Statistics on Melbourne-Rwanda (Kigali) 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 Rwanda (Kigali) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Rwanda (Kigali) from Melbourne airport is $ 2250 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1604 (in november) and $ 3002 (in april), which is a saving of $ 646 or a surplus of $ 753 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1217 to $1270 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a saturday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Rwanda (Kigali) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Rwanda (Kigali) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3642 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Rwanda (Kigali) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1604, saving $ 646 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 2250). Conversely, april will be the most expensive ($ 3002).
Flight Melbourne-Rwanda (Kigali): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1743 | $ 2788 | high price |
| February | $ 1339 | $ 2357 | fair price |
| March | $ 1316 | $ 2485 | fair price |
| April | $ 2111 | $ 3002 the most expensive | very high price |
| May | $ 1345 | $ 2102 | fair price |
| June | $ 1310 | $ 2002 | good price |
| July | $ 1548 | $ 2444 | fair price |
| August | $ 1315 | $ 1924 | good price |
| September | $ 1459 | $ 2204 | fair price |
| October | $ 1338 | $ 1797 | good price |
| November | $ 1277 | $ 1604 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1467 | $ 2274 | fair 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 Rwanda (Kigali)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Rwanda (Kigali) range from $1058 to $5660. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1058 to $1111), 1% at the maximum price (from $5607 to $5660). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1217 to $1270 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Rwanda flight
There are 11 companies that serve Melbourne from Rwanda (Kigali) airport: Qatar Airways, Jetstar, Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways, Qantas, Ethiopian Airlines, China Southern, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, Airasia X and Etihad Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 3642 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Melbourne->Rwanda route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Rwanda (Kigali) 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 $134. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $263.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Rwanda (Kigali) to Melbourne departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday for your return date, you will save an average of $151. Conversely, departing from Rwanda (Kigali) on a thursday may cost you an additional $175.
Top prices Melbourne-Rwanda (Kigali)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Kigali | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 1469 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Kigali | 04-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 2753 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Melbourne → Kigali | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 1856 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Kigali | 03-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 2034 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Kigali | 05-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 1955 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Kigali | 08-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 1728 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Kigali | 01-03 to 08-03-2025 | $ 1219 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Kigali | 05-06 to 22-06-2025 | $ 1275 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Kigali | 03-10 to 24-10-2025 | $ 1495 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Melbourne → Kigali | 07-10 to 14-10-2025 | $ 1491 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Rwanda (Kigali) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 10 to 11 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 3 to 4 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-Rwanda flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Rwanda (Kigali), it is recommended to buy it 10 to 11 months before departure (it is then on average 2068 $, which is a saving of 182 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 3 to 4 months in advance, you will pay the full price (354 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Rwanda (Kigali) 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: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1743 $) |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1831 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 2371 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2665) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1476 $) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1785 $) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1738 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2207), 1 to 2 months ($ 2435) |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1945 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1957) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1663 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1796) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1402 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1603) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Rwanda are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $451. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $904 more.
Melbourne to Rwanda (Kigali): 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 | $ 1469 $1469 to $1469 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 3235 $2635 to $4319 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1894 $1728 to $2034 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1219 $1219 to $1219 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 3321 $1275 to $5366 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1490 $1484 to $1495 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, january, march and october are cheaper to travel to Rwanda (Kigali). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!