Statistics on Melbourne-Reunion (Saint-Denis) 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 Reunion Island (Saint-Denis) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Reunion Island (Saint-Denis) from Melbourne airport is $ 1743 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1487 (in march) and $ 2218 (in january), which is a saving of $ 256 or a surplus of $ 476 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1731 to $1783 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Reunion Island (Saint-Denis) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Reunion (Saint-Denis) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1484 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Reunion Island (Saint-Denis) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1487, saving $ 256 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1743). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2218).
Flight Melbourne-Reunion (Saint-Denis): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1873 | $ 2218 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1435 | $ 1595 | good price |
| March | $ 1356 | $ 1487 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1525 | $ 1666 | good price |
| May | $ 1359 | $ 1508 | good price |
| June | $ 1441 | $ 1686 | fair price |
| July | $ 1645 | $ 1932 | fair price |
| August | $ 1449 | $ 1606 | good price |
| September | $ 1449 | $ 1708 | fair price |
| October | $ 1457 | $ 1741 | fair price |
| November | $ 1528 | $ 1673 | fair price |
| December | $ 1766 | $ 2091 | 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 Reunion Island (Saint-Denis)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Reunion (Saint-Denis) range from $1101 to $2360. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1102 to $1154), 1% at the maximum price (from $2307 to $2360). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1731 to $1783 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Reunion flight
There are 9 companies that serve Melbourne from Reunion (Saint-Denis) airport: Jetstar, Emirates, Air Mauritius, Airasia X, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Scoot, Virgin Australia and Thai Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 1484 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Melbourne->Reunion route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Reunion (Saint-Denis) 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 $100. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $113.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Reunion (Saint-Denis) 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 $87. Conversely, departing from Reunion (Saint-Denis) on a sunday may cost you an additional $206.
Top prices Melbourne-Reunion (Saint-Denis)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Saint-Denis | 19-12 to 25-12-2024 | $ 1938 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Saint-Denis | 21-12 to 27-12-2024 | $ 2518 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Melbourne → Saint-Denis | 22-12 to 28-12-2024 | $ 2013 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Saint-Denis | 05-01 to 12-01-2025 | $ 2197 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Melbourne → Saint-Denis | 12-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 1557 | layover flight with Air Mauritius |
| Melbourne → Saint-Denis | 13-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 1674 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Saint-Denis | 17-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 1758 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Melbourne → Saint-Denis | 07-06 to 12-06-2025 | $ 1688 | layover flight with Qantas |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Reunion (Saint-Denis) 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 2 to 3 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-Reunion 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 Reunion Island (Saint-Denis), it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1546 $, which is a saving of 197 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 2 to 3 months in advance, you will pay the full price (90 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Reunion Island (Saint-Denis) 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 | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1576 $) |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1549 $) |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Reunion are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $48. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $50 more.
Melbourne to Reunion Island (Saint-Denis): 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 | $ 2110 $1938 to $2518 | fair price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2197 $2197 to $2197 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1615 $1557 to $1674 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1758 $1758 to $1758 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1688 $1688 to $1688 | fair price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Reunion Island (Saint-Denis).