Statistics on Melbourne-Malta (Valletta) 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 Malta (Valletta) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Malta (Valletta) from Melbourne airport is $ 1423 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1189 (in may) and $ 1792 (in july), which is a saving of $ 235 or a surplus of $ 369 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1102 to $1154 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Malta (Valletta) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Malta (Valletta) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 17515 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Malta (Valletta) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1189, saving $ 235 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1423). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1792).
Flight Melbourne-Malta (Valletta): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1363 | $ 1655 | high price |
| February | $ 1028 | $ 1298 | good price |
| March | $ 1001 | $ 1374 | fair price |
| April | $ 1089 | $ 1388 | fair price |
| May | $ 994 | $ 1189 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1083 | $ 1352 | fair price |
| July | $ 1373 | $ 1792 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1113 | $ 1346 | fair price |
| September | $ 1176 | $ 1426 | fair price |
| October | $ 1004 | $ 1300 | good price |
| November | $ 996 | $ 1276 | good price |
| December | $ 1356 | $ 1685 | 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 Malta (Valletta)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Malta (Valletta) range from $786 to $1783. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $787 to $839), 1% at the maximum price (from $1731 to $1783). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1102 to $1154 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Malta flight
There are 17 companies that serve Melbourne from Malta (Valletta) airport: Scoot, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Qantas, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, China Eastern, Airasia X, Air China, Thai Airways, China Southern, Cebu Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Lufthansa, Malindo Air and Singapore Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 17515 flights analyzed in previous years, Scoot was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (16% of the time) on the Melbourne->Malta route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Malta (Valletta) 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 $28. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $79.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Malta (Valletta) 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 $17. Conversely, departing from Malta (Valletta) on a tuesday may cost you an additional $56.
Top prices Melbourne-Malta (Valletta)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Valletta | 01-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 929 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Valletta | 03-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 917 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Valletta | 09-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 930 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Valletta | 19-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 897 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Valletta | 17-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 932 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Valletta | 01-05 to 07-05-2025 | $ 980 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Valletta | 02-05 to 09-05-2025 | $ 961 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Valletta | 03-05 to 11-05-2025 | $ 957 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Valletta | 08-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 898 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Valletta | 20-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 926 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Malta (Valletta) 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-Malta flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Malta (Valletta), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1294 $, which is a saving of 129 $ 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 (246 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Malta (Valletta) 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: 1590 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1604) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1097 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1221), 3 to 4 months ($ 1194), 4 to 5 months ($ 1248) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1090 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1342), 3 to 4 months ($ 1138), 4 to 5 months ($ 1234), 5 to 6 months ($ 1189) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1210 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1331), 3 to 4 months ($ 1376), 4 to 5 months ($ 1384), 6 to 7 months ($ 1317), 7 to 8 months ($ 1288) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1057 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1163), 3 to 4 months ($ 1136), 4 to 5 months ($ 1167), 5 to 6 months ($ 1085), 6 to 7 months ($ 1166) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1168 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1221), 4 to 5 months ($ 1303), 5 to 6 months ($ 1276), 6 to 7 months ($ 1232), 7 to 8 months ($ 1268), 9 to 10 months ($ 1253), 10 to 11 months ($ 1335) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1457 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1783), 3 to 4 months ($ 1669), 4 to 5 months ($ 1709), 5 to 6 months ($ 1608), 8 to 9 months ($ 1576), 9 to 10 months ($ 1480) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1194 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1267), 3 to 4 months ($ 1259), 4 to 5 months ($ 1313) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1270 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1405), 2 to 3 months ($ 1305), 3 to 4 months ($ 1319), 4 to 5 months ($ 1287), 5 to 6 months ($ 1293), 7 to 8 months ($ 1416), 9 to 10 months ($ 1308) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1104 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1119), 3 to 4 months ($ 1169), 4 to 5 months ($ 1203), 5 to 6 months ($ 1261) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1131 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1159), 4 to 5 months ($ 1212), 5 to 6 months ($ 1219) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1421 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1614), 3 to 4 months ($ 1531) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Malta are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $30. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $26 more.
Melbourne to Malta (Valletta): 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 | $ 1708 $1066 to $2138 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1958 $1548 to $2210 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1008 $1004 to $1011 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 944 $897 to $1006 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1145 $932 to $1572 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1022 $898 to $1310 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1159 $1039 to $1276 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1369 $1323 to $1414 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1366 $1184 to $1590 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1236 $1163 to $1350 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1172 $1172 to $1172 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, april, may, june, july, september and october are cheaper to travel to Malta (Valletta). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!