Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Bilbao (from: Melbourne)

The average price to go to Bilbao from Melbourne airport is $ 1652 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1350 (in february) and $ 2060 (in december), which is a saving of $ 303 or a surplus of $ 408 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1154 to $1209 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday 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 Bilbao 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-Bilbao plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 2034 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Bilbao 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1350, saving $ 303 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1652). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2060).

Flight Melbourne-Bilbao: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1598 $ 1939 high price
February$ 1137 $ 1350 very good price
March$ 1119 $ 1474 good price
April$ 1249 $ 1641 fair price
May$ 1087 $ 1429 good price
June$ 1204 $ 1472 good price
July$ 1565 $ 1918 high price
August$ 1306 $ 1673 fair price
September$ 1352 $ 1807 fair price
October$ 1231 $ 1610 fair price
November$ 1139 $ 1440 good price
December$ 1581 $ 2060 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 Bilbao

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Melbourne to Bilbao range from $935 to $2253. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $935 to $990), 1% at the maximum price (from $2198 to $2253). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1154 to $1209 (8% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Bilbao flight

There are 10 companies that serve Melbourne from Bilbao airport: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, China Eastern, Scoot, Jetstar, Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air China, Singapore Airlines and Qantas.

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Data analysis:

Of the 2034 flights analyzed in previous years, Etihad Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Melbourne->Bilbao route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Melbourne-Bilbao 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 $147. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $180.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Bilbao 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 $109. Conversely, departing from Bilbao on a sunday may cost you an additional $143.


Top prices Melbourne-Bilbao

Round tripDatesPrice
Melbourne → Bilbao17-05 to 24-05-2025$ 1071 
Melbourne → Bilbao19-05 to 25-05-2025$ 1035 
Melbourne → Bilbao24-05 to 31-05-2025$ 1075 
Melbourne → Bilbao11-06 to 18-06-2025$ 1045 
Melbourne → Bilbao13-06 to 20-06-2025$ 1199 
Melbourne → Bilbao16-06 to 26-06-2025$ 948 
Melbourne → Bilbao01-07 to 08-07-2025$ 1316 
Melbourne → Bilbao13-07 to 24-07-2025$ 1467 
Melbourne → Bilbao14-07 to 26-07-2025$ 1147 
Melbourne → Bilbao01-11 to 08-11-2025$ 1154 


When to book your flight Melbourne - Bilbao 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 8 to 9 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-Bilbao flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Bilbao, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1541 $, which is a saving of 111 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance, you will pay the full price (139 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Melbourne to Bilbao 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1832 $)

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July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1875 $)

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November

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1431 $)

December-

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Bilbao are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $39. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $36 more.



Melbourne to Bilbao: 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
April 2025$ 1908
$1908 to $1908
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May 2025$ 1176
$1035 to $1624
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June 2025$ 1064
$948 to $1199
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July 2025$ 1396
$1147 to $1596
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August 2025$ 1498
$1498 to $1498
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September 2025$ 1675
$1675 to $1675
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November 2025$ 1154
$1154 to $1154
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December 2025$ 2030
$2030 to $2030
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, november and december are cheaper to travel to Bilbao. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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