Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Faro (Algarve) (from: Melbourne)

The average price to go to Faro (Algarve) from Melbourne airport is $ 1708 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1304 (in november) and $ 2006 (in august), which is a saving of $ 405 or a surplus of $ 298 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1159 to $1212 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a thursday 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 Faro (Algarve) 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-Faro (Algarve) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 2742 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Faro (Algarve) 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 ($ 1304, saving $ 405 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1708). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 2006).

Flight Melbourne-Faro (Algarve): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1589 $ 1877 high price
February$ 1274 $ 1589 fair price
March$ 1104 $ 1354 good price
April$ 1295 $ 1733 fair price
May$ 1106 $ 1602 fair price
June$ 1161 $ 1529 fair price
July$ 1511 $ 1990 high price
August$ 1361 $ 2006 very high price
September$ 1246 $ 1849 high price
October$ 1177 $ 1717 fair price
November$ 1064 $ 1304 very good price
December$ 1556 $ 1943 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 Faro (Algarve)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Melbourne to Faro (Algarve) range from $896 to $3056. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $896 to $949), 1% at the maximum price (from $3003 to $3056). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1265 to $1318 (6% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Faro (Algarve) flight

There are 13 companies that serve Melbourne from Faro (Algarve) airport: Qantas, Scoot, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Airasia X, China Eastern, Emirates, Qatar Airways, KLM, China Southern, Air China, Lufthansa and Thai Airways.

Data analysis:

Of the 2742 flights analyzed in previous years, Qantas was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Melbourne->Faro (Algarve) route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Melbourne-Faro (Algarve) 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 $135. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $153.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Faro (Algarve) to Melbourne departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $162. Conversely, departing from Faro (Algarve) on a friday may cost you an additional $310.


Top prices Melbourne-Faro (Algarve)

Round tripDatesPrice
Melbourne → Faro (Algarve)01-01 to 08-01-2025$ 1886 
Melbourne → Faro (Algarve)07-02 to 14-02-2025$ 1059 
Melbourne → Faro (Algarve)13-02 to 27-02-2025$ 1009 
Melbourne → Faro (Algarve)01-03 to 28-03-2025$ 1100 
Melbourne → Faro (Algarve)05-04 to 20-04-2025$ 1288 
Melbourne → Faro (Algarve)09-04 to 16-04-2025$ 1536 
Melbourne → Faro (Algarve)20-04 to 27-04-2025$ 1461 
Melbourne → Faro (Algarve)04-06 to 11-06-2025$ 1803 
Melbourne → Faro (Algarve)12-07 to 19-07-2025$ 1712 
Melbourne → Faro (Algarve)06-10 to 19-10-2025$ 1803 


When to book your flight Melbourne - Faro (Algarve) 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-Faro (Algarve) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Faro (Algarve), it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1487 $, which is a saving of 221 $ 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 (570 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Melbourne to Faro (Algarve) 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-
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May

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1330 $)

June

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1455 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1471)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1971 $)

August

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1948 $)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1579 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1827)

October-
November-
December-

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Faro (Algarve) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $62. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $83 more.



Melbourne to Faro (Algarve): 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
December 2024$ 2436
$2430 to $2442
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January 2025$ 2184
$1886 to $2481
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February 2025$ 1034
$1009 to $1059
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March 2025$ 1100
$1100 to $1100
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April 2025$ 1393
$1288 to $1536
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June 2025$ 1803
$1803 to $1803
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July 2025$ 1888
$1712 to $2062
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October 2025$ 1803
$1803 to $1803
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, february, march, april and july are cheaper to travel to Faro (Algarve). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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