Statistics on Melbourne-Victoria 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 Victoria (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Victoria from Melbourne airport is $ 1874 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1439 (in may) and $ 2405 (in december), which is a saving of $ 435 or a surplus of $ 531 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1457 to $1511 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a saturday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Victoria before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Victoria plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1393 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Victoria from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1439, saving $ 435 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1874). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2405).
Flight Melbourne-Victoria: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1386 | $ 1913 | fair price |
| February | $ 1281 | $ 1680 | good price |
| March | $ 1388 | $ 1646 | good price |
| April | $ 1324 | $ 1720 | good price |
| May | $ 1200 | $ 1439 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1390 | $ 2001 | fair price |
| July | $ 1828 | $ 2176 | high price |
| August | $ 1373 | $ 1592 | good price |
| September | $ 1612 | $ 1895 | fair price |
| October | $ 1556 | $ 1754 | fair price |
| November | $ 1460 | $ 2264 | high price |
| December | $ 1982 | $ 2405 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 Victoria
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Victoria range from $863 to $3506. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $863 to $917), 1% at the maximum price (from $3452 to $3506). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1565 to $1619 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Victoria flight
There are 6 companies that serve Melbourne from Victoria airport: Jetstar, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 1393 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (35% of the time) on the Melbourne->Victoria route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Victoria 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 $134. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $326.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Victoria to Melbourne departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday for your return date, you will save an average of $190. Conversely, departing from Victoria on a wednesday may cost you an additional $128.
Top prices Melbourne-Victoria
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Victoria | 02-06 to 16-06-2024 | $ 1361 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Victoria | 06-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 1017 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Victoria | 07-06 to 13-06-2024 | $ 1351 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Victoria | 09-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 1783 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Victoria | 11-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 1807 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Victoria | 12-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 2369 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Victoria | 01-08 to 24-08-2024 | $ 930 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Victoria | 07-08 to 21-08-2024 | $ 873 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Melbourne → Victoria | 01-11 to 15-11-2024 | $ 2929 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 16-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 746 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Victoria to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 4 to 5 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-Victoria 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 Victoria, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1626 $, which is a saving of 248 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance, you will pay the full price (126 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Victoria 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1668 $) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1611 $) |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 2153 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Victoria are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $44. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $61 more.
Melbourne to Victoria: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | $ 1478 $979 to $2369 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 958 $873 to $1059 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 2929 $2929 to $2929 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june and august are cheaper to travel to Victoria. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!