Statistics on Melbourne-Vientiane 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 Vientiane (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Vientiane from Melbourne airport is $ 679 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 575 (in august) and $ 985 (in january), which is a saving of $ 105 or a surplus of $ 306 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $475 to $527 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Vientiane before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Vientiane plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 16585 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Vientiane from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 575, saving $ 105 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 679). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 985).
Flight Melbourne-Vientiane: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 741 | $ 985 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 500 | $ 617 | good price |
| March | $ 443 | $ 609 | good price |
| April | $ 508 | $ 669 | good price |
| May | $ 460 | $ 588 | good price |
| June | $ 500 | $ 636 | good price |
| July | $ 588 | $ 731 | fair price |
| August | $ 481 | $ 575 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 508 | $ 670 | good price |
| October | $ 475 | $ 585 | good price |
| November | $ 475 | $ 628 | good price |
| December | $ 681 | $ 854 | fair 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 Vientiane
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Vientiane range from $316 to $1212. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $317 to $369), 1% at the maximum price (from $1159 to $1212). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $475 to $527 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Vientiane flight
There are 11 companies that serve Melbourne from Vientiane airport: Scoot, Airasia X, Jetstar, Vietjet Air, China Southern, Singapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Thai Airways, China Eastern, Thai Airasia X and Qantas.
Data analysis:
Of the 16585 flights analyzed in previous years, Scoot was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% of the time) on the Melbourne->Vientiane route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Vientiane 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 $70. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $142.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Vientiane to Melbourne departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $64. Conversely, departing from Vientiane on a friday may cost you an additional $129.
Top prices Melbourne-Vientiane
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Vientiane | 02-03 to 09-03-2025 | $ 390 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Melbourne → Vientiane | 03-03 to 09-03-2025 | $ 365 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Vientiane | 05-03 to 12-03-2025 | $ 386 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Vientiane | 08-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 383 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Vientiane | 15-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 384 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Vientiane | 01-05 to 08-05-2025 | $ 376 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Vientiane | 02-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 384 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Vientiane | 05-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 370 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Vientiane | 08-08 to 29-08-2025 | $ 383 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Melbourne → Vientiane | 05-09 to 19-09-2025 | $ 386 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Vientiane 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 10 to 11 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-Vientiane 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 Vientiane, it is recommended to buy it 11 to 12 months before departure (it is then on average 603 $, which is a saving of 76 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (224 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Vientiane 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 906 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 977), 3 to 4 months ($ 955), 5 to 6 months ($ 921), 6 to 7 months ($ 957) |
| February | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 494 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 573), 2 to 3 months ($ 573), 3 to 4 months ($ 589), 4 to 5 months ($ 584), 5 to 6 months ($ 574), 6 to 7 months ($ 589) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 534 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 571), 2 to 3 months ($ 581), 3 to 4 months ($ 545), 4 to 5 months ($ 591) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 548 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 658), 2 to 3 months ($ 625) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 476 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 524), 4 to 5 months ($ 482) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 487 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 541), 4 to 5 months ($ 553), 5 to 6 months ($ 592) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 544 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 690), 3 to 4 months ($ 602), 4 to 5 months ($ 653) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 434 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 513), 3 to 4 months ($ 545), 6 to 7 months ($ 477) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 564 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 619), 2 to 3 months ($ 587), 4 to 5 months ($ 617) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 501 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 575), 3 to 4 months ($ 509), 4 to 5 months ($ 555), 5 to 6 months ($ 540) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 520 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 621), 2 to 3 months ($ 587), 3 to 4 months ($ 554), 5 to 6 months ($ 580), 11 to 12 months ($ 563) |
| December | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 750 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 819), 4 to 5 months ($ 773), 5 to 6 months ($ 801), 6 to 7 months ($ 771) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Vientiane are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $10. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $22 more.
Melbourne to Vientiane: 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 | $ 490 $490 to $490 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1090 $470 to $4512 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 869 $583 to $1479 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 447 $432 to $455 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 388 $365 to $417 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 584 $462 to $768 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 377 $370 to $384 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 397 $397 to $397 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 675 $635 to $715 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 645 $383 to $1146 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 386 $386 to $386 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 653 $653 to $653 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, january, february, march, april, may, june, july and september are cheaper to travel to Vientiane. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!