Statistics on Melbourne-Calgary 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 Calgary (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Calgary from Melbourne airport is $ 1669 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1414 (in november) and $ 1990 (in january), which is a saving of $ 256 or a surplus of $ 321 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1562 to $1616 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Calgary before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Calgary plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 16170 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Calgary from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1414, saving $ 256 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1669). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1990).
Flight Melbourne-Calgary: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1582 | $ 1990 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1182 | $ 1464 | good price |
| March | $ 1218 | $ 1495 | good price |
| April | $ 1504 | $ 1846 | fair price |
| May | $ 1222 | $ 1535 | fair price |
| June | $ 1299 | $ 1630 | fair price |
| July | $ 1569 | $ 1872 | fair price |
| August | $ 1361 | $ 1603 | fair price |
| September | $ 1403 | $ 1660 | fair price |
| October | $ 1316 | $ 1555 | fair price |
| November | $ 1216 | $ 1414 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1743 | $ 1959 | 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 Calgary
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Calgary range from $916 to $2263. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $916 to $970), 1% at the maximum price (from $2209 to $2263). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1562 to $1616 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Calgary flight
There are 10 companies that serve Melbourne from Calgary airport: Jetstar, United, Fiji Airways, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, Air Canada, Philippine Airlines, Japan Airlines and WestJet.
Data analysis:
Of the 16170 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Melbourne->Calgary route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Calgary 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 $92. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $62.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Calgary 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 $100. Conversely, departing from Calgary on a thursday may cost you an additional $72.
Top prices Melbourne-Calgary
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Calgary | 14-05 to 21-05-2024 | $ 907 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Melbourne → Calgary | 10-07 to 24-07-2024 | $ 896 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Calgary | 16-07 to 31-07-2024 | $ 901 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Calgary | 02-08 to 20-08-2024 | $ 877 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Calgary | 04-08 to 17-08-2024 | $ 879 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Calgary | 06-08 to 21-08-2024 | $ 877 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Melbourne → Calgary | 13-08 to 28-08-2024 | $ 867 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Melbourne → Calgary | 11-09 to 23-09-2024 | $ 904 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Calgary | 01-10 to 22-10-2024 | $ 907 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Melbourne → Calgary | 18-10 to 30-10-2024 | $ 856 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Calgary to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 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-Calgary flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Calgary, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1528 $, which is a saving of 141 $ 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 (515 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Calgary 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: 1790 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1827), 5 to 6 months ($ 1856), 6 to 7 months ($ 1975), 7 to 8 months ($ 1853) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1184 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1442), 4 to 5 months ($ 1397), 6 to 7 months ($ 1294), 7 to 8 months ($ 1363), 8 to 9 months ($ 1297) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1331 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1443), 3 to 4 months ($ 1381) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1577 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1650), 10 to 11 months ($ 1755) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1360 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1483), 3 to 4 months ($ 1502) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1330 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1581) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1548 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1838), 3 to 4 months ($ 1626), 4 to 5 months ($ 1800), 5 to 6 months ($ 1806), 6 to 7 months ($ 1817) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1333 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1571), 2 to 3 months ($ 1477), 3 to 4 months ($ 1467), 4 to 5 months ($ 1415) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1293 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1580), 3 to 4 months ($ 1574), 4 to 5 months ($ 1436), 6 to 7 months ($ 1532), 7 to 8 months ($ 1426), 10 to 11 months ($ 1653) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1408 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1510), 2 to 3 months ($ 1497), 3 to 4 months ($ 1429), 5 to 6 months ($ 1420), 7 to 8 months ($ 1415) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1273 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1391), 2 to 3 months ($ 1333), 3 to 4 months ($ 1325), 5 to 6 months ($ 1366) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1627 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1943), 3 to 4 months ($ 1869), 4 to 5 months ($ 1918), 5 to 6 months ($ 1816), 6 to 7 months ($ 1883), 9 to 10 months ($ 1921), 10 to 11 months ($ 1900) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Calgary are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $31. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $48 more.
Melbourne to Calgary: 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 | $ 1390 $1030 to $1946 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1256 $928 to $2134 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1517 $896 to $2079 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1063 $863 to $1905 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1488 $883 to $7358 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1041 $856 to $1809 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 946 $933 to $969 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1542 $1139 to $1834 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1557 $1040 to $2026 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1507 $970 to $4058 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 966 $937 to $990 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 2211 $2017 to $2342 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january and march are cheaper to travel to Calgary. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!