Statistics on Melbourne-Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) 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 the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) from Melbourne airport is $ 1594 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1430 (in march) and $ 1963 (in december), which is a saving of $ 164 or a surplus of $ 370 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1376 to $1429 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 8027 airfare prices from previous years for flights to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1430, saving $ 164 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1594). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1963).
Flight Melbourne-Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1652 | $ 1897 | high price |
| February | $ 1258 | $ 1507 | good price |
| March | $ 1201 | $ 1430 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1320 | $ 1532 | fair price |
| May | $ 1261 | $ 1437 | good price |
| June | $ 1351 | $ 1556 | fair price |
| July | $ 1432 | $ 1705 | fair price |
| August | $ 1264 | $ 1449 | good price |
| September | $ 1281 | $ 1607 | fair price |
| October | $ 1304 | $ 1561 | fair price |
| November | $ 1286 | $ 1475 | good price |
| December | $ 1647 | $ 1963 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 the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé))
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) range from $1058 to $2222. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1058 to $1111), 1% at the maximum price (from $2169 to $2222). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1376 to $1429 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Seychelles flight
There are 12 companies that serve Melbourne from Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) airport: Qatar Airways, Jetstar, Etihad Airways, Emirates, SriLankan Airlines, Scoot, Ethiopian Airlines, Qantas, Airasia X, Vietjet Air, Thai Airways and KLM.
Data analysis:
Of the 8027 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Melbourne->Seychelles route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) 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 $67. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $51.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) 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 $73. Conversely, departing from Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) on a sunday may cost you an additional $63.
Top prices Melbourne-Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé))
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Victoria (Mahé) | 23-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 1228 | layover flight with SriLankan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Victoria (Mahé) | 16-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 1098 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Victoria (Mahé) | 17-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 1158 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Victoria (Mahé) | 19-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 1136 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Victoria (Mahé) | 20-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 1201 | layover flight with Malindo Air |
| Melbourne → Victoria (Mahé) | 21-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 1127 | layover flight with Malaysia Airlines |
| Melbourne → Victoria (Mahé) | 16-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 1053 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Melbourne → Victoria (Mahé) | 07-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 1139 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
| Melbourne → Victoria (Mahé) | 10-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 1155 | layover flight with SriLankan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Victoria (Mahé) | 01-06 to 15-06-2025 | $ 1208 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 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-Seychelles 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 the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)), it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1535 $, which is a saving of 59 $ 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 (396 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1854 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1867) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1305 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1411), 3 to 4 months ($ 1507) |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1322 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1356), 2 to 3 months ($ 1368), 3 to 4 months ($ 1429), 5 to 6 months ($ 1411) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1419 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1502), 3 to 4 months ($ 1509) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1202 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1375), 4 to 5 months ($ 1434) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1287 $) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1505 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1634), 2 to 3 months ($ 1678), 3 to 4 months ($ 1702) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1432 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1441) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1432 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1586), 3 to 4 months ($ 1468), 4 to 5 months ($ 1439) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1442 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1485), 2 to 3 months ($ 1443), 3 to 4 months ($ 1460), 8 to 9 months ($ 1474) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1374 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1474), 3 to 4 months ($ 1454), 4 to 5 months ($ 1383) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1928 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1936), 4 to 5 months ($ 1953) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Seychelles are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $34. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $32 more.
Melbourne to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)): 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 | $ 1380 $1228 to $1532 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1793 $1418 to $2420 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1643 $1419 to $1946 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1232 $1066 to $1907 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1467 $1053 to $1879 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1619 $1495 to $1730 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1210 $1139 to $1334 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1788 $1208 to $1933 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 2234 $1466 to $3002 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1882 $1882 to $1882 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1380 $1320 to $1462 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, may and september are cheaper to travel to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!