne → Java (Jakarta)09-05 to 23-05-2025$ 302 


When to book your flight Melbourne - Java (Jakarta) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 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-Java (Jakarta) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Java (Jakarta), it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 568 $, which is a saving of 67 $ 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 (105 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Melbourne to Java (Jakarta) 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: 691 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 720), 2 to 3 months ($ 789), 6 to 7 months ($ 735), 7 to 8 months ($ 740), 8 to 9 months ($ 738), 9 to 10 months ($ 784), 10 to 11 months ($ 840)

February

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 480 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 492), 2 to 3 months ($ 489), 3 to 4 months ($ 505), 7 to 8 months ($ 558), 8 to 9 months ($ 544), 9 to 10 months ($ 560)

March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 430 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 435), 3 to 4 months ($ 470), 4 to 5 months ($ 458), 5 to 6 months ($ 482)

April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 521 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 613), 1 to 2 months ($ 650), 2 to 3 months ($ 546), 4 to 5 months ($ 536), 5 to 6 months ($ 542), 6 to 7 months ($ 640), 9 to 10 months ($ 696)

May

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 443 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 519), 1 to 2 months ($ 493), 2 to 3 months ($ 527), 3 to 4 months ($ 466), 5 to 6 months ($ 487), 6 to 7 months ($ 512), 9 to 10 months ($ 542)

June

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 471 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 547), 3 to 4 months ($ 539), 4 to 5 months ($ 472), 6 to 7 months ($ 529), 7 to 8 months ($ 539), 9 to 10 months ($ 570)

July

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 514 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 654), 2 to 3 months ($ 626), 3 to 4 months ($ 583), 4 to 5 months ($ 617), 6 to 7 months ($ 550), 7 to 8 months ($ 564), 8 to 9 months ($ 613)

August

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 435 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 525), 1 to 2 months ($ 486), 2 to 3 months ($ 479), 3 to 4 months ($ 503), 4 to 5 months ($ 503), 5 to 6 months ($ 476), 7 to 8 months ($ 463), 8 to 9 months ($ 508)

September

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 477 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 570), 2 to 3 months ($ 540), 3 to 4 months ($ 571), 4 to 5 months ($ 567), 5 to 6 months ($ 534), 6 to 7 months ($ 527), 8 to 9 months ($ 539), 10 to 11 months ($ 614)

October

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 466 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 477), 4 to 5 months ($ 477), 5 to 6 months ($ 493), 6 to 7 months ($ 502), 7 to 8 months ($ 503), 8 to 9 months ($ 495), 9 to 10 months ($ 515)

November

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 459 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 508), 3 to 4 months ($ 484), 4 to 5 months ($ 488), 5 to 6 months ($ 473), 6 to 7 months ($ 497), 7 to 8 months ($ 465), 9 to 10 months ($ 490), 10 to 11 months ($ 536)

December

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 654 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 744), 1 to 2 months ($ 707), 2 to 3 months ($ 803), 4 to 5 months ($ 677), 5 to 6 months ($ 669), 6 to 7 months ($ 689), 7 to 8 months ($ 703), 9 to 10 months ($ 676), 10 to 11 months ($ 747), 11 to 12 months ($ 768)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Java (Jakarta) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $47. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $56 more.



Melbourne to Java (Jakarta): 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
November 2024$ 676
$517 to $834
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December 2024$ 732
$432 to $1085
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January 2025$ 799
$506 to $1234
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February 2025$ 398
$286 to $574
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March 2025$ 486
$298 to $753
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April 2025$ 631
$437 to $1073
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May 2025$ 484
$295 to $678
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June 2025$ 538
$365 to $735
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July 2025$ 885
$363 to $1044
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August 2025$ 820
$317 to $957
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September 2025$ 917
$394 to $1106
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October 2025$ 867
$402 to $1002
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may and june are cheaper to travel to Java (Jakarta). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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