Statistics on Melbourne-Athens 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 Athens (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Athens from Melbourne airport is $ 1347 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1099 (in may) and $ 1759 (in december), which is a saving of $ 249 or a surplus of $ 413 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1138 to $1192 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a saturday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Athens before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Athens plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 66093 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Athens from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1099, saving $ 249 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1347). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1759).
Flight Melbourne-Athens: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1359 | $ 1718 | high price |
| February | $ 1097 | $ 1301 | fair price |
| March | $ 1007 | $ 1207 | good price |
| April | $ 1084 | $ 1297 | fair price |
| May | $ 884 | $ 1099 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1087 | $ 1289 | fair price |
| July | $ 1313 | $ 1534 | fair price |
| August | $ 1103 | $ 1296 | fair price |
| September | $ 1104 | $ 1326 | fair price |
| October | $ 909 | $ 1167 | good price |
| November | $ 982 | $ 1155 | good price |
| December | $ 1424 | $ 1759 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 Athens
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Athens range from $650 to $1842. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $650 to $705), 1% at the maximum price (from $1788 to $1842). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1246 to $1300 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Athens flight
There are 15 companies that serve Melbourne from Athens airport: Scoot, Jetstar, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Airasia X, Air China, Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia, China Eastern, Lufthansa and Malaysia Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 66093 flights analyzed in previous years, Scoot was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (47% of the time) on the Melbourne->Athens route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Athens flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $45. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $61.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Athens 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 $34. Conversely, departing from Athens on a friday may cost you an additional $69.
Top prices Melbourne-Athens
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Athens | 17-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 738 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Athens | 18-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 781 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Athens | 23-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 819 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Athens | 24-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 638 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Athens | 25-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 682 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Athens | 12-10 to 28-10-2024 | $ 738 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Athens | 18-10 to 23-10-2024 | $ 814 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Athens | 04-11 to 11-11-2024 | $ 811 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Athens | 18-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 790 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Athens | 12-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 820 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Athens to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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-Athens 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 Athens, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1220 $, which is a saving of 127 $ 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 (183 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Athens 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: 1342 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1716), 4 to 5 months ($ 1581), 5 to 6 months ($ 1503), 6 to 7 months ($ 1687), 7 to 8 months ($ 1660), 8 to 9 months ($ 1532), 10 to 11 months ($ 1541), 11 to 12 months ($ 1378) |
| February | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1066 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1267), 3 to 4 months ($ 1232), 4 to 5 months ($ 1196), 6 to 7 months ($ 1215), 7 to 8 months ($ 1254), 8 to 9 months ($ 1225), 10 to 11 months ($ 1090), 11 to 12 months ($ 1153) |
| March | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1110 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1205), 2 to 3 months ($ 1182), 4 to 5 months ($ 1194), 5 to 6 months ($ 1207), 6 to 7 months ($ 1204), 7 to 8 months ($ 1116), 8 to 9 months ($ 1179), 9 to 10 months ($ 1175) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1168 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1251), 3 to 4 months ($ 1214), 4 to 5 months ($ 1250), 5 to 6 months ($ 1262), 6 to 7 months ($ 1297), 8 to 9 months ($ 1217), 10 to 11 months ($ 1223) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 922 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1005), 5 to 6 months ($ 979), 6 to 7 months ($ 964) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1061 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1141), 7 to 8 months ($ 1216), 10 to 11 months ($ 1282) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1318 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1524), 8 to 9 months ($ 1475), 9 to 10 months ($ 1457) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1153 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1277), 7 to 8 months ($ 1198), 9 to 10 months ($ 1228), 10 to 11 months ($ 1273) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1049 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 1308), 8 to 9 months ($ 1131), 10 to 11 months ($ 1305) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1029 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1165), 2 to 3 months ($ 1156), 8 to 9 months ($ 1102), 10 to 11 months ($ 1105) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1026 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1117), 3 to 4 months ($ 1045), 4 to 5 months ($ 1154), 6 to 7 months ($ 1125), 7 to 8 months ($ 1069), 8 to 9 months ($ 1081), 9 to 10 months ($ 1076) |
| December | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1514 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1699), 3 to 4 months ($ 1668), 4 to 5 months ($ 1665), 6 to 7 months ($ 1685), 7 to 8 months ($ 1518), 8 to 9 months ($ 1625), 9 to 10 months ($ 1528), 11 to 12 months ($ 1639) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Athens are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $17. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $24 more.
Melbourne to Athens: 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 | $ 810 $638 to $1119 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1097 $904 to $1502 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1179 $1003 to $1491 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1016 $747 to $1171 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1301 $992 to $6294 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1006 $738 to $1327 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1055 $768 to $2966 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1401 $949 to $4858 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1248 $917 to $1691 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1042 $869 to $1402 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1041 $811 to $1375 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1362 $1217 to $3313 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Athens. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!