Statistics on Montreal-Melbourne 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 Melbourne (from: Montreal)
The average price to go to Melbourne from Montreal airport is $ 1720 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1508 (in may) and $ 2211 (in january), which is a saving of $ 212 or a surplus of $ 492 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1308 to $1362 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Melbourne before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Melbourne plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 25089 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Melbourne from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1508, saving $ 212 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1720). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2211).
Flight Montreal-Melbourne: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1932 | $ 2211 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1423 | $ 1701 | fair price |
| March | $ 1452 | $ 1671 | good price |
| April | $ 1445 | $ 1642 | good price |
| May | $ 1336 | $ 1508 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1360 | $ 1582 | good price |
| July | $ 1509 | $ 1809 | fair price |
| August | $ 1345 | $ 1551 | good price |
| September | $ 1372 | $ 1592 | good price |
| October | $ 1430 | $ 1725 | fair price |
| November | $ 1355 | $ 1575 | good price |
| December | $ 1751 | $ 2061 | 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 Montreal to Melbourne
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Melbourne range from $1144 to $2452. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1144 to $1199), 1% at the maximum price (from $2397 to $2452). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1362 to $1417 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Melbourne flight
There are 11 companies that serve Montreal from Melbourne airport: Air New Zealand, United, Air Canada, WestJet, Qatar Airways, Kish Airline, Air China, Porter Airlines, Air France, Air Transat and Lufthansa.
Data analysis:
Of the 25089 flights analyzed in previous years, Air New Zealand was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Montreal->Melbourne route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-Melbourne flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $27. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $66.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Melbourne to Montreal 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 $61. Conversely, departing from Melbourne on a friday may cost you an additional $51.
Top prices Montreal-Melbourne
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Melbourne | 08-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 1185 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Melbourne | 07-08 to 14-08-2024 | $ 1212 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Melbourne | 14-08 to 21-08-2024 | $ 1222 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Melbourne | 15-08 to 22-08-2024 | $ 1290 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Melbourne | 21-08 to 28-08-2024 | $ 1276 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Melbourne | 22-08 to 29-08-2024 | $ 1221 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Melbourne | 03-09 to 10-09-2024 | $ 1225 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Melbourne | 14-10 to 21-10-2024 | $ 1247 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Melbourne | 16-10 to 23-10-2024 | $ 1254 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Montreal → Melbourne | 23-10 to 28-10-2024 | $ 1281 | layover flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Montreal - Melbourne 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 Montreal-Melbourne 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 Montreal to Melbourne, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1542 $, which is a saving of 178 $ 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 (333 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal to Melbourne 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1935 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 2159), 6 to 7 months ($ 1981), 8 to 9 months ($ 2005), 9 to 10 months ($ 1999), 10 to 11 months ($ 2011), 11 to 12 months ($ 2175) |
| February | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1456 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1613), 3 to 4 months ($ 1510), 4 to 5 months ($ 1564), 5 to 6 months ($ 1654), 6 to 7 months ($ 1529), 7 to 8 months ($ 1636) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1298 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1642), 2 to 3 months ($ 1623), 3 to 4 months ($ 1433), 4 to 5 months ($ 1510), 6 to 7 months ($ 1515), 8 to 9 months ($ 1658) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1372 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1631), 2 to 3 months ($ 1564), 3 to 4 months ($ 1578), 4 to 5 months ($ 1577), 5 to 6 months ($ 1541) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1356 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1484), 2 to 3 months ($ 1500), 3 to 4 months ($ 1448), 4 to 5 months ($ 1441), 5 to 6 months ($ 1460), 6 to 7 months ($ 1443) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1435 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1451), 3 to 4 months ($ 1527), 5 to 6 months ($ 1514) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1545 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1789), 4 to 5 months ($ 1738), 5 to 6 months ($ 1662), 6 to 7 months ($ 1702) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1410 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1516), 4 to 5 months ($ 1447), 5 to 6 months ($ 1543), 7 to 8 months ($ 1475) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1373 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1577), 4 to 5 months ($ 1571), 6 to 7 months ($ 1482), 7 to 8 months ($ 1411), 8 to 9 months ($ 1483) |
| October | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1516 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1606), 3 to 4 months ($ 1600), 4 to 5 months ($ 1637), 5 to 6 months ($ 1559), 6 to 7 months ($ 1588), 7 to 8 months ($ 1545), 9 to 10 months ($ 1569) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1375 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1550), 4 to 5 months ($ 1515), 5 to 6 months ($ 1554), 8 to 9 months ($ 1534), 9 to 10 months ($ 1471), 10 to 11 months ($ 1491) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1715 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1970), 6 to 7 months ($ 1856), 7 to 8 months ($ 2016), 9 to 10 months ($ 1939), 10 to 11 months ($ 1965) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Melbourne are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $31 more.
Montreal to Melbourne: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1865 $1344 to $2455 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1582 $1185 to $1939 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1806 $1373 to $2214 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1489 $1169 to $2253 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1529 $1225 to $2148 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1573 $1247 to $1802 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1543 $1385 to $2166 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1866 $1397 to $2611 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1941 $1722 to $2365 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1693 $1397 to $2042 | fair price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1588 $1364 to $2054 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1956 $1805 to $2052 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, august, september, october, november, december, january and march are cheaper to travel to Melbourne. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!