Statistics on Melbourne-Manchester 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 Manchester (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Manchester from Melbourne airport is $ 1663 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1383 (in may) and $ 2123 (in december), which is a saving of $ 281 or a surplus of $ 461 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1246 to $1300 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Manchester before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Manchester plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60364 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Manchester from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1383, saving $ 281 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1663). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2123).
Flight Melbourne-Manchester: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1671 | $ 2039 | high price |
| February | $ 1219 | $ 1437 | good price |
| March | $ 1195 | $ 1412 | good price |
| April | $ 1366 | $ 1641 | fair price |
| May | $ 1199 | $ 1383 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1338 | $ 1616 | fair price |
| July | $ 1683 | $ 1933 | high price |
| August | $ 1392 | $ 1624 | fair price |
| September | $ 1463 | $ 1824 | fair price |
| October | $ 1264 | $ 1529 | good price |
| November | $ 1197 | $ 1385 | good price |
| December | $ 1784 | $ 2123 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 Manchester
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Manchester range from $974 to $2275. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $975 to $1029), 1% at the maximum price (from $2221 to $2275). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1354 to $1409 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Manchester flight
There are 20 companies that serve Melbourne from Manchester airport: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Scoot, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Cathay Pacific, Airasia X, Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Qantas, Lufthansa, Virgin Australia, China Eastern, Finnair, China Southern, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air China, Thai Airways and Xiamen Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60364 flights analyzed in previous years, Emirates was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (16% of the time) on the Melbourne->Manchester route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Manchester 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 $50. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $57.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Manchester 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 $65. Conversely, departing from Manchester on a friday may cost you an additional $62.
Top prices Melbourne-Manchester
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Manchester | 19-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 1076 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Manchester | 21-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 1049 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Manchester | 23-05 to 30-05-2024 | $ 1086 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Manchester | 03-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 1023 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Manchester | 01-10 to 16-10-2024 | $ 1094 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Manchester | 15-10 to 30-10-2024 | $ 1012 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Manchester | 01-11 to 21-11-2024 | $ 1002 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Manchester | 06-11 to 20-11-2024 | $ 1002 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Manchester | 10-11 to 24-11-2024 | $ 995 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Manchester | 21-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 1063 | layover flight with China Eastern |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Manchester 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-Manchester flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Manchester, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1573 $, which is a saving of 90 $ 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 (182 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Manchester 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1713 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1857), 4 to 5 months ($ 2030), 5 to 6 months ($ 1806), 6 to 7 months ($ 1827), 7 to 8 months ($ 1860), 8 to 9 months ($ 1835), 10 to 11 months ($ 1814) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1288 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1344), 3 to 4 months ($ 1331), 4 to 5 months ($ 1373), 5 to 6 months ($ 1394), 9 to 10 months ($ 1364), 10 to 11 months ($ 1307) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1318 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1345), 3 to 4 months ($ 1389), 4 to 5 months ($ 1403) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1536 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1596), 5 to 6 months ($ 1623), 6 to 7 months ($ 1614), 7 to 8 months ($ 1603), 8 to 9 months ($ 1548), 9 to 10 months ($ 1606), 10 to 11 months ($ 1615) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1209 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1336), 5 to 6 months ($ 1359), 7 to 8 months ($ 1360), 11 to 12 months ($ 1351) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1542 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1557), 3 to 4 months ($ 1561), 4 to 5 months ($ 1615), 7 to 8 months ($ 1605), 8 to 9 months ($ 1573), 9 to 10 months ($ 1589), 10 to 11 months ($ 1571), 11 to 12 months ($ 1610) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1795 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1910), 5 to 6 months ($ 1850), 7 to 8 months ($ 1841), 8 to 9 months ($ 1932), 9 to 10 months ($ 1920), 10 to 11 months ($ 1850) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1493 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1618), 4 to 5 months ($ 1522), 5 to 6 months ($ 1537), 7 to 8 months ($ 1581), 8 to 9 months ($ 1586), 9 to 10 months ($ 1574) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1522 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1798), 3 to 4 months ($ 1819), 5 to 6 months ($ 1610), 6 to 7 months ($ 1589), 7 to 8 months ($ 1588), 9 to 10 months ($ 1598), 10 to 11 months ($ 1707) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1313 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1510), 3 to 4 months ($ 1499), 6 to 7 months ($ 1354), 7 to 8 months ($ 1370), 8 to 9 months ($ 1361), 10 to 11 months ($ 1389), 11 to 12 months ($ 1504) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1319 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1328), 3 to 4 months ($ 1357), 4 to 5 months ($ 1337) |
| December | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1802 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1979), 5 to 6 months ($ 2003), 6 to 7 months ($ 2089), 7 to 8 months ($ 1946), 8 to 9 months ($ 1876), 9 to 10 months ($ 1896), 11 to 12 months ($ 1837) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Manchester are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $31. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $20 more.
Melbourne to Manchester: 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 | $ 1143 $1042 to $1388 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1624 $1023 to $4170 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1799 $1302 to $4366 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1923 $1062 to $4085 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 2029 $1088 to $4201 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1266 $943 to $2700 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1564 $995 to $4070 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1798 $1214 to $5231 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1602 $1321 to $2057 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1848 $1099 to $4134 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1223 $1170 to $1275 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1326 $1279 to $1386 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, july, october, december, january, march and april are cheaper to travel to Manchester. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!