Statistics on Melbourne-Cologne 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 Cologne (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Cologne from Melbourne airport is $ 1733 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1373 (in may) and $ 1999 (in december), which is a saving of $ 361 or a surplus of $ 267 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1403 to $1457 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cologne before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Cologne plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2437 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cologne from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1373, saving $ 361 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1733). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1999).
Flight Melbourne-Cologne: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1417 | $ 1904 | high price |
| February | $ 1107 | $ 1415 | good price |
| March | $ 1131 | $ 1639 | fair price |
| April | $ 1147 | $ 1575 | fair price |
| May | $ 1069 | $ 1373 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1321 | $ 1776 | fair price |
| July | $ 1576 | $ 1966 | high price |
| August | $ 1343 | $ 1678 | fair price |
| September | $ 1395 | $ 1856 | high price |
| October | $ 1233 | $ 1793 | fair price |
| November | $ 1194 | $ 1808 | fair price |
| December | $ 1553 | $ 1999 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 Cologne
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Cologne range from $809 to $2158. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $810 to $863), 1% at the maximum price (from $2104 to $2158). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1403 to $1457 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Cologne flight
There are 13 companies that serve Melbourne from Cologne airport: Scoot, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, Airasia X, China Eastern, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Air China, Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Emirates.
Data analysis:
Of the 2437 flights analyzed in previous years, Scoot was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Melbourne->Cologne route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Cologne flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $73. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $109.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cologne 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 $220. Conversely, departing from Cologne on a thursday may cost you an additional $112.
Top prices Melbourne-Cologne
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Cologne | 16-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 1109 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Cologne | 06-06 to 20-06-2024 | $ 1121 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Cologne | 10-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 1134 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Cologne | 11-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 1093 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Cologne | 13-06 to 21-06-2024 | $ 1311 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Cologne | 14-06 to 21-06-2024 | $ 1272 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Cologne | 01-08 to 17-08-2024 | $ 1419 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Cologne | 03-08 to 19-08-2024 | $ 1295 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Melbourne → Cologne | 10-10 to 21-10-2024 | $ 1293 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Cologne | 12-10 to 23-10-2024 | $ 1336 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Cologne 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 6 to 7 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-Cologne flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Cologne, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1583 $, which is a saving of 150 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 6 to 7 months in advance, you will pay the full price (356 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Cologne 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 | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1575 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1210 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1282) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1287 $) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1561 $) |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1546 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1767 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1493 $) |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Cologne are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $72. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $74 more.
Melbourne to Cologne: 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 | $ 1109 $1109 to $1109 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1206 $1087 to $1373 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1358 $1295 to $1419 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1443 $1443 to $1443 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1314 $1293 to $1336 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1679 $1569 to $1789 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, august, september, october and december are cheaper to travel to Cologne. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!