Statistics on Melbourne-Penang 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 Penang (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Penang from Melbourne airport is $ 518 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 399 (in august) and $ 769 (in january), which is a saving of $ 119 or a surplus of $ 251 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $371 to $424 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Penang before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Penang plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Penang from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 399, saving $ 119 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 518). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 769).
Flight Melbourne-Penang: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 650 | $ 769 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 450 | $ 532 | fair price |
| March | $ 350 | $ 427 | good price |
| April | $ 440 | $ 545 | fair price |
| May | $ 328 | $ 399 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 386 | $ 466 | good price |
| July | $ 446 | $ 547 | fair price |
| August | $ 326 | $ 399 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 413 | $ 520 | good price |
| October | $ 335 | $ 444 | good price |
| November | $ 365 | $ 441 | good price |
| December | $ 575 | $ 715 | 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 Penang
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Penang range from $212 to $1005. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $212 to $265), 1% at the maximum price (from $953 to $1005). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $424 to $477 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Penang flight
There are 5 companies that serve Melbourne from Penang airport: Airasia X, Scoot, Jetstar, Malaysia Airlines and Malindo Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (44% of the time) on the Melbourne->Penang route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Penang 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 $12. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $14.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Penang to Melbourne departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $16. Conversely, departing from Penang on a friday may cost you an additional $17.
Top prices Melbourne-Penang
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Penang | 01-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 365 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Penang | 01-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 314 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Penang | 02-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 288 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Penang | 03-03 to 14-03-2025 | $ 288 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Penang | 10-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 280 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Penang | 15-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 361 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Penang | 23-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 352 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Penang | 03-05 to 09-05-2025 | $ 301 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Penang | 02-06 to 15-06-2025 | $ 378 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Penang | 23-07 to 30-07-2025 | $ 360 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Penang to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 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-Penang 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 Penang, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 505 $, which is a saving of 13 $ 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 (235 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Penang 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: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 649 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 763), 5 to 6 months ($ 755), 6 to 7 months ($ 728), 7 to 8 months ($ 689), 9 to 10 months ($ 741) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 462 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 505), 2 to 3 months ($ 496), 3 to 4 months ($ 497), 9 to 10 months ($ 521), 10 to 11 months ($ 507) |
| March | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 333 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 371), 3 to 4 months ($ 364), 4 to 5 months ($ 406), 5 to 6 months ($ 408), 6 to 7 months ($ 425), 9 to 10 months ($ 420) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 468 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 514), 1 to 2 months ($ 514), 2 to 3 months ($ 481), 4 to 5 months ($ 511) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 353 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 357), 3 to 4 months ($ 370), 4 to 5 months ($ 379) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 414 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 447), 2 to 3 months ($ 428), 4 to 5 months ($ 426), 5 to 6 months ($ 415), 6 to 7 months ($ 455), 7 to 8 months ($ 466), 9 to 10 months ($ 463) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 474 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 496), 3 to 4 months ($ 479), 4 to 5 months ($ 479), 5 to 6 months ($ 516), 6 to 7 months ($ 528) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 329 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 364), 2 to 3 months ($ 362), 4 to 5 months ($ 371), 5 to 6 months ($ 387), 6 to 7 months ($ 382) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 442 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 485), 2 to 3 months ($ 443), 3 to 4 months ($ 444), 4 to 5 months ($ 449), 6 to 7 months ($ 447), 7 to 8 months ($ 486), 9 to 10 months ($ 506) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 342 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 431), 2 to 3 months ($ 395), 3 to 4 months ($ 370), 4 to 5 months ($ 376), 6 to 7 months ($ 414), 7 to 8 months ($ 423), 8 to 9 months ($ 408) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 369 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 400), 3 to 4 months ($ 414), 4 to 5 months ($ 386), 5 to 6 months ($ 382), 7 to 8 months ($ 424), 8 to 9 months ($ 420) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 605 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 689), 4 to 5 months ($ 669), 5 to 6 months ($ 672), 6 to 7 months ($ 648), 8 to 9 months ($ 615), 9 to 10 months ($ 703) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Penang are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $7 more.
Melbourne to Penang: 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 | $ 690 $478 to $788 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 696 $408 to $1072 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 754 $455 to $1496 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 486 $280 to $853 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 434 $274 to $669 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 565 $352 to $756 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 484 $276 to $624 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 589 $378 to $776 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 843 $360 to $972 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 812 $574 to $1115 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 859 $422 to $1219 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 715 $345 to $961 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Penang. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!