Statistics on Melbourne-Austin 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 Austin (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Austin from Melbourne airport is $ 1671 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1404 (in february) and $ 1967 (in january), which is a saving of $ 267 or a surplus of $ 297 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1164 to $1217 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Austin before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Austin plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 6509 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Austin from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1404, saving $ 267 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1671). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1967).
Flight Melbourne-Austin: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1614 | $ 1967 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1144 | $ 1404 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1169 | $ 1501 | good price |
| April | $ 1366 | $ 1741 | fair price |
| May | $ 1190 | $ 1817 | fair price |
| June | $ 1275 | $ 1843 | fair price |
| July | $ 1389 | $ 1726 | fair price |
| August | $ 1202 | $ 1462 | good price |
| September | $ 1227 | $ 1629 | fair price |
| October | $ 1232 | $ 1569 | fair price |
| November | $ 1241 | $ 1483 | good price |
| December | $ 1630 | $ 1901 | 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 Austin
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Austin range from $847 to $2222. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $847 to $900), 1% at the maximum price (from $2169 to $2222). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1323 to $1376 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Austin flight
There are 14 companies that serve Melbourne from Austin airport: Jetstar, United, Fiji Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, Philippine Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and Hawaiian Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 6509 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (29% of the time) on the Melbourne->Austin route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Austin 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 $107. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $229.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Austin 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 $135. Conversely, departing from Austin on a sunday may cost you an additional $146.
Top prices Melbourne-Austin
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Austin | 01-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 996 | layover flight with United |
| Melbourne → Austin | 05-03 to 12-03-2025 | $ 1002 | layover flight with United |
| Melbourne → Austin | 06-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 1002 | layover flight with United |
| Melbourne → Austin | 14-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 1002 | layover flight with United |
| Melbourne → Austin | 16-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 1285 | layover flight with United |
| Melbourne → Austin | 21-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 1286 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Austin | 26-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 1289 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Austin | 13-06 to 30-06-2025 | $ 1198 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Melbourne → Austin | 01-07 to 31-07-2025 | $ 1220 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Melbourne → Austin | 05-10 to 20-10-2025 | $ 1286 | layover flight with Qantas |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Austin 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 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-Austin flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Austin, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1456 $, which is a saving of 215 $ 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 (128 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Austin 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1882 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1273 $) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1362 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1384), 5 to 6 months ($ 1402) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1607 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1649) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1580 $) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1313 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1830), 3 to 4 months ($ 1835) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1577 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1387 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1427) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1460 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1543), 2 to 3 months ($ 1537) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1484 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1566) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1377 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1402), 4 to 5 months ($ 1416), 5 to 6 months ($ 1428) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1776 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Austin are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $24. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $53 more.
Melbourne to Austin: 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 | $ 1495 $1346 to $1643 | fair price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2069 $1790 to $3175 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2115 $1653 to $2580 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1176 $996 to $2014 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1454 $1285 to $1622 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1448 $1286 to $1836 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1397 $1198 to $1595 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1220 $1220 to $1220 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1544 $1286 to $2068 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, march, april, may, june, july and october are cheaper to travel to Austin. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!