Statistics on Melbourne-New Caledonia (Noumea) 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 New Caledonia (Noumea) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to New Caledonia (Noumea) from Melbourne airport is $ 560 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 503 (in march) and $ 653 (in december), which is a saving of $ 57 or a surplus of $ 94 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $473 to $525 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to New Caledonia (Noumea) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-New Caledonia (Noumea) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 59491 airfare prices from previous years for flights to New Caledonia (Noumea) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 503, saving $ 57 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 560). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 653).
Flight Melbourne-New Caledonia (Noumea): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 547 | $ 650 | high price |
| February | $ 487 | $ 547 | fair price |
| March | $ 439 | $ 503 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 492 | $ 566 | fair price |
| May | $ 446 | $ 515 | good price |
| June | $ 476 | $ 529 | fair price |
| July | $ 495 | $ 540 | fair price |
| August | $ 481 | $ 548 | fair price |
| September | $ 492 | $ 550 | fair price |
| October | $ 496 | $ 575 | fair price |
| November | $ 491 | $ 534 | fair price |
| December | $ 535 | $ 653 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 New Caledonia (Noumea)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to New Caledonia (Noumea) range from $315 to $893. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $315 to $368), 1% at the maximum price (from $840 to $893). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $473 to $525 (23% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->New Caledonia flight
There are 4 companies that serve Melbourne from New Caledonia (Noumea) airport: Qantas, Jetstar, Aircalin and Virgin Australia.
Data analysis:
Of the 59491 flights analyzed in previous years, Qantas was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (43% of the time) on the Melbourne->New Caledonia route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Melbourne-New Caledonia (Noumea) flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 62 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-New Caledonia (Noumea) 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 $10. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $34.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from New Caledonia (Noumea) to Melbourne departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $9. Conversely, departing from New Caledonia (Noumea) on a thursday may cost you an additional $19.
Top prices Melbourne-New Caledonia (Noumea)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Noumea | 01-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 531 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Noumea | 06-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 520 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Noumea | 08-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 517 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Noumea | 10-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 524 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Noumea | 11-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 521 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Melbourne → Noumea | 12-06 to 23-06-2025 | $ 519 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Noumea | 19-07 to 23-07-2025 | $ 518 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Noumea | 15-09 to 29-09-2025 | $ 521 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Noumea | 19-09 to 26-09-2025 | $ 531 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Noumea | 11-10 to 19-10-2025 | $ 523 | layover flight with Qantas |
When to book your flight Melbourne - New Caledonia (Noumea) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 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-New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia (Noumea), it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 522 $, which is a saving of 38 $ 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 (136 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to New Caledonia (Noumea) 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: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 567 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 638), 3 to 4 months ($ 641), 4 to 5 months ($ 582), 5 to 6 months ($ 609), 6 to 7 months ($ 607), 7 to 8 months ($ 610), 9 to 10 months ($ 577) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 514 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 532), 3 to 4 months ($ 530) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 474 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 492), 2 to 3 months ($ 499), 4 to 5 months ($ 487), 5 to 6 months ($ 503), 6 to 7 months ($ 479) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 527 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 547), 5 to 6 months ($ 554), 6 to 7 months ($ 548), 7 to 8 months ($ 534) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 472 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 513), 2 to 3 months ($ 488), 3 to 4 months ($ 485), 4 to 5 months ($ 498), 6 to 7 months ($ 478), 7 to 8 months ($ 515), 8 to 9 months ($ 513) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 489 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 503), 3 to 4 months ($ 523), 4 to 5 months ($ 501), 5 to 6 months ($ 502), 7 to 8 months ($ 499), 8 to 9 months ($ 526) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 496 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 538), 2 to 3 months ($ 517), 4 to 5 months ($ 513), 5 to 6 months ($ 501), 6 to 7 months ($ 531), 7 to 8 months ($ 497), 8 to 9 months ($ 512) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 471 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 510), 5 to 6 months ($ 495), 6 to 7 months ($ 508), 7 to 8 months ($ 522), 8 to 9 months ($ 487), 9 to 10 months ($ 515), 10 to 11 months ($ 527) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 494 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 521), 4 to 5 months ($ 509), 5 to 6 months ($ 496), 7 to 8 months ($ 502), 8 to 9 months ($ 532), 9 to 10 months ($ 506), 10 to 11 months ($ 540) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 493 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 558), 4 to 5 months ($ 531), 5 to 6 months ($ 514), 7 to 8 months ($ 506), 8 to 9 months ($ 520), 9 to 10 months ($ 564), 10 to 11 months ($ 536) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 475 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 523), 3 to 4 months ($ 516), 4 to 5 months ($ 525), 5 to 6 months ($ 511), 7 to 8 months ($ 478), 8 to 9 months ($ 480), 9 to 10 months ($ 523), 10 to 11 months ($ 532) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 545 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 612), 4 to 5 months ($ 607), 5 to 6 months ($ 584), 6 to 7 months ($ 647), 7 to 8 months ($ 577), 9 to 10 months ($ 571), 10 to 11 months ($ 612) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->New Caledonia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Melbourne to New Caledonia (Noumea): 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 | $ 1322 $883 to $2063 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1065 $586 to $2308 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 780 $573 to $1610 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 744 $522 to $1370 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 593 $541 to $667 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 605 $516 to $1292 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 561 $519 to $585 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 602 $518 to $683 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 589 $589 to $589 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 525 $521 to $531 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 541 $523 to $558 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 584 $584 to $584 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, september and october are cheaper to travel to New Caledonia (Noumea). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!