Statistics on Melbourne-Sofia 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 Sofia (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Sofia from Melbourne airport is $ 1481 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1318 (in may) and $ 1878 (in december), which is a saving of $ 164 or a surplus of $ 397 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1021 to $1075 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sofia before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Sofia plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 6244 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sofia from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1318, saving $ 164 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1481). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1878).
Flight Melbourne-Sofia: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1433 | $ 1695 | fair price |
| February | $ 1014 | $ 1324 | good price |
| March | $ 961 | $ 1330 | good price |
| April | $ 1088 | $ 1432 | good price |
| May | $ 1016 | $ 1318 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1148 | $ 1406 | good price |
| July | $ 1474 | $ 1698 | fair price |
| August | $ 1176 | $ 1376 | good price |
| September | $ 1181 | $ 1507 | fair price |
| October | $ 1076 | $ 1431 | good price |
| November | $ 1027 | $ 1373 | good price |
| December | $ 1564 | $ 1878 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 Sofia
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Sofia range from $806 to $2042. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $806 to $860), 2% at the maximum price (from $1988 to $2042). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1021 to $1075 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Sofia flight
There are 14 companies that serve Melbourne from Sofia airport: Qatar Airways, Scoot, Jetstar, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qantas, Airasia X, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air China, Lufthansa, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines and Malindo Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 6244 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (39% of the time) on the Melbourne->Sofia route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Sofia 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 $94. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $99.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sofia to Melbourne departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $108. Conversely, departing from Sofia on a thursday may cost you an additional $100.
Top prices Melbourne-Sofia
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Sofia | 10-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 1500 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Sofia | 11-05 to 18-05-2024 | $ 1544 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Sofia | 03-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 1240 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Sofia | 04-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 1245 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Sofia | 06-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 1409 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Melbourne → Sofia | 07-06 to 13-06-2024 | $ 1879 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Melbourne → Sofia | 08-06 to 14-06-2024 | $ 1468 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Melbourne → Burgas | 17-08 to 24-08-2024 | $ 1471 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Sofia | 07-10 to 25-10-2024 | $ 1515 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Sofia | 16-12 to 30-12-2024 | $ 1507 | layover flight with Air China |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Sofia to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 11 to 12 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 8 to 9 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-Sofia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Sofia, it is recommended to buy it 11 to 12 months before departure (it is then on average 1378 $, which is a saving of 103 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance, you will pay the full price (127 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Sofia 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: 1616 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1251 $) |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1301 $) |
| April | - |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1095 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1192) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1132 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1317) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1514 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1667) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1242 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1351), 2 to 3 months ($ 1272) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1223 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1326), 3 to 4 months ($ 1313) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1168 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1239), 3 to 4 months ($ 1240) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1249 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1290) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1748 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1805), 3 to 4 months ($ 1825) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Sofia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $27. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $45 more.
Melbourne to Sofia: 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 | $ 1550 $1336 to $1820 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1504 $1240 to $2007 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1499 $1482 to $1515 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1507 $1507 to $1507 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december is cheaper to travel to Sofia. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!