Statistics on Melbourne-Zimbabwe (Harare) 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 Zimbabwe (Harare) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Zimbabwe (Harare) from Melbourne airport is $ 1776 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1511 (in march) and $ 2140 (in december), which is a saving of $ 265 or a surplus of $ 365 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1370 to $1423 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zimbabwe (Harare) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Zimbabwe (Harare) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 13400 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zimbabwe (Harare) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1511, saving $ 265 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1776). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2140).
Flight Melbourne-Zimbabwe (Harare): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1759 | $ 2106 | high price |
| February | $ 1404 | $ 1657 | fair price |
| March | $ 1375 | $ 1511 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1540 | $ 1814 | fair price |
| May | $ 1391 | $ 1882 | fair price |
| June | $ 1429 | $ 1609 | good price |
| July | $ 1496 | $ 1819 | fair price |
| August | $ 1351 | $ 1618 | good price |
| September | $ 1450 | $ 1963 | fair price |
| October | $ 1385 | $ 1561 | good price |
| November | $ 1403 | $ 1625 | good price |
| December | $ 1757 | $ 2140 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 Zimbabwe (Harare)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Zimbabwe (Harare) range from $1159 to $2213. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1159 to $1212), 1% at the maximum price (from $2160 to $2213). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1476 to $1528 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Zimbabwe flight
There are 17 companies that serve Melbourne from Zimbabwe (Harare) airport: South African Airways, Emirates, Jetstar, Ethiopian Airlines, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Scoot, Vietjet Air, Airasia X, Air India, Qatar Airways, China Southern, Virgin Australia, IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines and Cathay Pacific.
Data analysis:
Of the 13400 flights analyzed in previous years, South African Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Melbourne->Zimbabwe route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Zimbabwe (Harare) 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 $102. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $207.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zimbabwe (Harare) 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 $75. Conversely, departing from Zimbabwe (Harare) on a saturday may cost you an additional $147.
Top prices Melbourne-Zimbabwe (Harare)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Harare | 01-12 to 06-12-2024 | $ 1470 | layover flight with Malindo Air |
| Melbourne → Harare | 01-01 to 14-01-2025 | $ 1676 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Harare | 15-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 1658 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Harare | 10-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 1137 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Harare | 12-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 1234 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Harare | 06-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 1341 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Harare | 06-04 to 21-04-2025 | $ 1410 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Melbourne → Harare | 07-04 to 14-04-2025 | $ 1392 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Melbourne → Harare | 14-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 1445 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Harare | 11-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 1599 | layover flight with Air India |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Zimbabwe (Harare) 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 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-Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe (Harare), it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1623 $, which is a saving of 153 $ 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 (468 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Zimbabwe (Harare) 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1739 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2033), 4 to 5 months ($ 1967), 5 to 6 months ($ 1956) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1439 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1638), 3 to 4 months ($ 1590), 4 to 5 months ($ 1638) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1475 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1479) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1682 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1773), 2 to 3 months ($ 1728), 3 to 4 months ($ 1793), 5 to 6 months ($ 1760) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1585 $) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1501 $) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1663 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1676), 2 to 3 months ($ 1733) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1394 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1598), 2 to 3 months ($ 1458), 4 to 5 months ($ 1409), 5 to 6 months ($ 1464), 6 to 7 months ($ 1432), 7 to 8 months ($ 1557) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1667 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1875), 5 to 6 months ($ 1902) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1434 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1498), 2 to 3 months ($ 1483), 3 to 4 months ($ 1470) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1394 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1573), 3 to 4 months ($ 1445) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1739 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2126), 2 to 3 months ($ 2116), 4 to 5 months ($ 2099), 5 to 6 months ($ 2030), 10 to 11 months ($ 1882) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Zimbabwe are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $31. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $46 more.
Melbourne to Zimbabwe (Harare): 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 | $ 1764 $1764 to $1764 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1933 $1470 to $2532 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1814 $1540 to $2228 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1144 $1058 to $1234 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1341 $1341 to $1341 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1417 $1392 to $1445 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1703 $1599 to $1806 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april and september are cheaper to travel to Zimbabwe (Harare). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!