Statistics on Melbourne-Puerto Rico (San Juan) 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 Puerto Rico (San Juan) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Puerto Rico (San Juan) from Melbourne airport is $ 2043 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1673 (in february) and $ 2587 (in december), which is a saving of $ 371 or a surplus of $ 544 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1746 to $1799 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Puerto Rico (San Juan) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Puerto Rico (San Juan) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1569 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Puerto Rico (San Juan) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1673, saving $ 371 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 2043). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2587).
Flight Melbourne-Puerto Rico (San Juan): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 2041 | $ 2509 | high price |
| February | $ 1494 | $ 1673 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1443 | $ 1686 | good price |
| April | $ 1735 | $ 1966 | fair price |
| May | $ 1548 | $ 1819 | good price |
| June | $ 1861 | $ 2175 | fair price |
| July | $ 1953 | $ 2242 | fair price |
| August | $ 1679 | $ 2056 | fair price |
| September | $ 1730 | $ 1963 | fair price |
| October | $ 1634 | $ 2119 | fair price |
| November | $ 1533 | $ 1712 | good price |
| December | $ 2070 | $ 2587 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 Puerto Rico (San Juan)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Puerto Rico (San Juan) range from $1058 to $2592. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1058 to $1111), 1% at the maximum price (from $2539 to $2592). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1799 to $1852 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Puerto Rico flight
There are 7 companies that serve Melbourne from Puerto Rico (San Juan) airport: Jetstar, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, United, Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas.
Data analysis:
Of the 1569 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Melbourne->Puerto Rico route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Puerto Rico (San Juan) flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $105. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $99.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Puerto Rico (San Juan) to Melbourne departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $100. Conversely, departing from Puerto Rico (San Juan) on a sunday may cost you an additional $105.
Top prices Melbourne-Puerto Rico (San Juan)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → San Juan | 21-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 1855 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Melbourne → San Juan | 02-12 to 09-12-2024 | $ 1636 | layover flight with United |
| Melbourne → San Juan | 04-12 to 12-12-2024 | $ 2406 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → San Juan | 09-12 to 16-12-2024 | $ 2392 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → San Juan | 09-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 1480 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Melbourne → San Juan | 15-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 2347 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Melbourne → San Juan | 09-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 1727 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Melbourne → San Juan | 16-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 1387 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Melbourne → San Juan | 01-06 to 08-06-2025 | $ 1650 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → San Juan | 06-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 1834 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Puerto Rico (San Juan) 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 9 to 10 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-Puerto Rico flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Puerto Rico (San Juan), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1837 $, which is a saving of 206 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (116 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Puerto Rico (San Juan) 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 | - |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1645 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Puerto Rico are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $62. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $80 more.
Melbourne to Puerto Rico (San Juan): 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 | $ 2293 $1636 to $2734 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2949 $2949 to $2949 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 3631 $1462 to $6611 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1558 $1387 to $1727 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1650 $1650 to $1650 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1834 $1834 to $1834 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, april, june and september are cheaper to travel to Puerto Rico (San Juan). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!