Statistics on Melbourne-Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Punta Cana from Melbourne airport is $ 2493 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 2171 (in march) and $ 3130 (in december), which is a saving of $ 323 or a surplus of $ 638 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $2016 to $2070 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Punta Cana before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Punta Cana plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1691 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Punta Cana from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 2171, saving $ 323 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 2493). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 3130).
Flight Melbourne-Punta Cana: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 2386 | $ 3001 | high price |
| February | $ 1896 | $ 2285 | good price |
| March | $ 1859 | $ 2171 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 2017 | $ 2370 | good price |
| May | $ 1886 | $ 2334 | good price |
| June | $ 2007 | $ 2490 | fair price |
| July | $ 2348 | $ 2946 | high price |
| August | $ 1902 | $ 2326 | good price |
| September | $ 1989 | $ 2390 | fair price |
| October | $ 1874 | $ 2212 | good price |
| November | $ 1912 | $ 2261 | good price |
| December | $ 2430 | $ 3130 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 Punta Cana
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Punta Cana range from $1471 to $2996. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1471 to $1526), 1% at the maximum price (from $2942 to $2996). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $2125 to $2179 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Punta Cana flight
There are 7 companies that serve Melbourne from Punta Cana airport: Qatar Airways, Jetstar, Fiji Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia, latam airlines group and Philippine Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 1691 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (30% of the time) on the Melbourne->Punta Cana route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Punta Cana 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 $64. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $90.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Punta Cana to Melbourne 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 $43. Conversely, departing from Punta Cana on a thursday may cost you an additional $66.
Top prices Melbourne-Punta Cana
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Punta Cana | 23-05 to 30-05-2024 | $ 2167 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Punta Cana | 09-07 to 21-07-2024 | $ 3795 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Punta Cana | 04-09 to 24-09-2024 | $ 1239 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Punta Cana | 16-09 to 22-09-2024 | $ 1824 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Punta Cana | 01-10 to 05-10-2024 | $ 2312 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Melbourne → Punta Cana | 07-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 1946 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Melbourne → Punta Cana | 15-11 to 22-11-2024 | $ 1995 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Melbourne → Punta Cana | 01-01 to 07-01-2025 | $ 2475 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Punta Cana | 13-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 2087 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Punta Cana | 07-04 to 20-04-2025 | $ 2470 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Punta Cana 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 7 to 8 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-Punta Cana flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Punta Cana, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 2279 $, which is a saving of 214 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 7 to 8 months in advance, you will pay the full price (147 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Punta Cana 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 | - |
| 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, monday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Punta Cana are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $40. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $112 more.
Melbourne to Punta Cana: 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 | $ 2167 $2167 to $2167 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 4109 $3795 to $4421 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1532 $1239 to $1824 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 2312 $2312 to $2312 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 2235 $1946 to $2761 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2281 $2087 to $2475 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 2665 $2470 to $2860 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, september, november and january are cheaper to travel to Punta Cana. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!