Statistics on Melbourne-Mauritius (Port Louis) 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 Mauritius (Port Louis) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Mauritius (Port Louis) from Melbourne airport is $ 1566 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1383 (in march) and $ 1932 (in january), which is a saving of $ 184 or a surplus of $ 366 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1355 to $1409 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a saturday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Mauritius (Port Louis) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Mauritius (Port Louis) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Mauritius (Port Louis) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1383, saving $ 184 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1566). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1932).
Flight Melbourne-Mauritius (Port Louis): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1636 | $ 1932 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1265 | $ 1460 | good price |
| March | $ 1213 | $ 1383 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1420 | $ 1546 | fair price |
| May | $ 1322 | $ 1457 | good price |
| June | $ 1369 | $ 1553 | fair price |
| July | $ 1444 | $ 1626 | fair price |
| August | $ 1316 | $ 1447 | good price |
| September | $ 1357 | $ 1521 | fair price |
| October | $ 1344 | $ 1487 | good price |
| November | $ 1369 | $ 1503 | fair price |
| December | $ 1613 | $ 1878 | 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 Mauritius (Port Louis)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Mauritius (Port Louis) range from $1083 to $2005. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1084 to $1138), 1% at the maximum price (from $1951 to $2005). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1355 to $1409 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Mauritius flight
There are 11 companies that serve Melbourne from Mauritius (Port Louis) airport: Emirates, Jetstar, Scoot, Airasia X, Qantas, Vietjet Air, Malindo Air, Virgin Australia, Thai Airways, Air Mauritius and Malaysia Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Emirates was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% of the time) on the Melbourne->Mauritius route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Mauritius (Port Louis) 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 $20. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $30.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Mauritius (Port Louis) to Melbourne departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday for your return date, you will save an average of $29. Conversely, departing from Mauritius (Port Louis) on a friday may cost you an additional $41.
Top prices Melbourne-Mauritius (Port Louis)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Port Louis | 08-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 1008 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Port Louis | 18-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 1003 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Port Louis | 03-06 to 10-06-2025 | $ 938 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Port Louis | 06-06 to 15-06-2025 | $ 962 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Port Louis | 09-06 to 14-06-2025 | $ 995 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Port Louis | 15-06 to 27-06-2025 | $ 941 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Port Louis | 04-08 to 11-08-2025 | $ 930 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Melbourne → Port Louis | 06-08 to 19-08-2025 | $ 995 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Melbourne → Port Louis | 13-08 to 23-08-2025 | $ 934 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Port Louis | 09-09 to 16-09-2025 | $ 962 | layover flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Mauritius (Port Louis) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 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-Mauritius 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 Mauritius (Port Louis), it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1524 $, which is a saving of 42 $ 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 (167 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Mauritius (Port Louis) 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1583 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1909), 4 to 5 months ($ 1805), 5 to 6 months ($ 1757), 6 to 7 months ($ 1690), 7 to 8 months ($ 1655), 8 to 9 months ($ 1674), 10 to 11 months ($ 1635), 11 to 12 months ($ 1829) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1384 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1386), 3 to 4 months ($ 1406), 4 to 5 months ($ 1456), 5 to 6 months ($ 1455) |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1342 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1358), 2 to 3 months ($ 1343), 3 to 4 months ($ 1383) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1492 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1523), 1 to 2 months ($ 1505), 4 to 5 months ($ 1546) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1351 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1371), 4 to 5 months ($ 1457), 6 to 7 months ($ 1446) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1466 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1511), 2 to 3 months ($ 1470), 3 to 4 months ($ 1549), 5 to 6 months ($ 1542), 7 to 8 months ($ 1506), 8 to 9 months ($ 1505) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1585 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1603), 3 to 4 months ($ 1601), 4 to 5 months ($ 1590), 5 to 6 months ($ 1623), 8 to 9 months ($ 1601) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1354 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1446), 1 to 2 months ($ 1394), 2 to 3 months ($ 1418), 3 to 4 months ($ 1420), 4 to 5 months ($ 1432) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1459 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1480), 5 to 6 months ($ 1503), 6 to 7 months ($ 1499), 8 to 9 months ($ 1487), 10 to 11 months ($ 1478) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1391 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1428), 3 to 4 months ($ 1428), 4 to 5 months ($ 1460), 5 to 6 months ($ 1451), 6 to 7 months ($ 1423) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1418 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1458), 3 to 4 months ($ 1452), 4 to 5 months ($ 1466), 5 to 6 months ($ 1457), 6 to 7 months ($ 1472), 7 to 8 months ($ 1469) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1640 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1857), 4 to 5 months ($ 1760), 5 to 6 months ($ 1808), 6 to 7 months ($ 1734), 7 to 8 months ($ 1667), 9 to 10 months ($ 1645), 10 to 11 months ($ 1704), 11 to 12 months ($ 1802) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Mauritius are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $22. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $19 more.
Melbourne to Mauritius (Port Louis): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1422 $1095 to $1917 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1159 $996 to $1614 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1019 $921 to $1149 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1279 $1066 to $1480 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1050 $924 to $1834 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1181 $962 to $1393 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1245 $1064 to $1833 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1137 $1048 to $1278 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1427 $1149 to $1677 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1492 $1396 to $1613 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1441 $1270 to $1612 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Mauritius (Port Louis). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!