Statistics on Melbourne-Qatar (Doha) 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 Qatar (Doha) (from: Melbourne)

The average price to go to Qatar (Doha) from Melbourne airport is $ 1655 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1262 (in march) and $ 2049 (in december), which is a saving of $ 394 or a surplus of $ 394 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1193 to $1247 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a sunday 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 Qatar (Doha) 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-Qatar (Doha) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 46596 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Qatar (Doha) 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1262, saving $ 394 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1655). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2049).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1612 $ 1998 high price
February$ 1077 $ 1380 good price
March$ 1035 $ 1262 very good price
April$ 1197 $ 1521 fair price
May$ 1074 $ 1472 good price
June$ 1272 $ 1717 fair price
July$ 1571 $ 2009 high price
August$ 1260 $ 1676 fair price
September$ 1292 $ 1823 high price
October$ 1167 $ 1495 fair price
November$ 1107 $ 1458 good price
December$ 1667 $ 2049 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 Qatar (Doha)

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Melbourne to Qatar (Doha) range from $704 to $2656. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $705 to $759), 1% at the maximum price (from $2601 to $2656). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1247 to $1301 (6% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Qatar flight

There are 11 companies that serve Melbourne from Qatar (Doha) airport: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air India, Virgin Australia, Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Airasia X, Scoot, Jetstar and China Southern.

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Data analysis:

Of the 46596 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (52% of the time) on the Melbourne->Qatar route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Melbourne-Qatar (Doha) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 562 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Melbourne-Qatar (Doha) 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 $52. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $56.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Qatar (Doha) to Melbourne departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $39. Conversely, departing from Qatar (Doha) on a friday may cost you an additional $71.

Top prices Melbourne-Qatar (Doha)

Round tripDatesPrice
Melbourne → Doha01-04 to 08-04-2025$ 1156 
Melbourne → Doha02-04 to 08-04-2025$ 1177 
Melbourne → Doha10-04 to 21-04-2025$ 1030 
Melbourne → Doha12-04 to 19-04-2025$ 950 
Melbourne → Doha19-04 to 29-04-2025$ 1200 
Melbourne → Doha18-06 to 25-06-2025$ 1019 
Melbourne → Doha20-06 to 27-06-2025$ 1019 
Melbourne → Doha06-07 to 20-07-2025$ 1060 
Melbourne → Doha10-07 to 20-07-2025$ 960 
Melbourne → Doha11-07 to 18-07-2025$ 1007 

When to book your flight Melbourne - Qatar (Doha) 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 10 to 11 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-Qatar flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Qatar (Doha), it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1497 $, which is a saving of 158 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (232 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Melbourne to Qatar (Doha) 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1641 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1808), 6 to 7 months ($ 1911), 7 to 8 months ($ 1951), 8 to 9 months ($ 1949)
February

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1145 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1343), 2 to 3 months ($ 1329), 3 to 4 months ($ 1224), 4 to 5 months ($ 1228)
March

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1080 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1241), 2 to 3 months ($ 1225), 3 to 4 months ($ 1147), 5 to 6 months ($ 1100), 6 to 7 months ($ 1226)
April

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1339 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1493), 3 to 4 months ($ 1426), 4 to 5 months ($ 1361), 6 to 7 months ($ 1430), 7 to 8 months ($ 1383), 8 to 9 months ($ 1461), 9 to 10 months ($ 1416)
May

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1283 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1465), 2 to 3 months ($ 1430), 4 to 5 months ($ 1289)
June

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1438 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1702), 2 to 3 months ($ 1633), 3 to 4 months ($ 1650), 4 to 5 months ($ 1641), 6 to 7 months ($ 1638), 8 to 9 months ($ 1687)
July

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1784 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1971), 2 to 3 months ($ 1958), 3 to 4 months ($ 1979), 5 to 6 months ($ 1871), 6 to 7 months ($ 1914), 8 to 9 months ($ 1881), 9 to 10 months ($ 1885)
August

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1462 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1653), 3 to 4 months ($ 1481), 4 to 5 months ($ 1471), 5 to 6 months ($ 1627), 6 to 7 months ($ 1527), 7 to 8 months ($ 1616), 9 to 10 months ($ 1606)
September

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1525 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1762), 2 to 3 months ($ 1752), 3 to 4 months ($ 1699), 4 to 5 months ($ 1607), 5 to 6 months ($ 1602), 6 to 7 months ($ 1650), 7 to 8 months ($ 1526), 8 to 9 months ($ 1663), 10 to 11 months ($ 1804)
October

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1128 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1458), 3 to 4 months ($ 1426), 4 to 5 months ($ 1293), 6 to 7 months ($ 1460), 9 to 10 months ($ 1283), 10 to 11 months ($ 1472)
November

Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1304 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1410), 1 to 2 months ($ 1358), 2 to 3 months ($ 1387), 3 to 4 months ($ 1422), 4 to 5 months ($ 1396), 5 to 6 months ($ 1407)
December

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1935 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2030), 4 to 5 months ($ 1950), 5 to 6 months ($ 2011)

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

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Data analysis:

Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Qatar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $20. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $17 more.

Melbourne to Qatar (Doha): 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
April 2025$ 1315
$912 to $2187		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1226
$679 to $1413		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1241
$1019 to $1344		Find a flight
July 2025$ 2008
$960 to $3067		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1264
$1234 to $1296		Find a flight
September 2025$ 1293
$1247 to $1399		Find a flight
October 2025$ 1597
$1226 to $4354		Find a flight
November 2025$ 1249
$1235 to $1289		Find a flight
December 2025$ 2258
$1286 to $2681		Find a flight
January 2026$ 1786
$1362 to $2210		Find a flight
February 2026$ 1196
$869 to $1296		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, april, may, june, august, september, november, january and february are cheaper to travel to Qatar (Doha). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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