Statistics on Melbourne-Palermo 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 Palermo (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Palermo from Melbourne airport is $ 1514 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1187 (in november) and $ 1890 (in january), which is a saving of $ 327 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 $1265 to $1318 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a friday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Palermo before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Palermo plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4084 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Palermo from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1187, saving $ 327 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1514). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1890).
Flight Melbourne-Palermo: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1579 | $ 1890 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1143 | $ 1342 | good price |
| March | $ 931 | $ 1261 | good price |
| April | $ 1168 | $ 1573 | fair price |
| May | $ 1073 | $ 1282 | good price |
| June | $ 1207 | $ 1382 | good price |
| July | $ 1430 | $ 1759 | high price |
| August | $ 1284 | $ 1528 | fair price |
| September | $ 1237 | $ 1629 | fair price |
| October | $ 1119 | $ 1498 | fair price |
| November | $ 925 | $ 1187 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1406 | $ 1821 | 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 Palermo
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Palermo range from $790 to $2002. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $791 to $843), 1% at the maximum price (from $1950 to $2002). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1265 to $1318 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Palermo flight
There are 16 companies that serve Melbourne from Palermo airport: Scoot, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, China Eastern, Airasia X, Thai Airways, Air China, Qatar Airways, Qantas, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, China Southern, Sichuan Airlines, Lufthansa, Malindo Air and Emirates.
Data analysis:
Of the 4084 flights analyzed in previous years, Scoot was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Melbourne->Palermo route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Palermo 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 $56. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $68.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Palermo to Melbourne departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday for your return date, you will save an average of $39. Conversely, departing from Palermo on a sunday may cost you an additional $63.
Top prices Melbourne-Palermo
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Palermo | 21-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 915 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Palermo | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 1191 | layover flight with Thai Airways |
| Melbourne → Palermo | 07-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 1193 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Palermo | 12-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 848 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Palermo | 16-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 915 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Palermo | 04-04 to 12-04-2025 | $ 1129 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Melbourne → Palermo | 03-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 870 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Melbourne → Palermo | 09-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 1052 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Palermo | 21-06 to 30-06-2025 | $ 1246 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Melbourne → Palermo | 10-09 to 26-09-2025 | $ 1066 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Palermo to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 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-Palermo 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 Palermo, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1412 $, which is a saving of 102 $ 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 (231 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Palermo 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: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1791 $) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1184 $) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1515 $) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1240 $) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1236 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1339), 4 to 5 months ($ 1323) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1620 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1369 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1379 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1603), 3 to 4 months ($ 1581), 4 to 5 months ($ 1436) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1301 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1035 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1705 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Palermo are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $68. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $68 more.
Melbourne to Palermo: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 2225 $1944 to $2614 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1823 $1545 to $2101 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1193 $1193 to $1193 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 881 $848 to $915 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1638 $1129 to $3092 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 961 $870 to $1052 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1290 $1246 to $1341 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1394 $1265 to $1508 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 6238 $1066 to $14670 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february, march, may, june and august are cheaper to travel to Palermo. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!