Statistics on Melbourne-Dublin 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 Dublin (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Dublin from Melbourne airport is $ 1513 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1286 (in november) and $ 1891 (in december), which is a saving of $ 227 or a surplus of $ 379 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1295 to $1349 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dublin before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Dublin plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 62564 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dublin from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1286, saving $ 227 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1513). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1891).
Flight Melbourne-Dublin: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1541 | $ 1854 | high price |
| February | $ 1196 | $ 1388 | good price |
| March | $ 1189 | $ 1331 | good price |
| April | $ 1292 | $ 1477 | fair price |
| May | $ 1134 | $ 1311 | good price |
| June | $ 1243 | $ 1478 | fair price |
| July | $ 1545 | $ 1742 | fair price |
| August | $ 1337 | $ 1480 | fair price |
| September | $ 1354 | $ 1560 | fair price |
| October | $ 1195 | $ 1348 | good price |
| November | $ 1121 | $ 1286 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1644 | $ 1891 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 Dublin
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Dublin range from $971 to $2050. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $971 to $1025), 1% at the maximum price (from $1996 to $2050). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1295 to $1349 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Dublin flight
There are 22 companies that serve Melbourne from Dublin airport: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Scoot, Jetstar, Cathay Pacific, Air China, China Eastern, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Malaysia Airlines, China Airlines, Airasia X, Virgin Australia, Finnair, China Southern, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Malindo Air, Thai Airways and Royal Brunei Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 62564 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->Dublin route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Dublin 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 $38. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $61.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dublin to Melbourne departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $34. Conversely, departing from Dublin on a saturday may cost you an additional $58.
Top prices Melbourne-Dublin
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Dublin | 20-05 to 24-05-2024 | $ 1046 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Dublin | 21-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 1029 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Dublin | 23-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 966 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Dublin | 04-06 to 08-06-2024 | $ 1003 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Dublin | 05-10 to 29-10-2024 | $ 1027 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Dublin | 07-11 to 17-11-2024 | $ 1055 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Dublin | 10-11 to 23-11-2024 | $ 1057 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Dublin | 11-11 to 21-11-2024 | $ 1035 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Dublin | 12-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 893 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Dublin | 10-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 1054 | layover flight with Qantas |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Dublin 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-Dublin 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 Dublin, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1451 $, which is a saving of 62 $ 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 (174 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Dublin 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: 1561 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1801), 4 to 5 months ($ 1679), 5 to 6 months ($ 1692), 6 to 7 months ($ 1676), 7 to 8 months ($ 1694), 8 to 9 months ($ 1644), 10 to 11 months ($ 1643), 11 to 12 months ($ 1795) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1254 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1298), 2 to 3 months ($ 1325), 3 to 4 months ($ 1355), 4 to 5 months ($ 1382), 6 to 7 months ($ 1314), 7 to 8 months ($ 1380), 10 to 11 months ($ 1324) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1265 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1300), 5 to 6 months ($ 1326), 6 to 7 months ($ 1286), 7 to 8 months ($ 1321) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1395 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1443), 6 to 7 months ($ 1430), 7 to 8 months ($ 1398), 8 to 9 months ($ 1442), 11 to 12 months ($ 1438) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1252 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1293), 1 to 2 months ($ 1292), 2 to 3 months ($ 1288), 11 to 12 months ($ 1279) |
| June | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1396 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1427), 2 to 3 months ($ 1460), 5 to 6 months ($ 1478), 6 to 7 months ($ 1435), 9 to 10 months ($ 1429), 10 to 11 months ($ 1444) |
| July | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1640 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1713), 7 to 8 months ($ 1644), 8 to 9 months ($ 1654), 9 to 10 months ($ 1669), 10 to 11 months ($ 1688) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1441 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1460), 5 to 6 months ($ 1446), 6 to 7 months ($ 1451), 9 to 10 months ($ 1443), 10 to 11 months ($ 1443) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1443 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1559), 6 to 7 months ($ 1510), 7 to 8 months ($ 1520), 8 to 9 months ($ 1512), 9 to 10 months ($ 1528), 10 to 11 months ($ 1487), 11 to 12 months ($ 1512) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1211 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1294), 3 to 4 months ($ 1244), 5 to 6 months ($ 1312), 6 to 7 months ($ 1268), 9 to 10 months ($ 1313) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1142 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1251), 3 to 4 months ($ 1186), 4 to 5 months ($ 1209), 5 to 6 months ($ 1282), 6 to 7 months ($ 1223), 7 to 8 months ($ 1237) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1626 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1807), 3 to 4 months ($ 1778), 4 to 5 months ($ 1825), 6 to 7 months ($ 1879), 7 to 8 months ($ 1800), 8 to 9 months ($ 1715), 10 to 11 months ($ 1715), 11 to 12 months ($ 1754) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Dublin are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $21. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $27 more.
Melbourne to Dublin: 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 | $ 1142 $966 to $1639 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1352 $1003 to $2200 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1502 $1079 to $2960 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1441 $1123 to $2422 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1773 $1090 to $10018 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1340 $1027 to $3678 | fair price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1506 $859 to $4267 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2028 $1144 to $4912 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1838 $1212 to $2418 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1801 $1054 to $3792 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 2051 $1064 to $3738 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1397 $1199 to $1491 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august and april are cheaper to travel to Dublin. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!