Statistics on Melbourne-Zurich 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 Zurich (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Zurich from Melbourne airport is $ 1493 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1227 (in november) and $ 1791 (in december), which is a saving of $ 266 or a surplus of $ 299 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1138 to $1193 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zurich before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Zurich plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zurich from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1227, saving $ 266 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1493). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1791).
Flight Melbourne-Zurich: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1415 | $ 1736 | high price |
| February | $ 1115 | $ 1324 | good price |
| March | $ 1076 | $ 1379 | fair price |
| April | $ 1172 | $ 1497 | fair price |
| May | $ 1094 | $ 1346 | good price |
| June | $ 1175 | $ 1439 | fair price |
| July | $ 1416 | $ 1676 | high price |
| August | $ 1246 | $ 1501 | fair price |
| September | $ 1258 | $ 1586 | fair price |
| October | $ 1157 | $ 1405 | fair price |
| November | $ 1046 | $ 1227 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1457 | $ 1791 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 Zurich
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Zurich range from $867 to $1897. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $867 to $922), 1% at the maximum price (from $1843 to $1897). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1247 to $1301 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Zurich flight
There are 22 companies that serve Melbourne from Zurich airport: Emirates, Thai Airways, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Jetstar, Air China, Finnair, Scoot, China Eastern, Cathay Pacific, Airasia X, Malindo Air, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, China Southern, Air France, Virgin Australia, Lufthansa, Oman Air and Japan Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Emirates was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (11% of the time) on the Melbourne->Zurich route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Zurich 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 $44. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $58.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zurich to Melbourne departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $44. Conversely, departing from Zurich on a saturday may cost you an additional $49.
Top prices Melbourne-Zurich
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Zurich | 11-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 906 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Zurich | 12-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 889 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Zurich | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 865 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Zurich | 15-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 908 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Zurich | 16-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 863 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Zurich | 17-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 863 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Zurich | 22-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 911 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Zurich | 09-06 to 20-06-2025 | $ 908 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Zurich | 07-10 to 21-10-2025 | $ 912 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Zurich | 01-11 to 09-11-2025 | $ 912 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Zurich to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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-Zurich 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 Zurich, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1431 $, which is a saving of 62 $ 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 (211 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Zurich 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: 1566 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1649), 4 to 5 months ($ 1693), 5 to 6 months ($ 1634), 6 to 7 months ($ 1636), 7 to 8 months ($ 1624), 8 to 9 months ($ 1637), 9 to 10 months ($ 1578), 10 to 11 months ($ 1667) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1181 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1284), 2 to 3 months ($ 1305), 3 to 4 months ($ 1288), 7 to 8 months ($ 1203), 9 to 10 months ($ 1208), 10 to 11 months ($ 1272) |
| March | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1136 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1353), 4 to 5 months ($ 1182), 5 to 6 months ($ 1168), 9 to 10 months ($ 1292), 10 to 11 months ($ 1224) |
| April | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1324 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1492), 5 to 6 months ($ 1369), 6 to 7 months ($ 1354), 7 to 8 months ($ 1404), 8 to 9 months ($ 1446), 9 to 10 months ($ 1401), 11 to 12 months ($ 1336) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1194 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1313), 2 to 3 months ($ 1341), 4 to 5 months ($ 1272), 5 to 6 months ($ 1342), 9 to 10 months ($ 1338), 10 to 11 months ($ 1326) |
| June | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1306 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1419), 5 to 6 months ($ 1391), 6 to 7 months ($ 1378), 7 to 8 months ($ 1365), 9 to 10 months ($ 1366), 10 to 11 months ($ 1363) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1513 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1654), 7 to 8 months ($ 1545), 8 to 9 months ($ 1632), 10 to 11 months ($ 1585), 11 to 12 months ($ 1584) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1370 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1497), 3 to 4 months ($ 1486), 4 to 5 months ($ 1443), 5 to 6 months ($ 1435), 6 to 7 months ($ 1451), 7 to 8 months ($ 1494), 9 to 10 months ($ 1402), 10 to 11 months ($ 1473) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1442 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1572), 2 to 3 months ($ 1511), 4 to 5 months ($ 1509), 5 to 6 months ($ 1545), 6 to 7 months ($ 1497), 8 to 9 months ($ 1577), 9 to 10 months ($ 1550), 10 to 11 months ($ 1478) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1292 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1379), 3 to 4 months ($ 1386), 4 to 5 months ($ 1381), 6 to 7 months ($ 1367), 7 to 8 months ($ 1303), 8 to 9 months ($ 1368) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1146 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1149), 2 to 3 months ($ 1169), 3 to 4 months ($ 1205), 5 to 6 months ($ 1157), 6 to 7 months ($ 1157), 7 to 8 months ($ 1220) |
| December | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1646 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1701), 4 to 5 months ($ 1680), 5 to 6 months ($ 1744), 6 to 7 months ($ 1727), 7 to 8 months ($ 1694), 8 to 9 months ($ 1674), 9 to 10 months ($ 1667) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Zurich are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $27. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $24 more.
Melbourne to Zurich: 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 | $ 2653 $1199 to $6386 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1030 $858 to $2881 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1026 $865 to $1620 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1856 $1208 to $5445 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1600 $953 to $3970 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1314 $1005 to $5174 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1122 $912 to $4158 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1335 $912 to $3589 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1637 $1284 to $4843 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1814 $1082 to $3807 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1646 $992 to $3781 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, september, october and december are cheaper to travel to Zurich. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!