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 $ 1385 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1200 (in november) and $ 1730 (in july), which is a saving of $ 186 or a surplus of $ 345 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1217 to $1270 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dubai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Dubai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 63812 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dubai from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1200, saving $ 186 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1385). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1730).
Flight Melbourne-Dubai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1294 | $ 1525 | fair price |
| February | $ 1135 | $ 1202 | good price |
| March | $ 1112 | $ 1208 | good price |
| April | $ 1121 | $ 1229 | good price |
| May | $ 1115 | $ 1236 | good price |
| June | $ 1109 | $ 1379 | fair price |
| July | $ 1457 | $ 1730 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1107 | $ 1381 | fair price |
| September | $ 1199 | $ 1596 | fair price |
| October | $ 1137 | $ 1289 | good price |
| November | $ 1111 | $ 1200 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1411 | $ 1637 | 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
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Dubai range from $582 to $2063. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $582 to $635), 1% at the maximum price (from $2010 to $2063). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1217 to $1270 (21% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Dubai flight
There are 9 companies that serve Melbourne from Dubai airport: Emirates, Qantas, Cebu Pacific, China Eastern, Scoot, China Southern, Jetstar, Philippine Airlines and Etihad Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 63812 flights analyzed in previous years, Emirates was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (58% of the time) on the Melbourne->Dubai route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
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 $ 360 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Dubai flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $21. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $38.
Which day of the week to come back?
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 $29. Conversely, departing from Dubai on a friday may cost you an additional $35.
Top prices Melbourne-Dubai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Dubai | 17-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 606 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Melbourne → Dubai | 05-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 683 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Dubai | 17-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 692 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Melbourne → Dubai | 02-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 711 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Melbourne → Dubai | 04-06 to 14-06-2025 | $ 630 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Dubai | 05-06 to 14-06-2025 | $ 710 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Dubai | 06-06 to 15-06-2025 | $ 628 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Dubai | 10-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 716 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Dubai | 18-07 to 25-07-2025 | $ 742 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Melbourne → Dubai | 19-09 to 29-09-2025 | $ 699 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
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 6 to 7 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-Dubai 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 Dubai, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1321 $, which is a saving of 64 $ 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 (145 $ 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: 1364 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1471), 6 to 7 months ($ 1483), 7 to 8 months ($ 1470), 8 to 9 months ($ 1495), 10 to 11 months ($ 1396), 11 to 12 months ($ 1485) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1161 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1179), 5 to 6 months ($ 1178), 6 to 7 months ($ 1197), 7 to 8 months ($ 1187), 8 to 9 months ($ 1200) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1156 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1187), 2 to 3 months ($ 1201), 3 to 4 months ($ 1162), 4 to 5 months ($ 1203), 6 to 7 months ($ 1184), 7 to 8 months ($ 1178) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1157 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1222), 6 to 7 months ($ 1212), 7 to 8 months ($ 1217), 8 to 9 months ($ 1202), 9 to 10 months ($ 1222), 10 to 11 months ($ 1226) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1102 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1115), 3 to 4 months ($ 1206), 7 to 8 months ($ 1216), 8 to 9 months ($ 1211) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1202 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1338), 4 to 5 months ($ 1272), 5 to 6 months ($ 1295), 6 to 7 months ($ 1267), 8 to 9 months ($ 1263), 9 to 10 months ($ 1343), 10 to 11 months ($ 1233) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1558 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1668), 4 to 5 months ($ 1583), 5 to 6 months ($ 1707), 8 to 9 months ($ 1680), 9 to 10 months ($ 1615), 10 to 11 months ($ 1582), 11 to 12 months ($ 1598) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1176 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1319), 4 to 5 months ($ 1336), 6 to 7 months ($ 1267), 7 to 8 months ($ 1284), 8 to 9 months ($ 1340), 9 to 10 months ($ 1275), 10 to 11 months ($ 1276) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1282 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1588), 5 to 6 months ($ 1382), 7 to 8 months ($ 1302), 8 to 9 months ($ 1516), 9 to 10 months ($ 1291), 10 to 11 months ($ 1453), 11 to 12 months ($ 1560) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1202 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1255), 5 to 6 months ($ 1267), 7 to 8 months ($ 1235), 8 to 9 months ($ 1272), 10 to 11 months ($ 1268) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1115 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1174), 1 to 2 months ($ 1155), 2 to 3 months ($ 1124), 3 to 4 months ($ 1122), 5 to 6 months ($ 1188), 7 to 8 months ($ 1197) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1537 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1634), 4 to 5 months ($ 1617), 5 to 6 months ($ 1585), 6 to 7 months ($ 1596), 7 to 8 months ($ 1630), 9 to 10 months ($ 1547), 10 to 11 months ($ 1621) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Dubai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $14 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1191 $772 to $1374 | fair price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1617 $899 to $2076 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1336 $849 to $1981 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1190 $606 to $1528 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1076 $598 to $1288 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1171 $711 to $1624 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1174 $639 to $1290 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1147 $628 to $3122 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1545 $742 to $2156 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1331 $715 to $2078 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1279 $699 to $1496 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1271 $700 to $2070 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Dubai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!