Statistics on Melbourne-Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Edinburgh from Melbourne airport is $ 1569 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1320 (in november) and $ 1946 (in december), which is a saving of $ 250 or a surplus of $ 377 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1212 to $1265 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Edinburgh before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Edinburgh plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Edinburgh from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1320, saving $ 250 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1569). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1946).
Flight Melbourne-Edinburgh: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1568 | $ 1911 | high price |
| February | $ 1181 | $ 1472 | fair price |
| March | $ 1094 | $ 1422 | good price |
| April | $ 1232 | $ 1503 | fair price |
| May | $ 1139 | $ 1344 | good price |
| June | $ 1222 | $ 1501 | fair price |
| July | $ 1516 | $ 1783 | fair price |
| August | $ 1265 | $ 1534 | fair price |
| September | $ 1339 | $ 1627 | fair price |
| October | $ 1151 | $ 1460 | good price |
| November | $ 1080 | $ 1320 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1614 | $ 1946 the most expensive | 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 Edinburgh
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh range from $843 to $2160. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $843 to $896), 1% at the maximum price (from $2108 to $2160). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1423 to $1476 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Edinburgh flight
There are 23 companies that serve Melbourne from Edinburgh airport: Etihad Airways, China Eastern, Qatar Airways, Scoot, Jetstar, British Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, China Southern, Japan Airlines, Air China, Airasia X, Malindo Air, Lufthansa, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific, Virgin Australia, Finnair, China Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines and Emirates.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Etihad Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Melbourne->Edinburgh route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Edinburgh flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $30. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $44.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $43. Conversely, departing from Edinburgh on a friday may cost you an additional $37.
Top prices Melbourne-Edinburgh
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Edinburgh | 01-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 1043 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Melbourne → Edinburgh | 08-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 1009 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Melbourne → Edinburgh | 01-03 to 14-03-2025 | $ 1013 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Edinburgh | 03-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 1078 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Melbourne → Edinburgh | 05-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 1032 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Melbourne → Edinburgh | 06-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 1055 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Edinburgh | 08-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 1052 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Melbourne → Edinburgh | 15-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 979 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Edinburgh | 10-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 1010 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Melbourne → Edinburgh | 12-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 1092 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Edinburgh 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 11 to 12 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-Edinburgh flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Edinburgh, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1508 $, which is a saving of 61 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (166 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Edinburgh 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1664 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1843), 4 to 5 months ($ 1814), 5 to 6 months ($ 1758), 6 to 7 months ($ 1825), 7 to 8 months ($ 1737), 8 to 9 months ($ 1901), 10 to 11 months ($ 1682), 11 to 12 months ($ 1768) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1307 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1449), 4 to 5 months ($ 1457), 5 to 6 months ($ 1405), 6 to 7 months ($ 1333), 8 to 9 months ($ 1352), 9 to 10 months ($ 1465), 10 to 11 months ($ 1319), 11 to 12 months ($ 1383) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1323 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1396), 1 to 2 months ($ 1388), 2 to 3 months ($ 1375), 6 to 7 months ($ 1330), 8 to 9 months ($ 1362), 9 to 10 months ($ 1417), 10 to 11 months ($ 1363) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1391 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1501), 4 to 5 months ($ 1490), 7 to 8 months ($ 1410), 8 to 9 months ($ 1466), 10 to 11 months ($ 1489) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1251 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1341), 2 to 3 months ($ 1276), 3 to 4 months ($ 1300), 4 to 5 months ($ 1341) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1409 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1458), 2 to 3 months ($ 1478), 3 to 4 months ($ 1436), 5 to 6 months ($ 1468), 6 to 7 months ($ 1476), 7 to 8 months ($ 1478), 10 to 11 months ($ 1498) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1643 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1771), 4 to 5 months ($ 1772), 7 to 8 months ($ 1647), 8 to 9 months ($ 1672), 9 to 10 months ($ 1659), 10 to 11 months ($ 1676) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1386 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1492), 4 to 5 months ($ 1485), 5 to 6 months ($ 1502), 7 to 8 months ($ 1442), 8 to 9 months ($ 1434), 9 to 10 months ($ 1486) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1486 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1539), 3 to 4 months ($ 1530), 6 to 7 months ($ 1563), 7 to 8 months ($ 1541), 8 to 9 months ($ 1522), 9 to 10 months ($ 1517), 10 to 11 months ($ 1514) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1319 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1388), 2 to 3 months ($ 1377), 3 to 4 months ($ 1341), 4 to 5 months ($ 1448), 6 to 7 months ($ 1402), 7 to 8 months ($ 1403) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1209 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1241), 3 to 4 months ($ 1253), 4 to 5 months ($ 1310), 5 to 6 months ($ 1281), 6 to 7 months ($ 1263), 7 to 8 months ($ 1226) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1600 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1863), 4 to 5 months ($ 1736), 5 to 6 months ($ 1736), 6 to 7 months ($ 1735), 7 to 8 months ($ 1878), 8 to 9 months ($ 1905), 10 to 11 months ($ 1797), 11 to 12 months ($ 1920) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Edinburgh are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $21 more.
Melbourne to Edinburgh: 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 | $ 1468 $1315 to $1735 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1865 $1210 to $5390 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1974 $1202 to $3888 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1236 $1009 to $1615 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1123 $979 to $1556 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1354 $1094 to $1734 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1263 $1010 to $1657 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1334 $1059 to $1902 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1733 $1404 to $2482 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1684 $1324 to $4247 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1547 $1173 to $3320 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1439 $1105 to $1683 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, february, march, april, may, june, july, september and october are cheaper to travel to Edinburgh. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!