Statistics on Melbourne-Chiang Mai 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 Chiang Mai (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Chiang Mai from Melbourne airport is $ 638 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 509 (in august) and $ 849 (in december), which is a saving of $ 130 or a surplus of $ 211 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $477 to $529 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a saturday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chiang Mai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Chiang Mai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 50519 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chiang Mai from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 509, saving $ 130 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 638). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 849).
Flight Melbourne-Chiang Mai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 729 | $ 849 | high price |
| February | $ 508 | $ 617 | fair price |
| March | $ 436 | $ 523 | good price |
| April | $ 557 | $ 701 | fair price |
| May | $ 430 | $ 516 | good price |
| June | $ 483 | $ 601 | good price |
| July | $ 509 | $ 642 | fair price |
| August | $ 429 | $ 509 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 491 | $ 633 | fair price |
| October | $ 445 | $ 588 | good price |
| November | $ 490 | $ 624 | fair price |
| December | $ 707 | $ 849 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 Chiang Mai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Chiang Mai range from $318 to $1111. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $318 to $371), 1% at the maximum price (from $1058 to $1111). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $477 to $529 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Chiang Mai flight
There are 8 companies that serve Melbourne from Chiang Mai airport: Airasia X, Scoot, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, Vietjet Air, scoot tigerair, China Southern and Thai Airasia X.
Data analysis:
Of the 50519 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (41% of the time) on the Melbourne->Chiang Mai route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Chiang Mai 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 $14. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $18.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chiang Mai to Melbourne departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday for your return date, you will save an average of $15. Conversely, departing from Chiang Mai on a sunday may cost you an additional $12.
Top prices Melbourne-Chiang Mai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Chiang Mai | 07-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 423 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Chiang Mai | 18-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 399 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Chiang Mai | 22-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 416 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Chiang Mai | 01-03 to 09-03-2025 | $ 374 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Chiang Mai | 03-03 to 13-03-2025 | $ 399 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Chiang Mai | 06-03 to 13-03-2025 | $ 401 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Chiang Mai | 08-03 to 12-03-2025 | $ 405 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Chiang Mai | 12-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 429 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Chiang Mai | 13-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 432 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Chiang Mai | 24-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 381 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Chiang Mai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 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-Chiang Mai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Chiang Mai, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 611 $, which is a saving of 27 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (159 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Chiang Mai 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: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 727 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 837), 3 to 4 months ($ 816), 5 to 6 months ($ 820), 6 to 7 months ($ 793), 7 to 8 months ($ 820), 9 to 10 months ($ 788) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 538 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 595), 2 to 3 months ($ 602), 3 to 4 months ($ 575), 4 to 5 months ($ 588), 5 to 6 months ($ 595), 6 to 7 months ($ 560), 7 to 8 months ($ 574) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 466 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 514), 3 to 4 months ($ 493), 4 to 5 months ($ 520), 5 to 6 months ($ 519), 7 to 8 months ($ 499), 9 to 10 months ($ 470) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 609 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 690), 1 to 2 months ($ 651), 2 to 3 months ($ 660), 4 to 5 months ($ 658) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 472 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 506), 1 to 2 months ($ 473), 3 to 4 months ($ 493), 5 to 6 months ($ 502) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 529 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 576), 4 to 5 months ($ 543), 7 to 8 months ($ 587), 8 to 9 months ($ 578), 9 to 10 months ($ 556) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 566 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 582), 2 to 3 months ($ 601), 4 to 5 months ($ 586), 5 to 6 months ($ 576), 6 to 7 months ($ 586), 7 to 8 months ($ 595) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 440 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 469), 2 to 3 months ($ 472), 4 to 5 months ($ 461), 5 to 6 months ($ 465), 6 to 7 months ($ 477) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 530 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 625), 2 to 3 months ($ 552), 3 to 4 months ($ 540), 6 to 7 months ($ 573), 7 to 8 months ($ 563), 8 to 9 months ($ 538), 9 to 10 months ($ 574), 10 to 11 months ($ 583) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 477 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 543), 3 to 4 months ($ 501), 4 to 5 months ($ 491), 6 to 7 months ($ 538), 8 to 9 months ($ 538), 9 to 10 months ($ 535), 10 to 11 months ($ 552) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 524 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 592), 3 to 4 months ($ 594), 5 to 6 months ($ 588), 6 to 7 months ($ 533), 7 to 8 months ($ 612), 9 to 10 months ($ 554) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 745 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 845), 4 to 5 months ($ 781), 5 to 6 months ($ 748), 6 to 7 months ($ 758), 7 to 8 months ($ 764), 9 to 10 months ($ 839) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Chiang Mai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $9 more.
Melbourne to Chiang Mai: 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 | $ 693 $552 to $880 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 844 $528 to $1193 | fair price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 781 $454 to $1117 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 529 $399 to $862 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 493 $374 to $658 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 727 $522 to $976 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 627 $381 to $725 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 654 $424 to $816 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 926 $508 to $1064 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 795 $474 to $982 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 920 $496 to $1143 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 913 $521 to $1048 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Chiang Mai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!