Statistics on Melbourne-Glasgow 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 Glasgow (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Glasgow from Melbourne airport is $ 1636 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1339 (in march) and $ 2094 (in december), which is a saving of $ 298 or a surplus of $ 459 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1054 to $1107 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Glasgow before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Glasgow plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 40606 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Glasgow from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1339, saving $ 298 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1636). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2094).
Flight Melbourne-Glasgow: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1633 | $ 1980 | high price |
| February | $ 1184 | $ 1443 | good price |
| March | $ 1110 | $ 1339 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1327 | $ 1658 | fair price |
| May | $ 1167 | $ 1451 | good price |
| June | $ 1276 | $ 1612 | fair price |
| July | $ 1551 | $ 1879 | fair price |
| August | $ 1250 | $ 1571 | fair price |
| September | $ 1319 | $ 1674 | fair price |
| October | $ 1163 | $ 1523 | good price |
| November | $ 1085 | $ 1396 | good price |
| December | $ 1677 | $ 2094 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 Glasgow
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Glasgow range from $896 to $2108. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $896 to $949), 1% at the maximum price (from $2055 to $2108). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1581 to $1634 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Glasgow flight
There are 19 companies that serve Melbourne from Glasgow airport: Emirates, Etihad Airways, Scoot, Qatar Airways, China Eastern, Jetstar, Japan Airlines, Qantas, Malaysia Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air China, Airasia X, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, SriLankan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and Thai Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 40606 flights analyzed in previous years, Emirates was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (15% of the time) on the Melbourne->Glasgow route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Glasgow flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $50. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $84.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Glasgow 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 $92. Conversely, departing from Glasgow on a sunday may cost you an additional $57.
Top prices Melbourne-Glasgow
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Glasgow | 21-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 1121 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Glasgow | 01-03 to 14-03-2025 | $ 1011 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Glasgow | 13-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 986 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Glasgow | 06-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 1143 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Glasgow | 07-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 1141 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Glasgow | 12-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 1122 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Glasgow | 21-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 1133 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Glasgow | 06-06 to 26-06-2025 | $ 1116 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Glasgow | 01-10 to 31-10-2025 | $ 1099 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Glasgow | 10-10 to 19-10-2025 | $ 1117 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Glasgow to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 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-Glasgow 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 Glasgow, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1525 $, which is a saving of 111 $ 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 (279 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Glasgow 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1762 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1954), 1 to 2 months ($ 1953), 5 to 6 months ($ 1894), 7 to 8 months ($ 1781), 8 to 9 months ($ 1866), 10 to 11 months ($ 1974) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1320 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1339), 2 to 3 months ($ 1335), 3 to 4 months ($ 1374), 5 to 6 months ($ 1381), 7 to 8 months ($ 1375) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1251 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1300), 2 to 3 months ($ 1269), 5 to 6 months ($ 1266), 6 to 7 months ($ 1304), 9 to 10 months ($ 1263) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1439 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1647), 2 to 3 months ($ 1638), 4 to 5 months ($ 1502), 5 to 6 months ($ 1483), 8 to 9 months ($ 1528), 9 to 10 months ($ 1528), 10 to 11 months ($ 1571) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1324 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1393), 2 to 3 months ($ 1440), 3 to 4 months ($ 1404), 4 to 5 months ($ 1385), 5 to 6 months ($ 1399) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1445 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1582), 4 to 5 months ($ 1586), 5 to 6 months ($ 1564), 6 to 7 months ($ 1472), 7 to 8 months ($ 1535), 8 to 9 months ($ 1586), 10 to 11 months ($ 1565) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1674 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1787), 4 to 5 months ($ 1739), 5 to 6 months ($ 1806), 6 to 7 months ($ 1716), 8 to 9 months ($ 1856), 9 to 10 months ($ 1813), 10 to 11 months ($ 1865) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1307 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1517), 3 to 4 months ($ 1448), 4 to 5 months ($ 1524), 5 to 6 months ($ 1527), 6 to 7 months ($ 1546), 8 to 9 months ($ 1479) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1455 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1661), 2 to 3 months ($ 1508), 4 to 5 months ($ 1538), 5 to 6 months ($ 1480), 8 to 9 months ($ 1668) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1283 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1502), 2 to 3 months ($ 1449), 4 to 5 months ($ 1463), 5 to 6 months ($ 1400), 8 to 9 months ($ 1473), 9 to 10 months ($ 1447) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1170 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1301), 2 to 3 months ($ 1255), 3 to 4 months ($ 1177), 4 to 5 months ($ 1195) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1754 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1841), 4 to 5 months ($ 1831), 5 to 6 months ($ 1811), 7 to 8 months ($ 1786), 8 to 9 months ($ 2040), 9 to 10 months ($ 1821), 10 to 11 months ($ 1827) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Glasgow are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $22. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $29 more.
Melbourne to Glasgow: 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 | $ 1477 $1477 to $1477 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2029 $1260 to $5742 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1812 $1529 to $2829 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1121 $1121 to $1121 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1544 $931 to $6497 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1373 $1264 to $1554 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1197 $1075 to $1680 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1116 $1116 to $1116 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1862 $1660 to $2195 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1521 $1399 to $1705 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1787 $1473 to $2733 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1257 $1099 to $1441 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, april, may, june, august and october are cheaper to travel to Glasgow. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!