Statistics on Melbourne-Luang Prabang 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 Luang Prabang (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Luang Prabang from Melbourne airport is $ 790 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 646 (in august) and $ 1052 (in january), which is a saving of $ 144 or a surplus of $ 263 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $529 to $582 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Luang Prabang before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Luang Prabang plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3693 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Luang Prabang from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 646, saving $ 144 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 790). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1052).
Flight Melbourne-Luang Prabang: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 856 | $ 1052 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 658 | $ 730 | good price |
| March | $ 573 | $ 672 | good price |
| April | $ 682 | $ 886 | fair price |
| May | $ 547 | $ 662 | good price |
| June | $ 598 | $ 784 | fair price |
| July | $ 647 | $ 813 | fair price |
| August | $ 540 | $ 646 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 563 | $ 773 | fair price |
| October | $ 566 | $ 709 | good price |
| November | $ 596 | $ 720 | good price |
| December | $ 832 | $ 1018 | 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 Luang Prabang
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Luang Prabang range from $424 to $1323. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $424 to $477), 1% at the maximum price (from $1270 to $1323). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $529 to $582 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Luang Prabang flight
There are 10 companies that serve Melbourne from Luang Prabang airport: Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Jetstar, Airasia X, Thai Airways, Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Thai Airasia X, scoot tigerair and Malindo Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 3693 flights analyzed in previous years, Scoot was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (29% of the time) on the Melbourne->Luang Prabang route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Luang Prabang flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $56. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $69.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Luang Prabang 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 $65. Conversely, departing from Luang Prabang on a saturday may cost you an additional $36.
Top prices Melbourne-Luang Prabang
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Luang Prabang | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 689 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Melbourne → Luang Prabang | 03-12 to 26-12-2024 | $ 632 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Luang Prabang | 19-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 520 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Luang Prabang | 07-04 to 20-04-2025 | $ 869 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Melbourne → Luang Prabang | 17-04 to 21-04-2025 | $ 740 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
| Melbourne → Luang Prabang | 03-05 to 10-05-2025 | $ 645 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
| Melbourne → Luang Prabang | 06-06 to 13-06-2025 | $ 594 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
| Melbourne → Luang Prabang | 07-08 to 28-08-2025 | $ 776 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
| Melbourne → Luang Prabang | 23-08 to 30-08-2025 | $ 611 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Luang Prabang | 02-10 to 14-10-2025 | $ 728 | layover flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Luang Prabang 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 2 to 3 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-Luang Prabang flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Luang Prabang, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 763 $, which is a saving of 27 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 2 to 3 months in advance, you will pay the full price (53 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Luang Prabang 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1022 $) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 686 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 719) |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 631 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 653) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 813 $) |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 779 $) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 741 $) |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 693 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 667 $) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 674 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 708) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 931 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Luang Prabang are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $23. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $26 more.
Melbourne to Luang Prabang: 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 | $ 689 $689 to $689 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 737 $632 to $894 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1027 $837 to $1655 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 520 $520 to $520 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 832 $740 to $886 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 812 $645 to $979 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 594 $594 to $594 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 693 $611 to $776 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 809 $728 to $889 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, april and june are cheaper to travel to Luang Prabang. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!