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 $ 1274 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1016 (in november) and $ 1503 (in july), which is a saving of $ 259 or a surplus of $ 229 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1212 to $1265 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday 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 60188 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 ($ 1016, saving $ 259 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1274). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1503).

Flight Melbourne-Amsterdam: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1209 $ 1404 high price
February$ 987 $ 1175 fair price
March$ 891 $ 1127 good price
April$ 1052 $ 1286 fair price
May$ 908 $ 1144 fair price
June$ 1009 $ 1268 fair price
July$ 1270 $ 1503 very high price
August$ 1121 $ 1351 fair price
September$ 1099 $ 1389 high price
October$ 966 $ 1184 fair price
November$ 807 $ 1016 very good price
December$ 1224 $ 1434 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 $685 to $1792. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $685 to $738), 1% at the maximum price (from $1739 to $1792). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1212 to $1265 (8% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Amsterdam flight

There are 18 companies that serve Melbourne from Amsterdam airport: China Eastern, China Southern, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Xiamen Airlines, Scoot, China Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways, Air India, Jetstar, Turkish Airlines, Qantas, Finnair, Airasia X and Air France.

Data analysis:

Of the 60188 flights analyzed in previous years, China Eastern 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 tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $28. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $52.

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 $44. Conversely, departing from Amsterdam on a thursday may cost you an additional $53.


Top prices Melbourne-Amsterdam

Round tripDatesPrice
Melbourne → Amsterdam11-02 to 26-02-2025$ 751 
Melbourne → Amsterdam12-02 to 26-02-2025$ 750 
Melbourne → Amsterdam18-02 to 25-02-2025$ 738 
Melbourne → Amsterdam01-03 to 16-03-2025$ 745 
Melbourne → Amsterdam02-03 to 14-03-2025$ 744 
Melbourne → Amsterdam03-03 to 17-03-2025$ 739 
Melbourne → Amsterdam08-03 to 30-03-2025$ 752 
Melbourne → Amsterdam10-03 to 14-03-2025$ 750 
Melbourne → Amsterdam06-05 to 20-05-2025$ 757 
Melbourne → Amsterdam10-05 to 24-05-2025$ 761 


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 tuesday.

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 1207 $, which is a saving of 67 $ 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 (355 $ 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: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1274 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1389), 3 to 4 months ($ 1389), 4 to 5 months ($ 1302), 5 to 6 months ($ 1381), 9 to 10 months ($ 1404)

February

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1055 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1062), 2 to 3 months ($ 1146), 4 to 5 months ($ 1062), 5 to 6 months ($ 1074)

March

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 965 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1038), 3 to 4 months ($ 974), 4 to 5 months ($ 991), 6 to 7 months ($ 1040)

April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1100 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1184), 4 to 5 months ($ 1256), 5 to 6 months ($ 1215), 6 to 7 months ($ 1204), 7 to 8 months ($ 1200)

May

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 982 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1119), 1 to 2 months ($ 1100), 3 to 4 months ($ 1011), 5 to 6 months ($ 1053), 6 to 7 months ($ 1139), 7 to 8 months ($ 1086)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1113 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1240), 5 to 6 months ($ 1152), 7 to 8 months ($ 1243), 8 to 9 months ($ 1158)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1319 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1380), 2 to 3 months ($ 1459), 6 to 7 months ($ 1484), 10 to 11 months ($ 1489)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1144 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1325), 2 to 3 months ($ 1261), 3 to 4 months ($ 1291), 4 to 5 months ($ 1335)

September

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1226 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1348), 3 to 4 months ($ 1289), 4 to 5 months ($ 1375), 5 to 6 months ($ 1338), 6 to 7 months ($ 1360), 8 to 9 months ($ 1350)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1046 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1073), 3 to 4 months ($ 1117), 4 to 5 months ($ 1148), 5 to 6 months ($ 1148), 6 to 7 months ($ 1178)

November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 876 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1009), 1 to 2 months ($ 933), 3 to 4 months ($ 915), 4 to 5 months ($ 984)

December

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1234 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1430), 2 to 3 months ($ 1401), 4 to 5 months ($ 1308)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Amsterdam are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $21. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $31 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
November 2024$ 1202
$1151 to $1252
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December 2024$ 1609
$1030 to $2701
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January 2025$ 1588
$1110 to $2377
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February 2025$ 969
$738 to $1558
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March 2025$ 850
$738 to $1075
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April 2025$ 1082
$763 to $1562
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May 2025$ 883
$756 to $1397
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June 2025$ 991
$756 to $2078
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July 2025$ 1410
$1151 to $2244
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August 2025$ 1418
$1083 to $3728
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September 2025$ 1156
$967 to $2190
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October 2025$ 1583
$949 to $3931
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, february, march, april, may, june, july and september are cheaper to travel to Amsterdam. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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