Statistics on Melbourne-Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Rotterdam from Melbourne airport is $ 1870 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1588 (in february) and $ 2243 (in january), which is a saving of $ 282 or a surplus of $ 373 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1327 to $1382 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a saturday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Rotterdam before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Rotterdam plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1950 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Rotterdam from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1588, saving $ 282 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1870). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2243).
Flight Melbourne-Rotterdam: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1840 | $ 2243 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1383 | $ 1588 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1274 | $ 1817 | fair price |
| April | $ 1508 | $ 1962 | fair price |
| May | $ 1316 | $ 1835 | fair price |
| June | $ 1369 | $ 1600 | good price |
| July | $ 1639 | $ 2063 | fair price |
| August | $ 1435 | $ 1824 | fair price |
| September | $ 1450 | $ 1927 | fair price |
| October | $ 1301 | $ 1853 | fair price |
| November | $ 1309 | $ 1659 | good price |
| December | $ 1777 | $ 2074 | fair 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 Rotterdam
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Rotterdam range from $1105 to $2266. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1106 to $1161), 1% at the maximum price (from $2211 to $2266). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1603 to $1658 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Rotterdam flight
There are 11 companies that serve Melbourne from Rotterdam airport: Scoot, Qantas, Jetstar, Qatar Airways, China Eastern, Airasia X, Etihad Airways, British Airways, China Southern, Air China and Sichuan Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 1950 flights analyzed in previous years, Scoot was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Melbourne->Rotterdam route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Rotterdam 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 $138. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $122.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Rotterdam 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 $150. Conversely, departing from Rotterdam on a tuesday may cost you an additional $204.
Top prices Melbourne-Rotterdam
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Rotterdam | 10-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 1374 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Rotterdam | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 1268 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Rotterdam | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 1298 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Rotterdam | 15-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 1160 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Rotterdam | 01-06 to 20-06-2025 | $ 1348 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Rotterdam | 01-08 to 15-08-2025 | $ 1512 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Melbourne → Rotterdam | 15-08 to 22-08-2025 | $ 1344 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Rotterdam | 16-08 to 21-08-2025 | $ 1549 | layover flight with Royal Brunei Airlines |
| Melbourne → Rotterdam | 17-08 to 21-08-2025 | $ 1430 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Rotterdam | 09-02 to 16-02-2026 | $ 1470 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Rotterdam to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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-Rotterdam flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Rotterdam, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 1696 $, which is a saving of 174 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (184 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Rotterdam 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 2181 $) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1657 $) |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1872 $) |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1880 $) |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Rotterdam are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $103. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $150 more.
Melbourne to Rotterdam: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $ 1250 $1148 to $1374 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1348 $1348 to $1348 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 2994 $1573 to $4415 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1459 $1344 to $1549 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1667 $1659 to $1674 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 2618 $1470 to $3765 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, august and september are cheaper to travel to Rotterdam. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!