Statistics on Melbourne-Dubai 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 Dubai (from: Melbourne)

The average price to go to Dubai from Melbourne airport is $ 1361 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1201 (in november) and $ 1651 (in december), which is a saving of $ 161 or a surplus of $ 290 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1242 to $1296 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday 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 Dubai 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-Dubai plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 63395 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dubai 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 november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1201, saving $ 161 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1361). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1651).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1303 $ 1576 high price
February$ 1149 $ 1215 good price
March$ 1126 $ 1210 good price
April$ 1141 $ 1238 good price
May$ 1139 $ 1237 good price
June$ 1143 $ 1310 fair price
July$ 1388 $ 1650 very high price
August$ 1140 $ 1304 fair price
September$ 1179 $ 1462 fair price
October$ 1138 $ 1279 good price
November$ 1128 $ 1201 very good price
December$ 1400 $ 1651 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 Dubai

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Melbourne to Dubai range from $594 to $2051. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $594 to $648), 1% at the maximum price (from $1997 to $2051). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1242 to $1296 (26% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Dubai flight

There are 10 companies that serve Melbourne from Dubai airport: Emirates, Qantas, China Eastern, Cebu Pacific, China Southern, Scoot, Philippine Airlines, Etihad Airways, Jetstar and Air China.

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Data analysis:

Of the 63395 flights analyzed in previous years, Emirates was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (57% of the time) on the Melbourne->Dubai route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Melbourne-Dubai flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 359 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Melbourne-Dubai flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $17. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $20.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Dubai to Melbourne departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $22. Conversely, departing from Dubai on a friday may cost you an additional $30.

Top prices Melbourne-Dubai

Round tripDatesPrice
Melbourne → Dubai11-06 to 21-06-2025$ 612 
Melbourne → Dubai12-06 to 20-06-2025$ 631 
Melbourne → Dubai18-06 to 23-06-2025$ 639 
Melbourne → Dubai11-08 to 18-08-2025$ 634 
Melbourne → Dubai12-09 to 26-09-2025$ 537 
Melbourne → Dubai15-09 to 26-09-2025$ 615 
Melbourne → Dubai17-09 to 26-09-2025$ 526 
Melbourne → Dubai19-09 to 29-09-2025$ 642 
Melbourne → Dubai05-10 to 15-10-2025$ 612 
Melbourne → Dubai12-11 to 19-11-2025$ 639 

When to book your flight Melbourne - Dubai to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 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-Dubai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Dubai, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1309 $, which is a saving of 52 $ 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 (139 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Melbourne to Dubai 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1350 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1536), 5 to 6 months ($ 1400), 6 to 7 months ($ 1419), 7 to 8 months ($ 1373), 8 to 9 months ($ 1474), 10 to 11 months ($ 1382), 11 to 12 months ($ 1504)
February

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1174 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1192), 1 to 2 months ($ 1195), 3 to 4 months ($ 1200), 4 to 5 months ($ 1188), 6 to 7 months ($ 1206)
March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1163 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1188), 1 to 2 months ($ 1182), 3 to 4 months ($ 1181), 4 to 5 months ($ 1195), 5 to 6 months ($ 1200), 6 to 7 months ($ 1194), 7 to 8 months ($ 1190)
April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1194 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1218), 3 to 4 months ($ 1213), 8 to 9 months ($ 1227)
May

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1111 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1124), 3 to 4 months ($ 1192), 8 to 9 months ($ 1235)
June

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1173 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1233), 5 to 6 months ($ 1274), 6 to 7 months ($ 1255), 8 to 9 months ($ 1285), 10 to 11 months ($ 1258)
July

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1529 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1603), 5 to 6 months ($ 1640), 7 to 8 months ($ 1582), 9 to 10 months ($ 1641), 10 to 11 months ($ 1614), 11 to 12 months ($ 1630)
August

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1194 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1285), 3 to 4 months ($ 1303), 4 to 5 months ($ 1291), 6 to 7 months ($ 1260), 7 to 8 months ($ 1288), 9 to 10 months ($ 1292), 10 to 11 months ($ 1296)
September

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1224 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1400), 3 to 4 months ($ 1443), 4 to 5 months ($ 1418), 5 to 6 months ($ 1366), 7 to 8 months ($ 1252), 8 to 9 months ($ 1442), 9 to 10 months ($ 1315), 10 to 11 months ($ 1390)
October

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1172 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1179), 4 to 5 months ($ 1213), 5 to 6 months ($ 1255), 6 to 7 months ($ 1220), 7 to 8 months ($ 1216), 8 to 9 months ($ 1237)
November

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1089 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1191), 1 to 2 months ($ 1182), 2 to 3 months ($ 1125), 4 to 5 months ($ 1097), 5 to 6 months ($ 1200)
December

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1486 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1599), 5 to 6 months ($ 1540), 6 to 7 months ($ 1495), 7 to 8 months ($ 1594), 8 to 9 months ($ 1514), 10 to 11 months ($ 1520)

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

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Data analysis:

Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Dubai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $12 more.

Melbourne to Dubai: 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$ 1316
$744 to $2076		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1021
$643 to $4220		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1063
$612 to $2806		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1486
$685 to $2409		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1096
$634 to $1394		Find a flight
September 2025$ 959
$526 to $1831		Find a flight
October 2025$ 1063
$566 to $1538		Find a flight
November 2025$ 1074
$639 to $1314		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1536
$856 to $2821		Find a flight
January 2026$ 1274
$826 to $1760		Find a flight
February 2026$ 1119
$687 to $1304		Find a flight
March 2026$ 1271
$1242 to $1341		Find a flight

Data analysis:

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

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