Statistics on Melbourne-London 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 London (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to London from Melbourne airport is $ 1343 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1114 (in may) and $ 1693 (in january), which is a saving of $ 229 or a surplus of $ 351 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1182 to $1235 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to London before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-London plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 75907 airfare prices from previous years for flights to London from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1114, saving $ 229 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1343). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1693).
Flight Melbourne-London: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1392 | $ 1693 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1096 | $ 1324 | fair price |
| March | $ 995 | $ 1243 | good price |
| April | $ 1115 | $ 1408 | fair price |
| May | $ 938 | $ 1114 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 999 | $ 1179 | good price |
| July | $ 1257 | $ 1467 | fair price |
| August | $ 1126 | $ 1288 | fair price |
| September | $ 1181 | $ 1411 | fair price |
| October | $ 977 | $ 1176 | good price |
| November | $ 907 | $ 1173 | good price |
| December | $ 1411 | $ 1626 | 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 London
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to London range from $752 to $1772. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $752 to $806), 1% at the maximum price (from $1719 to $1772). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1182 to $1235 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->London flight
There are 20 companies that serve Melbourne from London airport: SriLankan Airlines, China Eastern, Singapore Airlines, China Southern, Malaysia Airlines, Air India, Royal Brunei Airlines, China Airlines, Scoot, Air China, Emirates, Vietnam Airlines, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Jetstar, Etihad Airways, Thai Airways, Virgin Australia, Lufthansa and Airasia X.
Data analysis:
Of the 75907 flights analyzed in previous years, SriLankan Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (14% of the time) on the Melbourne->London route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-London 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 $41. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $33.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from London 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 $27. Conversely, departing from London on a thursday may cost you an additional $47.
Top prices Melbourne-London
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → London | 19-05 to 24-05-2024 | $ 817 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → London | 21-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 766 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → London | 22-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 815 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → London | 15-10 to 24-10-2024 | $ 726 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → London | 19-10 to 26-10-2024 | $ 809 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → London | 02-11 to 09-11-2024 | $ 800 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → London | 06-11 to 13-11-2024 | $ 833 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → London | 07-11 to 14-11-2024 | $ 833 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → London | 12-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 809 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → London | 13-11 to 20-11-2024 | $ 800 | layover flight with China Eastern |
When to book your flight Melbourne - London to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 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-London 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 London, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1258 $, which is a saving of 85 $ 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 (102 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to London 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1576 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1685), 1 to 2 months ($ 1655), 3 to 4 months ($ 1629), 5 to 6 months ($ 1647), 6 to 7 months ($ 1675), 9 to 10 months ($ 1582) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1143 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1217), 3 to 4 months ($ 1301), 4 to 5 months ($ 1237), 5 to 6 months ($ 1299), 7 to 8 months ($ 1290), 8 to 9 months ($ 1242), 9 to 10 months ($ 1275) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1086 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1133), 4 to 5 months ($ 1195), 5 to 6 months ($ 1212), 6 to 7 months ($ 1129), 7 to 8 months ($ 1215) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1251 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1355), 3 to 4 months ($ 1259), 5 to 6 months ($ 1327), 7 to 8 months ($ 1387) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 957 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1096), 1 to 2 months ($ 1028), 2 to 3 months ($ 1102), 4 to 5 months ($ 997), 6 to 7 months ($ 1004), 7 to 8 months ($ 1102) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1009 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1164), 5 to 6 months ($ 1087), 7 to 8 months ($ 1076), 11 to 12 months ($ 1168) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1304 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1451), 8 to 9 months ($ 1333), 9 to 10 months ($ 1320), 10 to 11 months ($ 1460), 11 to 12 months ($ 1403) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1191 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1211), 3 to 4 months ($ 1288), 5 to 6 months ($ 1278), 8 to 9 months ($ 1222), 9 to 10 months ($ 1265), 10 to 11 months ($ 1237) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1266 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1393), 8 to 9 months ($ 1339), 10 to 11 months ($ 1322), 11 to 12 months ($ 1355) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1055 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1139), 4 to 5 months ($ 1152), 6 to 7 months ($ 1128), 9 to 10 months ($ 1130), 10 to 11 months ($ 1088) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1042 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1058), 6 to 7 months ($ 1094), 7 to 8 months ($ 1110), 10 to 11 months ($ 1142) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1567 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1619), 4 to 5 months ($ 1614), 5 to 6 months ($ 1581), 7 to 8 months ($ 1610), 9 to 10 months ($ 1604), 10 to 11 months ($ 1615) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->London are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $46. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $28 more.
Melbourne to London: 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 | $ 1029 $766 to $1596 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1013 $858 to $1392 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1956 $1186 to $5570 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1119 $975 to $1373 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1643 $943 to $7533 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 953 $726 to $1132 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 950 $800 to $1569 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1386 $1084 to $1530 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1437 $1041 to $2032 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1129 $1033 to $1699 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1230 $897 to $4546 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1445 $898 to $5636 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, august, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to London. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!