Statistics on Melbourne-Maldives (Male) 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 the Maldives (Male) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to the Maldives (Male) from Melbourne airport is $ 819 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 684 (in november) and $ 1051 (in january), which is a saving of $ 136 or a surplus of $ 232 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $630 to $682 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to the Maldives (Male) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Maldives (Male) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60025 airfare prices from previous years for flights to the Maldives (Male) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 684, saving $ 136 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 819). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1051).
Flight Melbourne-Maldives (Male): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 874 | $ 1051 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 737 | $ 874 | fair price |
| March | $ 624 | $ 705 | good price |
| April | $ 724 | $ 868 | fair price |
| May | $ 625 | $ 725 | good price |
| June | $ 664 | $ 798 | fair price |
| July | $ 705 | $ 865 | fair price |
| August | $ 611 | $ 725 | good price |
| September | $ 634 | $ 780 | good price |
| October | $ 587 | $ 709 | good price |
| November | $ 595 | $ 684 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 856 | $ 1041 | 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 the Maldives (Male)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Maldives (Male) range from $419 to $1259. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $420 to $472), 1% at the maximum price (from $1206 to $1259). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $630 to $682 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Maldives flight
There are 9 companies that serve Melbourne from Maldives (Male) airport: Airasia X, Scoot, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Vietjet Air and China Eastern.
Data analysis:
Of the 60025 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (54% of the time) on the Melbourne->Maldives route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Maldives (Male) 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 $11. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $24.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Maldives (Male) to Melbourne departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $15. Conversely, departing from Maldives (Male) on a friday may cost you an additional $13.
Top prices Melbourne-Maldives (Male)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Male | 04-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 577 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Male | 06-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 584 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Male | 07-03 to 12-03-2025 | $ 572 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Male | 10-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 526 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Male | 11-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 560 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Male | 13-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 582 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Male | 17-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 493 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Male | 21-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 588 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Male | 22-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 585 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Male | 02-06 to 08-06-2025 | $ 582 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Maldives (Male) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 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-Maldives 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 the Maldives (Male), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 748 $, which is a saving of 71 $ 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 (214 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to the Maldives (Male) 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 935 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1023), 3 to 4 months ($ 958), 4 to 5 months ($ 975), 5 to 6 months ($ 957), 6 to 7 months ($ 963), 8 to 9 months ($ 1004), 9 to 10 months ($ 1028) |
| February | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 726 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 829), 2 to 3 months ($ 874), 3 to 4 months ($ 825), 4 to 5 months ($ 841), 5 to 6 months ($ 836), 7 to 8 months ($ 843), 8 to 9 months ($ 744), 10 to 11 months ($ 753) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 639 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 650), 5 to 6 months ($ 693), 6 to 7 months ($ 681), 7 to 8 months ($ 697), 8 to 9 months ($ 688), 10 to 11 months ($ 687) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 765 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 790), 1 to 2 months ($ 822), 2 to 3 months ($ 827), 5 to 6 months ($ 772) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 636 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 693), 3 to 4 months ($ 670), 4 to 5 months ($ 673) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 714 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 743), 4 to 5 months ($ 759), 5 to 6 months ($ 744), 7 to 8 months ($ 797), 9 to 10 months ($ 798), 10 to 11 months ($ 795) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 719 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 838), 2 to 3 months ($ 823), 3 to 4 months ($ 776), 5 to 6 months ($ 784), 6 to 7 months ($ 813), 7 to 8 months ($ 837), 8 to 9 months ($ 819) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 636 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 721), 3 to 4 months ($ 688), 4 to 5 months ($ 692), 5 to 6 months ($ 680), 6 to 7 months ($ 666), 7 to 8 months ($ 717), 8 to 9 months ($ 719) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 682 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 715), 3 to 4 months ($ 694), 5 to 6 months ($ 721), 6 to 7 months ($ 737) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 633 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 663), 2 to 3 months ($ 651), 4 to 5 months ($ 702), 5 to 6 months ($ 681), 6 to 7 months ($ 655), 7 to 8 months ($ 673) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 633 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 637), 3 to 4 months ($ 638), 4 to 5 months ($ 639), 6 to 7 months ($ 644), 7 to 8 months ($ 639), 8 to 9 months ($ 659) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 909 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 948), 2 to 3 months ($ 948), 3 to 4 months ($ 962), 4 to 5 months ($ 952), 5 to 6 months ($ 956), 6 to 7 months ($ 955), 8 to 9 months ($ 938) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Maldives are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Melbourne to the Maldives (Male): 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 | $ 740 $663 to $954 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 954 $589 to $1368 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1064 $625 to $1999 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 726 $541 to $1537 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 676 $489 to $2064 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 889 $585 to $3729 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 744 $505 to $901 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 764 $571 to $1005 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1099 $615 to $1274 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1221 $587 to $3084 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1189 $597 to $3378 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1315 $618 to $5042 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, february, march and june are cheaper to travel to the Maldives (Male). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!