Statistics on Melbourne-New Orleans 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 New Orleans (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to New Orleans from Melbourne airport is $ 1800 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1554 (in october) and $ 2245 (in december), which is a saving of $ 247 or a surplus of $ 445 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1290 to $1344 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to New Orleans before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-New Orleans plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 7418 airfare prices from previous years for flights to New Orleans from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1554, saving $ 247 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1800). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2245).
Flight Melbourne-New Orleans: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1704 | $ 2099 | high price |
| February | $ 1196 | $ 1574 | good price |
| March | $ 1215 | $ 1686 | good price |
| April | $ 1467 | $ 1912 | fair price |
| May | $ 1327 | $ 1858 | fair price |
| June | $ 1326 | $ 1693 | good price |
| July | $ 1578 | $ 1990 | fair price |
| August | $ 1158 | $ 1625 | good price |
| September | $ 1326 | $ 1670 | good price |
| October | $ 1219 | $ 1554 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 1263 | $ 1694 | good price |
| December | $ 1861 | $ 2245 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 New Orleans
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to New Orleans range from $806 to $2311. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $806 to $860), 1% at the maximum price (from $2257 to $2311). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1290 to $1344 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->New Orleans flight
There are 10 companies that serve Melbourne from New Orleans airport: Jetstar, Qantas, United, Delta, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand and Philippine Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 7418 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Melbourne->New Orleans route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-New Orleans flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $131. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $171.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from New Orleans 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 $105. Conversely, departing from New Orleans on a wednesday may cost you an additional $136.
Top prices Melbourne-New Orleans
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → New Orleans | 05-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 1464 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → New Orleans | 06-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 1452 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → New Orleans | 13-06 to 20-06-2024 | $ 1238 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → New Orleans | 18-06 to 23-06-2024 | $ 1515 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → New Orleans | 08-07 to 27-07-2024 | $ 1360 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| Melbourne → New Orleans | 15-07 to 22-07-2024 | $ 1340 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| Melbourne → New Orleans | 11-08 to 29-08-2024 | $ 1223 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → New Orleans | 16-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 1244 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → New Orleans | 10-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 1114 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → New Orleans | 12-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 1481 | layover flight with Qantas |
When to book your flight Melbourne - New Orleans 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 10 to 11 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-New Orleans flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to New Orleans, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1600 $, which is a saving of 200 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (166 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to New Orleans 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1987 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2036) |
| February | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1490 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1515), 3 to 4 months ($ 1503) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1611 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1638), 1 to 2 months ($ 1638), 3 to 4 months ($ 1621) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1806 $) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1583 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1615), 5 to 6 months ($ 1801) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1473 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1659), 3 to 4 months ($ 1599) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1957 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1961) |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1463 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1529) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1484 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1504), 4 to 5 months ($ 1522) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1652 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->New Orleans are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $52. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $68 more.
Melbourne to New Orleans: 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 | $ 1649 $1532 to $1798 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1637 $1238 to $2219 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1416 $1340 to $1547 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1223 $1223 to $1223 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 4176 $1699 to $8602 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2234 $2234 to $2234 | fair price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1870 $1244 to $2185 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1114 $1114 to $1114 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1481 $1481 to $1481 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to New Orleans. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!