Statistics on Melbourne-Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Johor Bahru from Melbourne airport is $ 560 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 441 (in august) and $ 761 (in january), which is a saving of $ 120 or a surplus of $ 201 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $424 to $477 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Johor Bahru before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Johor Bahru plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4326 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Johor Bahru from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 441, saving $ 120 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 560). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 761).
Flight Melbourne-Johor Bahru: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 628 | $ 761 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 496 | $ 599 | fair price |
| March | $ 402 | $ 491 | good price |
| April | $ 440 | $ 526 | good price |
| May | $ 398 | $ 469 | good price |
| June | $ 438 | $ 505 | good price |
| July | $ 487 | $ 578 | fair price |
| August | $ 399 | $ 441 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 480 | $ 601 | fair price |
| October | $ 415 | $ 498 | good price |
| November | $ 440 | $ 539 | good price |
| December | $ 590 | $ 707 | 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 Johor Bahru
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Johor Bahru range from $318 to $953. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $318 to $371), 1% at the maximum price (from $900 to $953). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $424 to $477 (18% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Johor Bahru flight
There are 4 companies that serve Melbourne from Johor Bahru airport: Airasia X, Scoot, Jetstar and Malaysia Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 4326 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (77% of the time) on the Melbourne->Johor Bahru route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Johor Bahru flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $22. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $41.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Johor Bahru 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 $46. Conversely, departing from Johor Bahru on a friday may cost you an additional $26.
Top prices Melbourne-Johor Bahru
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Johor Bahru | 14-12 to 20-12-2024 | $ 655 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Johor Bahru | 12-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 638 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Johor Bahru | 13-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 638 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Johor Bahru | 03-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 541 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Johor Bahru | 06-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 525 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Johor Bahru | 08-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 453 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Johor Bahru | 12-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 435 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Johor Bahru | 21-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 375 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Johor Bahru | 17-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 393 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Johor Bahru | 06-06 to 15-06-2025 | $ 555 | layover flight with Airasia X |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Johor Bahru to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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-Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 519 $, which is a saving of 41 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (52 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Johor Bahru 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: 731 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 745), 3 to 4 months ($ 737) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 448 $) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 507 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 507) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 417 $) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 436 $) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 533 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 392 $) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 510 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 562) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 467 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 534 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Johor Bahru are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $10. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $14 more.
Melbourne to Johor Bahru: 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 | $ 765 $655 to $998 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 812 $638 to $998 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 466 $375 to $541 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 393 $393 to $393 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 555 $555 to $555 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 884 $884 to $884 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february and march are cheaper to travel to Johor Bahru. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!