Statistics on Melbourne-Cork 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 Cork (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Cork from Melbourne airport is $ 1537 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1198 (in may) and $ 1967 (in december), which is a saving of $ 339 or a surplus of $ 430 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1159 to $1212 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cork before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Cork plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 10067 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cork from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1198, saving $ 339 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1537). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1967).
Flight Melbourne-Cork: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1557 | $ 1939 | high price |
| February | $ 1095 | $ 1539 | fair price |
| March | $ 1066 | $ 1242 | good price |
| April | $ 1191 | $ 1436 | fair price |
| May | $ 1036 | $ 1198 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1136 | $ 1408 | good price |
| July | $ 1475 | $ 1803 | high price |
| August | $ 1182 | $ 1382 | good price |
| September | $ 1273 | $ 1742 | high price |
| October | $ 1121 | $ 1394 | good price |
| November | $ 1041 | $ 1390 | good price |
| December | $ 1576 | $ 1967 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 Cork
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Cork range from $790 to $2160. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $791 to $843), 1% at the maximum price (from $2108 to $2160). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1159 to $1212 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Cork flight
There are 17 companies that serve Melbourne from Cork airport: Qatar Airways, Qantas, Etihad Airways, Scoot, Jetstar, China Eastern, Emirates, Air China, Singapore Airlines, China Southern, Airasia X, KLM, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, SriLankan Airlines and Royal Brunei Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 10067 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Melbourne->Cork route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Cork 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 $53. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $74.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cork to Melbourne departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $67. Conversely, departing from Cork on a friday may cost you an additional $68.
Top prices Melbourne-Cork
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Cork | 05-12 to 09-12-2024 | $ 1166 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Cork | 05-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 1186 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Cork | 06-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 1181 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Cork | 13-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 1207 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Cork | 10-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 1066 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Cork | 11-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 926 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Cork | 17-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 1184 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Cork | 06-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 1162 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Cork | 08-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 1184 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Cork | 05-06 to 25-06-2025 | $ 1196 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Cork to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 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-Cork 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 Cork, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1424 $, which is a saving of 113 $ 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 (436 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Cork 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1902 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1921) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1432 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1443) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1180 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1223), 2 to 3 months ($ 1198) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1242 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1434) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1072 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1123), 3 to 4 months ($ 1113), 4 to 5 months ($ 1155), 5 to 6 months ($ 1110), 7 to 8 months ($ 1149) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1184 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1380), 3 to 4 months ($ 1386), 4 to 5 months ($ 1335), 5 to 6 months ($ 1349), 6 to 7 months ($ 1380), 7 to 8 months ($ 1332) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1605 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1658), 2 to 3 months ($ 1734), 4 to 5 months ($ 1731) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1260 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1326), 4 to 5 months ($ 1367), 5 to 6 months ($ 1302), 6 to 7 months ($ 1316), 7 to 8 months ($ 1281) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1325 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1581), 3 to 4 months ($ 1575), 4 to 5 months ($ 1728) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1183 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1370), 2 to 3 months ($ 1328) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1176 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1311) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1619 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1938), 3 to 4 months ($ 1832), 4 to 5 months ($ 1865), 5 to 6 months ($ 1801) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Cork are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $35. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $23 more.
Melbourne to Cork: 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 | $ 1418 $1418 to $1418 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2035 $1166 to $3693 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 3230 $3068 to $3392 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1215 $1181 to $1263 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1052 $926 to $1163 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1502 $1184 to $1752 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1192 $1162 to $1235 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1197 $1173 to $1221 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1891 $1563 to $2367 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1309 $1267 to $1372 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, june and august are cheaper to travel to Cork. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!