Statistics on Melbourne-Busan 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 Busan (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Busan from Melbourne airport is $ 813 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 677 (in march) and $ 1088 (in january), which is a saving of $ 136 or a surplus of $ 276 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $608 to $664 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Busan before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Busan plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 39100 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Busan from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 677, saving $ 136 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 813). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1088).
Flight Melbourne-Busan: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 870 | $ 1088 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 654 | $ 823 | fair price |
| March | $ 560 | $ 677 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 672 | $ 891 | fair price |
| May | $ 566 | $ 711 | good price |
| June | $ 594 | $ 710 | good price |
| July | $ 690 | $ 848 | fair price |
| August | $ 607 | $ 744 | good price |
| September | $ 646 | $ 827 | fair price |
| October | $ 599 | $ 750 | good price |
| November | $ 570 | $ 678 | good price |
| December | $ 803 | $ 1007 | 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 Busan
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Busan range from $442 to $1327. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $443 to $498), 1% at the maximum price (from $1271 to $1327). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $664 to $719 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Busan flight
There are 14 companies that serve Melbourne from Busan airport: Airasia X, Vietnam Airlines, Scoot, Jetstar, China Eastern, Vietjet Air, Singapore Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Air China, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Virgin Australia.
Data analysis:
Of the 39100 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (12% of the time) on the Melbourne->Busan route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Busan 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 $38. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $86.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Busan to Melbourne departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $37. Conversely, departing from Busan on a tuesday may cost you an additional $54.
Top prices Melbourne-Busan
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Busan | 02-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 476 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Busan | 06-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 485 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Busan | 09-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 482 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Busan | 10-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 480 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Busan | 16-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 451 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Busan | 01-06 to 15-06-2025 | $ 467 | layover flight with Xiamen Airlines |
| Melbourne → Busan | 03-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 454 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Melbourne → Busan | 04-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 473 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
| Melbourne → Busan | 16-06 to 23-06-2025 | $ 476 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Busan | 18-08 to 25-08-2025 | $ 485 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Busan to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 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-Busan flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Busan, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 780 $, which is a saving of 33 $ 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 (56 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Busan 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: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 869 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1088), 4 to 5 months ($ 1003), 5 to 6 months ($ 1049), 6 to 7 months ($ 1005), 7 to 8 months ($ 927), 8 to 9 months ($ 939), 9 to 10 months ($ 1048), 10 to 11 months ($ 883) |
| February | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 724 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 794), 2 to 3 months ($ 798), 4 to 5 months ($ 813), 5 to 6 months ($ 807), 6 to 7 months ($ 815) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 623 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 676), 3 to 4 months ($ 668) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 783 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 864), 2 to 3 months ($ 877), 3 to 4 months ($ 854), 5 to 6 months ($ 889), 8 to 9 months ($ 811), 9 to 10 months ($ 882), 10 to 11 months ($ 818), 11 to 12 months ($ 797) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 618 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 664), 6 to 7 months ($ 699), 9 to 10 months ($ 702) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 635 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 704), 3 to 4 months ($ 683), 4 to 5 months ($ 645), 6 to 7 months ($ 671), 9 to 10 months ($ 690) |
| July | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 718 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 797), 4 to 5 months ($ 811), 5 to 6 months ($ 781), 6 to 7 months ($ 773), 7 to 8 months ($ 809), 8 to 9 months ($ 792), 9 to 10 months ($ 798), 10 to 11 months ($ 785) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 659 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 736), 2 to 3 months ($ 694), 5 to 6 months ($ 738), 6 to 7 months ($ 738), 9 to 10 months ($ 722), 11 to 12 months ($ 704) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 766 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 808), 2 to 3 months ($ 786), 4 to 5 months ($ 819), 7 to 8 months ($ 801) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 669 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 691), 3 to 4 months ($ 672), 4 to 5 months ($ 722), 5 to 6 months ($ 725), 8 to 9 months ($ 702) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 633 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 671), 2 to 3 months ($ 640), 3 to 4 months ($ 646), 4 to 5 months ($ 639), 6 to 7 months ($ 646), 9 to 10 months ($ 649) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 857 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 980), 5 to 6 months ($ 948), 6 to 7 months ($ 962), 7 to 8 months ($ 928), 8 to 9 months ($ 956), 10 to 11 months ($ 934), 11 to 12 months ($ 911) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Busan are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $16 more.
Melbourne to Busan: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 888 $582 to $1397 | fair price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 518 $443 to $649 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 525 $454 to $888 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 631 $576 to $681 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 523 $485 to $553 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 626 $538 to $798 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1087 $499 to $2602 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 513 $498 to $536 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 658 $540 to $961 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 933 $904 to $961 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, november, december and january are cheaper to travel to Busan. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!