Statistics on Melbourne-Samoan Islands (Apia) 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 Samoan Islands (Apia) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Samoan Islands (Apia) from Melbourne airport is $ 835 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 633 (in march) and $ 1142 (in september), which is a saving of $ 203 or a surplus of $ 307 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $688 to $741 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a saturday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Samoan Islands (Apia) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Samoan Islands (Apia) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 11486 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Samoan Islands (Apia) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 633, saving $ 203 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 835). Conversely, september will be the most expensive ($ 1142).
Flight Melbourne-Samoan Islands (Apia): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 806 | $ 990 | high price |
| February | $ 558 | $ 637 | good price |
| March | $ 544 | $ 633 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 630 | $ 746 | good price |
| May | $ 588 | $ 653 | good price |
| June | $ 616 | $ 715 | good price |
| July | $ 691 | $ 788 | good price |
| August | $ 666 | $ 894 | fair price |
| September | $ 726 | $ 1142 the most expensive | very high price |
| October | $ 631 | $ 871 | fair price |
| November | $ 630 | $ 815 | fair price |
| December | $ 869 | $ 1129 | 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 Samoan Islands (Apia)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Samoan Islands (Apia) range from $424 to $1429. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $424 to $477), 1% at the maximum price (from $1376 to $1429). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $688 to $741 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Samoan Islands flight
There are 5 companies that serve Melbourne from Samoan Islands (Apia) airport: Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and Qantas.
Data analysis:
Of the 11486 flights analyzed in previous years, Fiji Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (37% of the time) on the Melbourne->Samoan Islands route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Samoan Islands (Apia) flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $63. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $122.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Samoan Islands (Apia) 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 $77. Conversely, departing from Samoan Islands (Apia) on a tuesday may cost you an additional $224.
Top prices Melbourne-Samoan Islands (Apia)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Apia | 07-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 482 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Apia | 20-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 481 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Apia | 14-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 481 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Apia | 15-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 488 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Apia | 21-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 484 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Apia | 02-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 480 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Apia | 14-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 490 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Apia | 05-08 to 31-08-2025 | $ 477 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Apia | 07-08 to 31-08-2025 | $ 479 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Apia | 08-08 to 31-08-2025 | $ 479 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Samoan Islands (Apia) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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-Samoan Islands flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Samoan Islands (Apia), it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 650 $, which is a saving of 185 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (279 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Samoan Islands (Apia) 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 884 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 986), 3 to 4 months ($ 922), 5 to 6 months ($ 921) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 606 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 630), 4 to 5 months ($ 621) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 624 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 627) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 633 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 642) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 591 $) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 582 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 702), 7 to 8 months ($ 611), 8 to 9 months ($ 698) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 661 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 785), 8 to 9 months ($ 755), 10 to 11 months ($ 739) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 603 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 778), 2 to 3 months ($ 740) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 660 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 770), 3 to 4 months ($ 807) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 740 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 767), 3 to 4 months ($ 784) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 678 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 776), 2 to 3 months ($ 751) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 888 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1069), 3 to 4 months ($ 986), 4 to 5 months ($ 1086) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Samoan Islands are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $23. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $13 more.
Melbourne to Samoan Islands (Apia): 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 | $ 828 $794 to $861 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 873 $542 to $1625 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 864 $631 to $1671 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 566 $481 to $655 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 562 $481 to $774 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 663 $507 to $770 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 520 $480 to $632 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 576 $492 to $642 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 742 $606 to $786 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 486 $477 to $503 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 628 $628 to $628 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 530 $530 to $530 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Samoan Islands (Apia). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!