Statistics on Melbourne-Osaka 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 Osaka (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Osaka from Melbourne airport is $ 743 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 602 (in november) and $ 969 (in january), which is a saving of $ 142 or a surplus of $ 226 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $544 to $599 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Osaka before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Osaka plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 63141 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Osaka from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 602, saving $ 142 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 743). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 969).
Flight Melbourne-Osaka: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 798 | $ 969 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 622 | $ 766 | fair price |
| March | $ 562 | $ 692 | good price |
| April | $ 684 | $ 826 | fair price |
| May | $ 539 | $ 647 | good price |
| June | $ 569 | $ 681 | good price |
| July | $ 629 | $ 750 | fair price |
| August | $ 548 | $ 679 | good price |
| September | $ 568 | $ 701 | good price |
| October | $ 555 | $ 640 | good price |
| November | $ 512 | $ 602 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 775 | $ 957 | 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 Osaka
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Osaka range from $381 to $1197. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $381 to $436), 1% at the maximum price (from $1143 to $1197). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $544 to $599 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Osaka flight
There are 15 companies that serve Melbourne from Osaka airport: Scoot, Jetstar, Philippine Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Airasia X, Cebu Pacific, Vietjet Air, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, China Southern, China Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Air China and Vietnam Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 63141 flights analyzed in previous years, Scoot was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Melbourne->Osaka route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Osaka 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 $32. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $33.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Osaka 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 $38. Conversely, departing from Osaka on a sunday may cost you an additional $34.
Top prices Melbourne-Osaka
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Osaka | 05-08 to 19-08-2024 | $ 443 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Osaka | 07-08 to 25-08-2024 | $ 443 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Osaka | 08-08 to 15-08-2024 | $ 442 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Osaka | 12-08 to 26-08-2024 | $ 443 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Osaka | 19-08 to 26-08-2024 | $ 443 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Osaka | 02-09 to 16-09-2024 | $ 449 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Osaka | 03-09 to 22-09-2024 | $ 449 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Osaka | 07-09 to 15-09-2024 | $ 444 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Osaka | 06-11 to 21-11-2024 | $ 451 | layover flight with Xiamen Airlines |
| Melbourne → Osaka | 05-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 441 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Osaka 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-Osaka 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 Osaka, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 688 $, which is a saving of 55 $ 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 (138 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Osaka 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: 834 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 955), 4 to 5 months ($ 903), 5 to 6 months ($ 902), 6 to 7 months ($ 871), 7 to 8 months ($ 902), 8 to 9 months ($ 869), 10 to 11 months ($ 899), 11 to 12 months ($ 922) |
| February | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 625 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 748), 2 to 3 months ($ 725), 3 to 4 months ($ 673), 4 to 5 months ($ 677), 5 to 6 months ($ 692), 7 to 8 months ($ 708), 8 to 9 months ($ 751), 9 to 10 months ($ 710), 11 to 12 months ($ 627) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 602 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 608), 3 to 4 months ($ 609), 5 to 6 months ($ 685), 6 to 7 months ($ 651), 8 to 9 months ($ 688), 10 to 11 months ($ 662) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 753 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 791), 3 to 4 months ($ 803), 4 to 5 months ($ 786), 6 to 7 months ($ 782), 7 to 8 months ($ 782), 8 to 9 months ($ 786), 9 to 10 months ($ 814), 10 to 11 months ($ 811) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 603 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 605), 1 to 2 months ($ 609), 4 to 5 months ($ 633), 5 to 6 months ($ 635) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 617 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 635), 3 to 4 months ($ 625), 4 to 5 months ($ 662), 7 to 8 months ($ 643) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 663 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 717), 4 to 5 months ($ 734), 5 to 6 months ($ 721), 6 to 7 months ($ 680), 7 to 8 months ($ 696), 8 to 9 months ($ 748) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 591 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 640), 3 to 4 months ($ 608), 4 to 5 months ($ 602), 5 to 6 months ($ 641), 6 to 7 months ($ 635), 7 to 8 months ($ 625) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 631 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 676), 3 to 4 months ($ 659), 5 to 6 months ($ 633), 6 to 7 months ($ 688), 7 to 8 months ($ 701), 8 to 9 months ($ 691), 9 to 10 months ($ 698) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 614 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 622), 2 to 3 months ($ 638), 3 to 4 months ($ 622), 5 to 6 months ($ 627), 9 to 10 months ($ 617), 10 to 11 months ($ 627) |
| November | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 488 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 561), 2 to 3 months ($ 590), 3 to 4 months ($ 589), 4 to 5 months ($ 572), 5 to 6 months ($ 598), 6 to 7 months ($ 597), 7 to 8 months ($ 556), 8 to 9 months ($ 592) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 813 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 854), 2 to 3 months ($ 932), 4 to 5 months ($ 890), 5 to 6 months ($ 898), 6 to 7 months ($ 923), 7 to 8 months ($ 876), 9 to 10 months ($ 837), 10 to 11 months ($ 910) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Osaka 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 $10 more.
Melbourne to Osaka: 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 | $ 519 $456 to $615 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 537 $456 to $629 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 567 $472 to $672 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 531 $442 to $675 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 574 $444 to $915 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 560 $455 to $749 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 549 $451 to $950 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 779 $577 to $1535 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 836 $640 to $1329 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 654 $444 to $1384 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 623 $441 to $1082 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 829 $653 to $1297 | fair 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 Osaka. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!