Statistics on Melbourne-Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) 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 Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) from Melbourne airport is $ 719 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 555 (in may) and $ 900 (in december), which is a saving of $ 165 or a surplus of $ 181 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $540 to $594 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2924 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 555, saving $ 165 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 719). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 900).
Flight Melbourne-Tonga (Nukuʻalofa): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 651 | $ 859 | high price |
| February | $ 544 | $ 623 | good price |
| March | $ 529 | $ 604 | good price |
| April | $ 605 | $ 713 | fair price |
| May | $ 462 | $ 555 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 501 | $ 633 | good price |
| July | $ 636 | $ 729 | fair price |
| August | $ 522 | $ 741 | fair price |
| September | $ 631 | $ 788 | fair price |
| October | $ 607 | $ 760 | fair price |
| November | $ 598 | $ 725 | fair price |
| December | $ 774 | $ 900 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 Tonga (Nukuʻalofa)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) range from $378 to $1242. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $378 to $432), 1% at the maximum price (from $1188 to $1242). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $648 to $702 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Tonga flight
There are 5 companies that serve Melbourne from Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) airport: Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia.
Data analysis:
Of the 2924 flights analyzed in previous years, Fiji Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (40% of the time) on the Melbourne->Tonga route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $52. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $93.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) 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 $64. Conversely, departing from Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) on a wednesday may cost you an additional $58.
Top prices Melbourne-Tonga (Nukuʻalofa)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Nukuʻalofa | 04-04 to 11-04-2025 | $ 466 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Nukuʻalofa | 08-04 to 15-04-2025 | $ 474 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Nukuʻalofa | 11-04 to 18-04-2025 | $ 440 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Nukuʻalofa | 14-04 to 25-04-2025 | $ 469 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Nukuʻalofa | 02-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 469 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Nukuʻalofa | 26-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 472 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Nukuʻalofa | 06-06 to 10-06-2025 | $ 459 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Nukuʻalofa | 16-10 to 30-10-2025 | $ 399 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Nukuʻalofa | 17-10 to 31-10-2025 | $ 399 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Nukuʻalofa | 06-03 to 17-03-2026 | $ 428 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) 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-Tonga flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Tonga (Nukuʻalofa), it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 576 $, which is a saving of 143 $ 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 (140 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Tonga (Nukuʻalofa) 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 | - |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 576 $) |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 688 $) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 557 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 715) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Tonga are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $24 more.
Melbourne to Tonga (Nukuʻalofa): 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 | $ 657 $440 to $851 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 538 $469 to $819 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 569 $459 to $786 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 655 $582 to $718 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 546 $529 to $562 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 462 $399 to $534 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 550 $550 to $550 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 480 $428 to $530 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, september, october, january and march are cheaper to travel to Tonga (Nukuʻalofa). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!