Statistics on Melbourne-Bali 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 Bali (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Bali from Melbourne airport is $ 482 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 409 (in may) and $ 618 (in january), which is a saving of $ 74 or a surplus of $ 136 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $434 to $488 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Bali before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Bali plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 74259 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Bali from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 409, saving $ 74 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 482). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 618).
Flight Melbourne-Bali: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 508 | $ 618 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 383 | $ 433 | good price |
| March | $ 384 | $ 441 | good price |
| April | $ 432 | $ 531 | fair price |
| May | $ 357 | $ 409 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 410 | $ 474 | fair price |
| July | $ 439 | $ 525 | fair price |
| August | $ 401 | $ 441 | good price |
| September | $ 426 | $ 513 | fair price |
| October | $ 401 | $ 446 | good price |
| November | $ 388 | $ 428 | good price |
| December | $ 419 | $ 520 | fair 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 Bali
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Bali range from $216 to $813. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $217 to $271), 1% at the maximum price (from $759 to $813). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $434 to $488 (24% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Bali flight
There are 10 companies that serve Melbourne from Bali airport: Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Malindo Air, Batik Air, Scoot, Thai Lion Air, Lion Air, Garuda Indonesia, Airasia X and Qantas.
Data analysis:
Of the 74259 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (38% of the time) on the Melbourne->Bali route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Melbourne-Bali flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 2.2 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Bali 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 $3. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $6.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Bali 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 $11. Conversely, departing from Bali on a saturday may cost you an additional $17.
Top prices Melbourne-Bali
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Bali | 01-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 266 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Bali | 02-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 266 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Bali | 09-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 266 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Bali | 15-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 266 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Bali | 18-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 266 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Bali | 19-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 266 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Bali | 04-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 249 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Bali | 18-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 249 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Bali | 19-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 249 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Bali | 20-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 249 | direct flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Bali to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 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-Bali 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 Bali, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 436 $, which is a saving of 46 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (78 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Bali 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 481 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 606), 2 to 3 months ($ 555), 8 to 9 months ($ 617), 9 to 10 months ($ 553), 10 to 11 months ($ 605) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 358 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 363), 3 to 4 months ($ 423), 9 to 10 months ($ 385), 10 to 11 months ($ 378) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 382 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 391), 1 to 2 months ($ 437), 3 to 4 months ($ 401), 4 to 5 months ($ 441), 10 to 11 months ($ 415) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 454 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 472), 3 to 4 months ($ 485), 4 to 5 months ($ 472), 5 to 6 months ($ 475), 6 to 7 months ($ 480), 7 to 8 months ($ 474), 9 to 10 months ($ 514), 10 to 11 months ($ 529) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 358 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 400), 6 to 7 months ($ 385), 7 to 8 months ($ 391), 8 to 9 months ($ 381), 9 to 10 months ($ 358) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 396 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 452), 6 to 7 months ($ 447), 7 to 8 months ($ 442), 8 to 9 months ($ 436), 9 to 10 months ($ 401), 11 to 12 months ($ 466) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 454 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 479), 8 to 9 months ($ 481), 9 to 10 months ($ 478), 10 to 11 months ($ 469) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 388 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 436), 5 to 6 months ($ 434), 7 to 8 months ($ 411), 9 to 10 months ($ 410), 10 to 11 months ($ 415) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 417 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 491), 7 to 8 months ($ 508), 8 to 9 months ($ 450), 10 to 11 months ($ 448) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 397 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 435), 6 to 7 months ($ 417), 7 to 8 months ($ 439), 9 to 10 months ($ 408) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 370 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 406), 3 to 4 months ($ 422), 6 to 7 months ($ 406), 8 to 9 months ($ 391), 9 to 10 months ($ 420), 10 to 11 months ($ 426) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 433 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 466), 2 to 3 months ($ 511), 3 to 4 months ($ 482), 4 to 5 months ($ 518), 7 to 8 months ($ 454), 9 to 10 months ($ 508) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Bali are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $3. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $9 more.
Melbourne to Bali: 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 | $ 525 $373 to $680 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 569 $402 to $813 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 627 $448 to $1028 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 460 $376 to $555 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 472 $351 to $687 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 401 $342 to $476 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 367 $286 to $471 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 424 $299 to $648 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 448 $309 to $655 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 282 $266 to $524 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 298 $249 to $555 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 647 $410 to $954 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Bali. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!