Statistics on Melbourne-Manila 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 Manila (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Manila from Melbourne airport is $ 593 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 507 (in october) and $ 851 (in january), which is a saving of $ 86 or a surplus of $ 259 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $369 to $422 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Manila before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Manila plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 64792 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Manila from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 507, saving $ 86 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 593). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 851).
Flight Melbourne-Manila: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 657 | $ 851 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 421 | $ 532 | good price |
| March | $ 417 | $ 509 | good price |
| April | $ 480 | $ 571 | good price |
| May | $ 417 | $ 509 | good price |
| June | $ 483 | $ 575 | good price |
| July | $ 485 | $ 622 | fair price |
| August | $ 417 | $ 526 | good price |
| September | $ 457 | $ 581 | good price |
| October | $ 409 | $ 507 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 421 | $ 525 | good price |
| December | $ 631 | $ 797 | 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 Manila
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Manila range from $264 to $1001. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $264 to $317), 1% at the maximum price (from $949 to $1001). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $369 to $422 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Manila flight
There are 8 companies that serve Melbourne from Manila airport: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Scoot, Airasia X, Jetstar, China Southern, Xiamen Airlines and Royal Brunei Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 64792 flights analyzed in previous years, Philippine Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (31% of the time) on the Melbourne->Manila route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Melbourne-Manila flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 137 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Manila flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $91. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $68.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Manila 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 $94. Conversely, departing from Manila on a friday may cost you an additional $71.
Top prices Melbourne-Manila
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Manila | 06-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 336 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Manila | 12-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 335 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Manila | 13-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 335 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Manila | 07-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 311 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Manila | 08-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 316 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Manila | 16-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 335 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Manila | 22-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 336 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Manila | 12-06 to 26-06-2025 | $ 326 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Manila | 13-08 to 27-08-2025 | $ 331 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Manila | 23-10 to 30-10-2025 | $ 336 | layover flight with Airasia X |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Manila to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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-Manila flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Manila, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 559 $, which is a saving of 34 $ 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 (132 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Manila 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 704 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 803), 5 to 6 months ($ 800), 6 to 7 months ($ 787), 8 to 9 months ($ 752), 9 to 10 months ($ 741) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 469 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 522), 4 to 5 months ($ 497), 6 to 7 months ($ 518), 7 to 8 months ($ 502), 8 to 9 months ($ 506), 9 to 10 months ($ 527), 10 to 11 months ($ 530) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 469 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 505), 3 to 4 months ($ 493), 4 to 5 months ($ 477), 6 to 7 months ($ 501), 7 to 8 months ($ 509), 8 to 9 months ($ 493) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 536 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 560), 3 to 4 months ($ 547), 5 to 6 months ($ 544), 6 to 7 months ($ 545), 7 to 8 months ($ 549) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 420 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 471), 2 to 3 months ($ 453), 3 to 4 months ($ 490), 4 to 5 months ($ 494), 5 to 6 months ($ 495), 6 to 7 months ($ 499), 7 to 8 months ($ 491), 8 to 9 months ($ 508) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 483 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 500), 3 to 4 months ($ 508), 4 to 5 months ($ 567), 5 to 6 months ($ 549), 6 to 7 months ($ 552), 7 to 8 months ($ 524), 8 to 9 months ($ 536), 9 to 10 months ($ 547) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 512 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 575), 2 to 3 months ($ 518), 4 to 5 months ($ 581), 5 to 6 months ($ 558), 6 to 7 months ($ 594), 7 to 8 months ($ 615), 8 to 9 months ($ 591), 9 to 10 months ($ 599) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 422 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 480), 2 to 3 months ($ 453), 4 to 5 months ($ 427), 5 to 6 months ($ 474), 6 to 7 months ($ 503), 7 to 8 months ($ 523), 8 to 9 months ($ 513) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 448 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 557), 2 to 3 months ($ 537), 3 to 4 months ($ 512), 4 to 5 months ($ 476), 6 to 7 months ($ 469), 7 to 8 months ($ 543), 8 to 9 months ($ 576) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 462 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 505), 2 to 3 months ($ 485), 3 to 4 months ($ 484), 4 to 5 months ($ 465), 5 to 6 months ($ 470), 7 to 8 months ($ 479), 8 to 9 months ($ 488) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 466 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 513), 2 to 3 months ($ 483), 3 to 4 months ($ 489), 4 to 5 months ($ 467), 6 to 7 months ($ 510), 7 to 8 months ($ 504), 8 to 9 months ($ 499) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 697 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 780), 7 to 8 months ($ 700), 8 to 9 months ($ 725), 9 to 10 months ($ 724), 10 to 11 months ($ 765) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Manila are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $5 more.
Melbourne to Manila: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 623 $482 to $858 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 884 $516 to $1446 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 872 $482 to $1777 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 607 $337 to $2724 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 459 $319 to $619 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 543 $370 to $891 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 408 $311 to $768 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 457 $326 to $684 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 627 $349 to $1123 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 481 $331 to $892 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 815 $339 to $1237 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 921 $336 to $6424 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, march, april, may, june and august are cheaper to travel to Manila. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!