Statistics on Melbourne-Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Fukuoka from Melbourne airport is $ 840 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 681 (in may) and $ 1107 (in december), which is a saving of $ 160 or a surplus of $ 268 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $596 to $650 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Fukuoka before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Fukuoka plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 13402 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Fukuoka from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 681, saving $ 160 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 840). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1107).
Flight Melbourne-Fukuoka: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 920 | $ 1082 | high price |
| February | $ 694 | $ 860 | fair price |
| March | $ 569 | $ 722 | good price |
| April | $ 685 | $ 889 | fair price |
| May | $ 567 | $ 681 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 623 | $ 792 | good price |
| July | $ 703 | $ 917 | fair price |
| August | $ 631 | $ 777 | good price |
| September | $ 642 | $ 812 | fair price |
| October | $ 601 | $ 732 | good price |
| November | $ 549 | $ 705 | good price |
| December | $ 844 | $ 1107 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 Fukuoka
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Fukuoka range from $325 to $1354. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $325 to $380), 1% at the maximum price (from $1300 to $1354). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $650 to $705 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Fukuoka flight
There are 16 companies that serve Melbourne from Fukuoka airport: China Eastern, Jetstar, Philippine Airlines, Scoot, Cebu Pacific, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, China Airlines, Airasia X, Air China, Vietnam Airlines, Qantas, Vietjet Air, Xiamen Airlines, Japan Airlines and Virgin Australia.
Data analysis:
Of the 13402 flights analyzed in previous years, China Eastern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (13% of the time) on the Melbourne->Fukuoka route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Fukuoka 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 $57. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $57.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Fukuoka 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 $37. Conversely, departing from Fukuoka on a friday may cost you an additional $80.
Top prices Melbourne-Fukuoka
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 17-05 to 24-05-2024 | $ 521 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 19-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 520 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 03-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 557 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 17-07 to 25-07-2024 | $ 531 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 25-07 to 31-07-2024 | $ 551 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 09-09 to 23-09-2024 | $ 529 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 16-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 542 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 20-10 to 30-10-2024 | $ 521 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 01-11 to 20-11-2024 | $ 521 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Fukuoka | 10-11 to 24-11-2024 | $ 519 | layover flight with China Eastern |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Fukuoka to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 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-Fukuoka flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Fukuoka, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 776 $, which is a saving of 64 $ 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 (208 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Fukuoka 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1016 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1061), 5 to 6 months ($ 1037) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 747 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 821), 4 to 5 months ($ 795), 5 to 6 months ($ 759) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 656 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 689), 4 to 5 months ($ 690), 5 to 6 months ($ 700) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 733 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 881), 2 to 3 months ($ 838), 3 to 4 months ($ 823), 4 to 5 months ($ 875) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 606 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 608), 4 to 5 months ($ 643) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 621 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 788), 2 to 3 months ($ 776), 4 to 5 months ($ 686) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 689 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 801), 4 to 5 months ($ 779), 5 to 6 months ($ 831) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 727 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 733) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 699 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 810), 2 to 3 months ($ 758), 3 to 4 months ($ 785), 5 to 6 months ($ 754), 6 to 7 months ($ 774) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 637 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 646), 2 to 3 months ($ 667), 4 to 5 months ($ 660), 8 to 9 months ($ 723) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 598 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 664), 2 to 3 months ($ 632), 4 to 5 months ($ 634), 9 to 10 months ($ 654) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1011 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1095) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Fukuoka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $20 more.
Melbourne to Fukuoka: 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 | $ 534 $520 to $560 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 609 $521 to $707 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 727 $531 to $1173 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 748 $514 to $1044 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 596 $529 to $800 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 603 $521 to $661 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 570 $519 to $631 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1041 $1041 to $1041 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 857 $713 to $1099 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 619 $619 to $619 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 629 $629 to $629 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, march and april are cheaper to travel to Fukuoka. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!