Statistics on Melbourne-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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 Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) from Melbourne airport is $ 1250 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1068 (in march) and $ 1580 (in january), which is a saving of $ 182 or a surplus of $ 331 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $794 to $847 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 10720 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1068, saving $ 182 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1250). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1580).
Flight Melbourne-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1287 | $ 1580 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 916 | $ 1237 | fair price |
| March | $ 827 | $ 1068 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 963 | $ 1206 | fair price |
| May | $ 906 | $ 1155 | good price |
| June | $ 975 | $ 1259 | fair price |
| July | $ 1012 | $ 1276 | fair price |
| August | $ 864 | $ 1122 | good price |
| September | $ 923 | $ 1245 | fair price |
| October | $ 846 | $ 1204 | fair price |
| November | $ 842 | $ 1076 | good price |
| December | $ 1221 | $ 1565 | 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 Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) range from $688 to $1746. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $688 to $741), 1% at the maximum price (from $1693 to $1746). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $794 to $847 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Saudi Arabia flight
There are 20 companies that serve Melbourne from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) airport: SriLankan Airlines, Scoot, Jetstar, Airasia X, Thai Airways, Philippine Airlines, Oman Air, Cebu Pacific, Etihad Airways, Malindo Air, Vietjet Air, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, IndiGo, Emirates, Air China, Qantas, Air India and Sichuan Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 10720 flights analyzed in previous years, SriLankan Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Melbourne->Saudi Arabia route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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 $75. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $83.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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 $47. Conversely, departing from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) on a thursday may cost you an additional $71.
Top prices Melbourne-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Riyadh | 02-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 849 | layover flight with Malindo Air |
| Melbourne → Riyadh | 05-12 to 18-12-2024 | $ 865 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Riyadh | 05-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 652 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Riyadh | 10-01 to 17-01-2025 | $ 686 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Riyadh | 07-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 727 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Riyadh | 10-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 728 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Riyadh | 18-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 806 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Melbourne → Riyadh | 14-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 782 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Riyadh | 17-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 770 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Melbourne → Riyadh | 10-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 817 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 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-Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1169 $, which is a saving of 81 $ 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 (123 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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: 1399 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1540), 3 to 4 months ($ 1568), 4 to 5 months ($ 1537) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1060 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1106), 2 to 3 months ($ 1193), 3 to 4 months ($ 1144) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 959 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1032), 3 to 4 months ($ 974) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1129 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1139), 2 to 3 months ($ 1168) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 996 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1031) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1094 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1183) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1113 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1147), 3 to 4 months ($ 1226) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 986 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1098), 3 to 4 months ($ 1072) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1050 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1221), 3 to 4 months ($ 1118) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1009 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1119) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 941 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 991), 2 to 3 months ($ 1003) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1270 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1485), 4 to 5 months ($ 1444) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Saudi Arabia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $14. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $12 more.
Melbourne to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): 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 | $ 1060 $955 to $1193 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1254 $849 to $3992 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1320 $645 to $4169 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1074 $705 to $3003 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1150 $770 to $1898 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1034 $959 to $1132 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 817 $817 to $817 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 993 $993 to $993 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, april, may and june are cheaper to travel to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!