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

The average price to go to Sulawesi (Makassar) from Melbourne airport is $ 629 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 504 (in march) and $ 860 (in january), which is a saving of $ 126 or a surplus of $ 232 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $469 to $521 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a sunday 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 Sulawesi (Makassar) 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-Sulawesi (Makassar) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 4119 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sulawesi (Makassar) 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 ($ 504, saving $ 126 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 629). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 860).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 740 $ 860 very high price
February$ 485 $ 556 good price
March$ 421 $ 504 very good price
April$ 471 $ 613 good price
May$ 513 $ 569 good price
June$ 569 $ 654 fair price
July$ 584 $ 695 fair price
August$ 520 $ 578 good price
September$ 484 $ 599 good price
October$ 489 $ 571 good price
November$ 479 $ 567 good price
December$ 613 $ 768 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 Sulawesi (Makassar)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Melbourne to Sulawesi (Makassar) range from $312 to $1042. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $313 to $365), 2% at the maximum price (from $990 to $1042). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $469 to $521 (16% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Sulawesi (Makassar) flight

There are 6 companies that serve Melbourne from Sulawesi (Makassar) airport: Airasia X, Scoot, Jetstar, Garuda Indonesia, Malindo Air and Singapore Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 4119 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (16% of the time) on the Melbourne->Sulawesi (Makassar) route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Melbourne-Sulawesi (Makassar) flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $22. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $32.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Sulawesi (Makassar) to Melbourne departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $33. Conversely, departing from Sulawesi (Makassar) on a friday may cost you an additional $53.


Top prices Melbourne-Sulawesi (Makassar)

Round tripDatesPrice
Melbourne → Sulawesi (Makassar)23-11 to 30-11-2024$ 543 
Melbourne → Sulawesi (Makassar)01-01 to 15-01-2025$ 1128 
Melbourne → Sulawesi (Makassar)04-01 to 24-01-2025$ 1185 
Melbourne → Sulawesi (Makassar)09-01 to 15-01-2025$ 1005 
Melbourne → Sulawesi (Makassar)11-01 to 17-01-2025$ 674 
Melbourne → Sulawesi (Makassar)24-01 to 31-01-2025$ 995 
Melbourne → Sulawesi (Makassar)26-01 to 31-01-2025$ 1254 
Melbourne → Sulawesi (Makassar)05-04 to 11-04-2025$ 647 
Melbourne → Bali13-05 to 22-05-2025$ 257 
Melbourne → Sulawesi (Makassar)19-05 to 29-05-2025$ 352 


When to book your flight Melbourne - Sulawesi (Makassar) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 11 to 12 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-Sulawesi (Makassar) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Sulawesi (Makassar), it is recommended to buy it 11 to 12 months before departure (it is then on average 549 $, which is a saving of 80 $ 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 (62 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Melbourne to Sulawesi (Makassar) 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

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 467 $)

April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 604 $)

May-
June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 627 $)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 675 $)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 529 $)

September

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 568 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 580), 2 to 3 months ($ 577)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 545 $)

November-
December-

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Sulawesi (Makassar) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $12 more.



Melbourne to Sulawesi (Makassar): 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
January 2025$ 1009
$606 to $1254
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April 2025$ 647
$647 to $647
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May 2025$ 352
$352 to $352
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may is cheaper to travel to Sulawesi (Makassar). It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!



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