Statistics on Melbourne-Uruguay (Montevideo) 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 Uruguay (Montevideo) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Uruguay (Montevideo) from Melbourne airport is $ 2107 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1629 (in may) and $ 2691 (in december), which is a saving of $ 479 or a surplus of $ 584 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1587 to $1640 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Uruguay (Montevideo) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Uruguay (Montevideo) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4171 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Uruguay (Montevideo) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1629, saving $ 479 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 2107). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2691).
Flight Melbourne-Uruguay (Montevideo): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 2143 | $ 2472 | high price |
| February | $ 1897 | $ 2125 | fair price |
| March | $ 1767 | $ 1989 | fair price |
| April | $ 1904 | $ 2130 | fair price |
| May | $ 1272 | $ 1629 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1544 | $ 2071 | fair price |
| July | $ 1760 | $ 2094 | fair price |
| August | $ 1523 | $ 1890 | good price |
| September | $ 1671 | $ 2029 | fair price |
| October | $ 1645 | $ 2090 | fair price |
| November | $ 1716 | $ 2065 | fair price |
| December | $ 2270 | $ 2691 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 Uruguay (Montevideo)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Uruguay (Montevideo) range from $1270 to $2910. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1270 to $1323), 1% at the maximum price (from $2857 to $2910). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $2381 to $2434 (4% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Uruguay flight
There are 6 companies that serve Melbourne from Uruguay (Montevideo) airport: latam airlines group, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Jetstar, Emirates and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 4171 flights analyzed in previous years, latam airlines group was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (36% of the time) on the Melbourne->Uruguay route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Uruguay (Montevideo) 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 $106. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $133.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Uruguay (Montevideo) 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 $115. Conversely, departing from Uruguay (Montevideo) on a monday may cost you an additional $132.
Top prices Melbourne-Uruguay (Montevideo)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Montevideo | 21-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 1820 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Melbourne → Montevideo | 01-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 2195 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Montevideo | 08-12 to 21-12-2024 | $ 3064 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Melbourne → Montevideo | 10-12 to 31-12-2024 | $ 2737 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Montevideo | 21-12 to 27-12-2024 | $ 2577 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Montevideo | 04-01 to 11-01-2025 | $ 2642 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Montevideo | 02-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 1843 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Montevideo | 01-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 1596 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Melbourne → Montevideo | 08-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 1533 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Montevideo | 14-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 6848 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Uruguay (Montevideo) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 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-Uruguay flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Uruguay (Montevideo), it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1691 $, which is a saving of 416 $ 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 (278 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Uruguay (Montevideo) 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 2313 $) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1939 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2082), 3 to 4 months ($ 2083), 4 to 5 months ($ 1968) |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 2076 $) |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1766 $) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1750 $) |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1912 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Uruguay are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $21. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $42 more.
Melbourne to Uruguay (Montevideo): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 2612 $2195 to $3064 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2642 $2642 to $2642 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1857 $1843 to $1871 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 3326 $1533 to $6848 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december and february are cheaper to travel to Uruguay (Montevideo). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!