Statistics on Melbourne-Barbados (Bridgetown) 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 Barbados (Bridgetown) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Barbados (Bridgetown) from Melbourne airport is $ 2391 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 2077 (in october) and $ 3057 (in january), which is a saving of $ 314 or a surplus of $ 667 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1827 to $1881 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Barbados (Bridgetown) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Barbados (Bridgetown) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1474 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Barbados (Bridgetown) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 2077, saving $ 314 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 2391). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 3057).
Flight Melbourne-Barbados (Bridgetown): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 2632 | $ 3057 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1782 | $ 2105 | good price |
| March | $ 1776 | $ 2200 | good price |
| April | $ 1898 | $ 2178 | good price |
| May | $ 1725 | $ 2158 | good price |
| June | $ 1906 | $ 2347 | fair price |
| July | $ 2333 | $ 2618 | fair price |
| August | $ 2134 | $ 2650 | fair price |
| September | $ 2001 | $ 2263 | good price |
| October | $ 1788 | $ 2077 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 1726 | $ 2206 | good price |
| December | $ 2292 | $ 2825 | 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 Barbados (Bridgetown)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Barbados (Bridgetown) range from $1451 to $3492. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1451 to $1505), 1% at the maximum price (from $3439 to $3492). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $2203 to $2257 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Barbados flight
There are 8 companies that serve Melbourne from Barbados (Bridgetown) airport: Cathay Pacific, Jetstar, Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Qantas, Fiji Airways and China Eastern.
Data analysis:
Of the 1474 flights analyzed in previous years, Cathay Pacific was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Melbourne->Barbados route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Barbados (Bridgetown) 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 $214. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $307.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Barbados (Bridgetown) 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 $145. Conversely, departing from Barbados (Bridgetown) on a sunday may cost you an additional $226.
Top prices Melbourne-Barbados (Bridgetown)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Bridgetown | 10-05 to 17-05-2024 | $ 3246 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Bridgetown | 23-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 2865 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Bridgetown | 01-06 to 29-06-2024 | $ 1797 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Bridgetown | 16-06 to 21-06-2024 | $ 2334 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Bridgetown | 01-07 to 15-07-2024 | $ 3729 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Bridgetown | 05-08 to 17-08-2024 | $ 1721 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Bridgetown | 12-10 to 22-10-2024 | $ 2485 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Bridgetown | 25-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 2322 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Bridgetown | 03-04 to 13-04-2025 | $ 2539 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Bridgetown | 12-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 4209 | layover flight with Emirates |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Barbados (Bridgetown) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 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-Barbados flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Barbados (Bridgetown), it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 2188 $, which is a saving of 203 $ 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 (266 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Barbados (Bridgetown) 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: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 2989 $) |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Barbados are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $66. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $92 more.
Melbourne to Barbados (Bridgetown): 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 | $ 3158 $2865 to $3361 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 2087 $1797 to $2334 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 3789 $3729 to $3849 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 2174 $1721 to $2626 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 2072 $1658 to $2485 | fair price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2322 $2322 to $2322 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 3374 $2539 to $4209 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, august and january are cheaper to travel to Barbados (Bridgetown). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!