Statistics on Melbourne-Antananarivo 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 Antananarivo (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Antananarivo from Melbourne airport is $ 1741 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1566 (in march) and $ 1960 (in january), which is a saving of $ 175 or a surplus of $ 220 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1423 to $1476 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Antananarivo before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Antananarivo plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3027 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Antananarivo from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1566, saving $ 175 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1741). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1960).
Flight Melbourne-Antananarivo: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1716 | $ 1960 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1538 | $ 1654 | fair price |
| March | $ 1457 | $ 1566 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1565 | $ 1790 | fair price |
| May | $ 1517 | $ 1715 | fair price |
| June | $ 1500 | $ 1674 | fair price |
| July | $ 1609 | $ 1809 | fair price |
| August | $ 1512 | $ 1667 | fair price |
| September | $ 1485 | $ 1744 | fair price |
| October | $ 1489 | $ 1746 | fair price |
| November | $ 1548 | $ 1709 | fair price |
| December | $ 1570 | $ 1859 | 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 Antananarivo
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Antananarivo range from $1317 to $2213. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1318 to $1370), 1% at the maximum price (from $2160 to $2213). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1581 to $1634 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Antananarivo flight
There are 10 companies that serve Melbourne from Antananarivo airport: Jetstar, Thai Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, China Southern, Emirates, Qantas, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines, Vietjet Air and Airasia X.
Data analysis:
Of the 3027 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Melbourne->Antananarivo route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Antananarivo flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $90. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $89.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Antananarivo 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 $49. Conversely, departing from Antananarivo on a monday may cost you an additional $109.
Top prices Melbourne-Antananarivo
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Antananarivo | 04-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 1445 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Melbourne → Antananarivo | 19-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 1131 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Antananarivo | 01-03 to 08-03-2025 | $ 1365 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Melbourne → Antananarivo | 07-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 1657 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Antananarivo | 17-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 1642 | layover flight with Thai Airways |
| Melbourne → Antananarivo | 18-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 1638 | layover flight with Thai Airways |
| Melbourne → Antananarivo | 19-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 1666 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Antananarivo | 05-05 to 09-05-2025 | $ 1634 | layover flight with Thai Airways |
| Melbourne → Antananarivo | 12-07 to 31-07-2025 | $ 1655 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Antananarivo | 02-08 to 25-08-2025 | $ 1668 | layover flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Antananarivo to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 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-Antananarivo 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 Antananarivo, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1702 $, which is a saving of 39 $ 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 (61 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Antananarivo 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1954 $) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1493 $) |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1610 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1655) |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1629 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1644 $) |
| October | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1692 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1619 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Antananarivo are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $31. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $24 more.
Melbourne to Antananarivo: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 2025 $1814 to $2424 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2104 $1889 to $2541 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1288 $1131 to $1445 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1636 $1365 to $1883 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1668 $1638 to $1721 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1634 $1634 to $1634 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1740 $1655 to $1909 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1668 $1668 to $1668 | fair price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1889 $1889 to $1889 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1972 $1911 to $2032 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, april, may and july are cheaper to travel to Antananarivo. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!