Statistics on Melbourne-Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Amsterdam from Melbourne airport is $ 1247 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1018 (in november) and $ 1447 (in december), which is a saving of $ 229 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 $922 to $976 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Amsterdam before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Amsterdam plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60205 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Amsterdam from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1018, saving $ 229 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1247). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1447).
Flight Melbourne-Amsterdam: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1246 | $ 1440 | high price |
| February | $ 955 | $ 1141 | fair price |
| March | $ 831 | $ 1059 | good price |
| April | $ 1051 | $ 1245 | fair price |
| May | $ 889 | $ 1103 | good price |
| June | $ 944 | $ 1181 | fair price |
| July | $ 1245 | $ 1447 | high price |
| August | $ 1067 | $ 1318 | fair price |
| September | $ 1081 | $ 1368 | high price |
| October | $ 957 | $ 1193 | fair price |
| November | $ 832 | $ 1018 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1233 | $ 1447 the most expensive | very 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 Amsterdam
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Amsterdam range from $650 to $1734. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $651 to $705), 1% at the maximum price (from $1680 to $1734). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1247 to $1301 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Amsterdam flight
There are 17 companies that serve Melbourne from Amsterdam airport: China Southern, China Eastern, Air India, Xiamen Airlines, Emirates, China Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, KLM, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Jetstar, Finnair, Qantas and Airasia X.
Data analysis:
Of the 60205 flights analyzed in previous years, China Southern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the Melbourne->Amsterdam route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Amsterdam 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 $37. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $49.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Amsterdam 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 $54. Conversely, departing from Amsterdam on a thursday may cost you an additional $68.
Top prices Melbourne-Amsterdam
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Amsterdam | 13-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 741 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Amsterdam | 15-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 825 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Amsterdam | 01-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 804 | layover flight with Xiamen Airlines |
| Melbourne → Amsterdam | 02-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 734 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Amsterdam | 03-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 739 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Amsterdam | 05-06 to 19-06-2025 | $ 746 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Amsterdam | 06-06 to 11-06-2025 | $ 733 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Amsterdam | 07-06 to 14-06-2025 | $ 745 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Amsterdam | 10-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 726 | layover flight with Xiamen Airlines |
| Melbourne → Amsterdam | 12-06 to 19-06-2025 | $ 746 | layover flight with China Southern |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Amsterdam 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-Amsterdam flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Amsterdam, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1121 $, which is a saving of 126 $ 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 (418 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Amsterdam 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: 1339 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1406), 3 to 4 months ($ 1429), 5 to 6 months ($ 1420), 8 to 9 months ($ 1414), 9 to 10 months ($ 1397) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1070 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1072), 2 to 3 months ($ 1076), 4 to 5 months ($ 1092), 5 to 6 months ($ 1105) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 936 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1015), 1 to 2 months ($ 1013), 3 to 4 months ($ 946), 4 to 5 months ($ 1011), 5 to 6 months ($ 992) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1125 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1164), 4 to 5 months ($ 1190), 5 to 6 months ($ 1237), 6 to 7 months ($ 1238), 7 to 8 months ($ 1234) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 957 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1068), 1 to 2 months ($ 974), 2 to 3 months ($ 995), 4 to 5 months ($ 981), 5 to 6 months ($ 1014) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 995 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1042), 2 to 3 months ($ 1032), 4 to 5 months ($ 1012), 5 to 6 months ($ 1009), 6 to 7 months ($ 1126) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1247 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1418), 2 to 3 months ($ 1297), 3 to 4 months ($ 1393), 4 to 5 months ($ 1362), 5 to 6 months ($ 1423), 6 to 7 months ($ 1358) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1060 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1172), 2 to 3 months ($ 1194), 4 to 5 months ($ 1177), 6 to 7 months ($ 1303) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1136 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1261), 3 to 4 months ($ 1162), 5 to 6 months ($ 1167), 6 to 7 months ($ 1285), 8 to 9 months ($ 1331) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 998 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1076), 2 to 3 months ($ 1104), 3 to 4 months ($ 1143), 4 to 5 months ($ 1055), 6 to 7 months ($ 1138) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 901 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 960), 3 to 4 months ($ 941), 4 to 5 months ($ 1012), 6 to 7 months ($ 952), 7 to 8 months ($ 1005) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1270 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1441), 4 to 5 months ($ 1345), 6 to 7 months ($ 1400), 7 to 8 months ($ 1367), 9 to 10 months ($ 1431) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Amsterdam are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $22. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $20 more.
Melbourne to Amsterdam: 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 | $ 1844 $1037 to $5952 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1005 $722 to $1330 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 905 $724 to $1208 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1595 $1112 to $5696 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1020 $888 to $1975 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1132 $861 to $3101 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1242 $799 to $10091 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 895 $825 to $969 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1260 $991 to $1505 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1510 $1095 to $3416 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1294 $917 to $3668 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, august, september, november and december are cheaper to travel to Amsterdam. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!