Statistics on Melbourne-Kolkata 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 Kolkata (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Kolkata from Melbourne airport is $ 797 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 660 (in august) and $ 1105 (in january), which is a saving of $ 138 or a surplus of $ 309 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $537 to $591 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kolkata before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Kolkata plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 45390 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kolkata from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 660, saving $ 138 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 797). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1105).
Flight Melbourne-Kolkata: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 863 | $ 1105 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 639 | $ 818 | fair price |
| March | $ 556 | $ 690 | good price |
| April | $ 677 | $ 848 | fair price |
| May | $ 588 | $ 702 | good price |
| June | $ 594 | $ 700 | good price |
| July | $ 616 | $ 771 | good price |
| August | $ 559 | $ 660 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 604 | $ 778 | good price |
| October | $ 609 | $ 731 | good price |
| November | $ 580 | $ 711 | good price |
| December | $ 852 | $ 1047 | 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 Kolkata
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Kolkata range from $430 to $1343. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $430 to $484), 1% at the maximum price (from $1289 to $1343). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $537 to $591 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Kolkata flight
There are 8 companies that serve Melbourne from Kolkata airport: Airasia X, Scoot, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, Malindo Air, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways and Vietjet Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 45390 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (46% of the time) on the Melbourne->Kolkata route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Kolkata 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 $20. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $23.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kolkata to Melbourne departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $25. Conversely, departing from Kolkata on a friday may cost you an additional $31.
Top prices Melbourne-Kolkata
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Kolkata | 24-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 548 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kolkata | 10-06 to 29-06-2024 | $ 532 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Kolkata | 13-06 to 26-06-2024 | $ 560 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Kolkata | 01-08 to 16-08-2024 | $ 514 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Kolkata | 06-08 to 17-08-2024 | $ 515 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kolkata | 09-08 to 30-08-2024 | $ 553 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kolkata | 12-08 to 16-08-2024 | $ 548 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Kolkata | 16-08 to 25-08-2024 | $ 536 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Kolkata | 01-09 to 15-09-2024 | $ 518 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Kolkata | 05-11 to 15-11-2024 | $ 543 | layover flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Kolkata 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-Kolkata 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 Kolkata, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 727 $, which is a saving of 70 $ 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 (152 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Kolkata 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 889 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1100), 4 to 5 months ($ 1028), 5 to 6 months ($ 972), 6 to 7 months ($ 966), 8 to 9 months ($ 906), 9 to 10 months ($ 1072), 11 to 12 months ($ 986) |
| February | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 657 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 771), 3 to 4 months ($ 768), 4 to 5 months ($ 723), 5 to 6 months ($ 696), 6 to 7 months ($ 734), 7 to 8 months ($ 721), 8 to 9 months ($ 702), 11 to 12 months ($ 722) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 604 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 672), 2 to 3 months ($ 679), 3 to 4 months ($ 682), 4 to 5 months ($ 618), 5 to 6 months ($ 653), 6 to 7 months ($ 609), 8 to 9 months ($ 604), 9 to 10 months ($ 611) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 724 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 836), 5 to 6 months ($ 776), 6 to 7 months ($ 815), 7 to 8 months ($ 803) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 657 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 678), 2 to 3 months ($ 671), 3 to 4 months ($ 678), 6 to 7 months ($ 697) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 644 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 651), 2 to 3 months ($ 672), 3 to 4 months ($ 683), 5 to 6 months ($ 662), 6 to 7 months ($ 665), 7 to 8 months ($ 647), 11 to 12 months ($ 657) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 631 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 745), 3 to 4 months ($ 716), 5 to 6 months ($ 705), 6 to 7 months ($ 643), 8 to 9 months ($ 707), 9 to 10 months ($ 750), 11 to 12 months ($ 640) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 578 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 649), 3 to 4 months ($ 615), 5 to 6 months ($ 603), 7 to 8 months ($ 595), 8 to 9 months ($ 618) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 632 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 680), 3 to 4 months ($ 660), 4 to 5 months ($ 692), 5 to 6 months ($ 683), 6 to 7 months ($ 635), 8 to 9 months ($ 672), 9 to 10 months ($ 733), 11 to 12 months ($ 719) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 621 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 716), 3 to 4 months ($ 636), 4 to 5 months ($ 653), 5 to 6 months ($ 692), 6 to 7 months ($ 673), 8 to 9 months ($ 664), 9 to 10 months ($ 681) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 584 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 667), 3 to 4 months ($ 622), 4 to 5 months ($ 585), 9 to 10 months ($ 678), 10 to 11 months ($ 689) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 916 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1030), 4 to 5 months ($ 946), 5 to 6 months ($ 946), 6 to 7 months ($ 925), 7 to 8 months ($ 987), 8 to 9 months ($ 999), 10 to 11 months ($ 1008), 11 to 12 months ($ 1031) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Kolkata are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Melbourne to Kolkata: 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 | $ 635 $442 to $1079 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 646 $477 to $858 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 649 $580 to $720 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 609 $503 to $671 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 650 $518 to $765 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 639 $558 to $819 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 667 $543 to $841 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 895 $630 to $1392 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 996 $731 to $1268 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 747 $592 to $1079 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 616 $562 to $678 | very good 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 Kolkata. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!