Statistics on Melbourne-Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Fukuoka from Melbourne airport is $ 791 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 663 (in may) and $ 1062 (in january), which is a saving of $ 128 or a surplus of $ 272 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $550 to $605 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Fukuoka before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Fukuoka plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 24805 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Fukuoka from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 663, saving $ 128 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 791). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1062).
Flight Melbourne-Fukuoka: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 884 | $ 1062 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 597 | $ 728 | good price |
| March | $ 565 | $ 687 | good price |
| April | $ 718 | $ 875 | fair price |
| May | $ 557 | $ 663 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 586 | $ 738 | good price |
| July | $ 666 | $ 825 | fair price |
| August | $ 590 | $ 702 | good price |
| September | $ 607 | $ 766 | good price |
| October | $ 585 | $ 718 | good price |
| November | $ 558 | $ 670 | good price |
| December | $ 829 | $ 1054 | 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 Fukuoka
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Fukuoka range from $440 to $1264. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $440 to $495), 1% at the maximum price (from $1209 to $1264). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $605 to $660 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Fukuoka flight
There are 16 companies that serve Melbourne from Fukuoka airport: China Eastern, Cathay Pacific, Jetstar, Cebu Pacific, Scoot, Philippine Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Airasia X, Air China, China Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Vietjet Air, Qantas, Japan Airlines and Virgin Australia.
Data analysis:
Of the 24805 flights analyzed in previous years, China Eastern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (13% of the time) on the Melbourne->Fukuoka route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Fukuoka 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 $40. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $47.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Fukuoka 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 $31. Conversely, departing from Fukuoka on a friday may cost you an additional $47.
Top prices Melbourne-Fukuoka
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 02-05 to 09-05-2025 | $ 525 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 08-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 519 | layover flight with Beijing Capital Airlines |
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 09-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 514 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 11-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 486 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 13-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 514 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 25-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 526 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 14-06 to 27-06-2025 | $ 513 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 16-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 527 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 03-09 to 23-09-2025 | $ 526 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 08-11 to 26-11-2025 | $ 524 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Fukuoka 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-Fukuoka flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Fukuoka, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 735 $, which is a saving of 56 $ 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 (144 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Fukuoka 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: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 841 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 992), 5 to 6 months ($ 988), 6 to 7 months ($ 1047), 7 to 8 months ($ 877), 8 to 9 months ($ 845) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 614 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 679), 4 to 5 months ($ 639), 6 to 7 months ($ 680), 7 to 8 months ($ 703) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 640 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 654), 4 to 5 months ($ 658), 5 to 6 months ($ 671), 6 to 7 months ($ 686) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 807 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 814), 4 to 5 months ($ 829), 6 to 7 months ($ 866), 8 to 9 months ($ 858), 10 to 11 months ($ 826) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 597 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 619), 4 to 5 months ($ 612), 7 to 8 months ($ 659) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 624 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 725), 4 to 5 months ($ 657), 7 to 8 months ($ 658), 8 to 9 months ($ 635) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 691 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 791), 4 to 5 months ($ 782), 5 to 6 months ($ 805), 6 to 7 months ($ 792), 7 to 8 months ($ 751) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 675 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 676), 6 to 7 months ($ 681) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 686 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 735), 2 to 3 months ($ 692), 3 to 4 months ($ 702), 5 to 6 months ($ 735) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 640 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 652), 2 to 3 months ($ 649), 4 to 5 months ($ 642), 8 to 9 months ($ 692) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 606 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 632), 3 to 4 months ($ 607), 4 to 5 months ($ 626), 9 to 10 months ($ 669) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 955 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1053), 3 to 4 months ($ 986), 4 to 5 months ($ 987), 6 to 7 months ($ 1035), 8 to 9 months ($ 1039), 9 to 10 months ($ 1042) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Fukuoka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $14. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $15 more.
Melbourne to Fukuoka: 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 | $ 993 $634 to $1931 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 549 $485 to $650 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 664 $513 to $2070 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 761 $624 to $1560 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 624 $575 to $701 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 590 $526 to $744 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 586 $572 to $601 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 588 $524 to $669 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 715 $604 to $997 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 742 $609 to $865 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 605 $603 to $608 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Fukuoka. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!