Statistics on Melbourne-Lyon 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 Lyon (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Lyon from Melbourne airport is $ 1706 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1359 (in november) and $ 2042 (in january), which is a saving of $ 347 or a surplus of $ 337 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1132 to $1185 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Lyon before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Lyon plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 8028 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Lyon from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1359, saving $ 347 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1706). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2042).
Flight Melbourne-Lyon: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1506 | $ 2042 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1288 | $ 1576 | fair price |
| March | $ 1112 | $ 1489 | good price |
| April | $ 1283 | $ 1636 | fair price |
| May | $ 1083 | $ 1389 | good price |
| June | $ 1242 | $ 1823 | fair price |
| July | $ 1506 | $ 1891 | high price |
| August | $ 1361 | $ 1862 | fair price |
| September | $ 1352 | $ 1923 | high price |
| October | $ 1138 | $ 1493 | good price |
| November | $ 1079 | $ 1359 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1548 | $ 1978 | 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 Lyon
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Lyon range from $862 to $2209. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $862 to $916), 1% at the maximum price (from $2155 to $2209). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1616 to $1670 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Lyon flight
There are 19 companies that serve Melbourne from Lyon airport: Scoot, Emirates, Etihad Airways, China Eastern, Japan Airlines, Jetstar, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways, Lufthansa, Airasia X, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air China, SriLankan Airlines, Air France and China Southern.
Data analysis:
Of the 8028 flights analyzed in previous years, Scoot was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (12% of the time) on the Melbourne->Lyon route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Lyon 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 $187. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $172.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Lyon 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 $240. Conversely, departing from Lyon on a friday may cost you an additional $192.
Top prices Melbourne-Lyon
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Lyon | 23-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 968 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Lyon | 01-06 to 05-06-2024 | $ 1128 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Lyon | 04-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 975 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Lyon | 10-06 to 16-06-2024 | $ 1087 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Lyon | 19-08 to 31-08-2024 | $ 1210 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Lyon | 16-09 to 29-09-2024 | $ 1162 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Melbourne → Lyon | 10-10 to 24-10-2024 | $ 1158 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Lyon | 16-10 to 21-10-2024 | $ 1031 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Lyon | 01-11 to 17-11-2024 | $ 1013 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Lyon | 05-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 919 | layover flight with China Eastern |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Lyon to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 11 to 12 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-Lyon flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Lyon, it is recommended to buy it 11 to 12 months before departure (it is then on average 1563 $, which is a saving of 143 $ 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 (224 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Lyon 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: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1724 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1916), 2 to 3 months ($ 1994) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1503 $) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1440 $) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1540 $) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1209 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1350), 2 to 3 months ($ 1360), 3 to 4 months ($ 1345), 4 to 5 months ($ 1291) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1442 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1498), 4 to 5 months ($ 1629) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1544 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1881), 5 to 6 months ($ 1582), 6 to 7 months ($ 1875) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1506 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1828), 1 to 2 months ($ 1654), 3 to 4 months ($ 1604) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1505 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1730), 2 to 3 months ($ 1785), 4 to 5 months ($ 1786), 5 to 6 months ($ 1655), 7 to 8 months ($ 1638) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1286 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1407) |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Lyon are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $38. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $58 more.
Melbourne to Lyon: 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 | $ 1203 $968 to $1436 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1824 $933 to $9416 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1336 $919 to $1936 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 2284 $1200 to $3073 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1263 $1162 to $1338 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1244 $1031 to $1540 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1261 $919 to $1850 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1502 $1249 to $1743 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1716 $1432 to $2076 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 3084 $3084 to $3084 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1464 $1358 to $1570 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, july, september, october, november, december, january and april are cheaper to travel to Lyon. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!