Statistics on Melbourne-Funchal 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 Funchal (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Funchal from Melbourne airport is $ 1850 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1549 (in november) and $ 2135 (in august), which is a saving of $ 301 or a surplus of $ 286 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1344 to $1397 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Funchal before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Funchal plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1122 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Funchal from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1549, saving $ 301 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1850). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 2135).
Flight Melbourne-Funchal: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1794 | $ 2091 | high price |
| February | $ 1432 | $ 1818 | fair price |
| March | $ 1265 | $ 1621 | good price |
| April | $ 1432 | $ 1846 | fair price |
| May | $ 1276 | $ 1762 | fair price |
| June | $ 1479 | $ 1873 | fair price |
| July | $ 1818 | $ 2106 | high price |
| August | $ 1707 | $ 2135 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 1566 | $ 1799 | fair price |
| October | $ 1212 | $ 1553 | good price |
| November | $ 1298 | $ 1549 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1621 | $ 2031 | 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 Funchal
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Funchal range from $1075 to $2848. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1075 to $1129), 1% at the maximum price (from $2794 to $2848). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1666 to $1720 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Funchal flight
There are 5 companies that serve Melbourne from Funchal airport: Qatar Airways, Scoot, Jetstar, Airasia X and China Eastern.
Data analysis:
Of the 1122 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Melbourne->Funchal route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Funchal 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 $91. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $109.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Funchal to Melbourne departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $118. Conversely, departing from Funchal on a sunday may cost you an additional $100.
Top prices Melbourne-Funchal
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Funchal | 11-05 to 18-05-2024 | $ 1363 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Funchal | 03-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 1937 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Funchal | 05-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 1722 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Funchal | 07-06 to 13-06-2024 | $ 1861 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Funchal | 06-08 to 13-08-2024 | $ 2343 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Funchal | 02-10 to 23-10-2024 | $ 1442 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Melbourne → Funchal | 05-10 to 23-10-2024 | $ 1534 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Melbourne → Lisbon | 05-11 to 15-11-2024 | $ 975 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Funchal | 06-12 to 26-12-2024 | $ 2010 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Funchal | 07-12 to 26-12-2024 | $ 1913 | layover flight with Qantas |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Funchal to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 5 to 6 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-Funchal flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Funchal, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1743 $, which is a saving of 107 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 5 to 6 months in advance, you will pay the full price (170 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Funchal 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: 2037 $) |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1742 $) |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Funchal are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $86. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $49 more.
Melbourne to Funchal: 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 | $ 1363 $1363 to $1363 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1704 $1293 to $1937 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 2343 $2343 to $2343 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1653 $1442 to $1873 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1961 $1913 to $2010 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june and december are cheaper to travel to Funchal. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!