Statistics on Melbourne-Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Kuala Lumpur from Melbourne airport is $ 521 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 406 (in may) and $ 757 (in january), which is a saving of $ 115 or a surplus of $ 237 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $375 to $429 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kuala Lumpur before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Kuala Lumpur plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 66654 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kuala Lumpur from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 406, saving $ 115 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 521). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 757).
Flight Melbourne-Kuala Lumpur: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 619 | $ 757 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 451 | $ 601 | fair price |
| March | $ 328 | $ 428 | good price |
| April | $ 421 | $ 527 | fair price |
| May | $ 328 | $ 406 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 388 | $ 479 | good price |
| July | $ 420 | $ 520 | good price |
| August | $ 349 | $ 431 | good price |
| September | $ 421 | $ 516 | good price |
| October | $ 348 | $ 446 | good price |
| November | $ 359 | $ 448 | good price |
| December | $ 552 | $ 683 | 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 Kuala Lumpur
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur range from $214 to $857. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $215 to $268), 2% at the maximum price (from $803 to $857). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $375 to $429 (18% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Kuala Lumpur flight
There are 5 companies that serve Melbourne from Kuala Lumpur airport: Airasia X, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines, Jetstar and Malindo Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 66654 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (58% of the time) on the Melbourne->Kuala Lumpur route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Melbourne-Kuala Lumpur flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 76 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Kuala Lumpur 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 $15. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $22.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $17. Conversely, departing from Kuala Lumpur on a friday may cost you an additional $25.
Top prices Melbourne-Kuala Lumpur
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 18-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 284 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 23-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 271 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 02-08 to 22-08-2024 | $ 262 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 19-08 to 29-08-2024 | $ 266 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 05-09 to 10-09-2024 | $ 266 | direct flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 17-10 to 21-10-2024 | $ 285 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 09-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 286 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 17-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 271 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 18-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 271 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 15-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 267 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Kuala Lumpur 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 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-Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 429 $, which is a saving of 92 $ 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 (168 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 620 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 694), 2 to 3 months ($ 645), 3 to 4 months ($ 672), 4 to 5 months ($ 641), 7 to 8 months ($ 683) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 417 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 514), 3 to 4 months ($ 430), 4 to 5 months ($ 477), 5 to 6 months ($ 496), 6 to 7 months ($ 506), 7 to 8 months ($ 510), 8 to 9 months ($ 531), 10 to 11 months ($ 584) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 308 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 364), 4 to 5 months ($ 347), 5 to 6 months ($ 372), 6 to 7 months ($ 380), 7 to 8 months ($ 393), 8 to 9 months ($ 414) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 447 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 448), 5 to 6 months ($ 467), 7 to 8 months ($ 516) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 325 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 403), 2 to 3 months ($ 368), 3 to 4 months ($ 391), 4 to 5 months ($ 346), 6 to 7 months ($ 353) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 389 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 435), 4 to 5 months ($ 436), 5 to 6 months ($ 410), 6 to 7 months ($ 425), 7 to 8 months ($ 445) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 460 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 497), 5 to 6 months ($ 482), 6 to 7 months ($ 491), 7 to 8 months ($ 498), 8 to 9 months ($ 511) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 371 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 388), 2 to 3 months ($ 409), 3 to 4 months ($ 423), 4 to 5 months ($ 406), 6 to 7 months ($ 418), 7 to 8 months ($ 405), 8 to 9 months ($ 414) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 451 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 514), 2 to 3 months ($ 480), 3 to 4 months ($ 472), 5 to 6 months ($ 487), 7 to 8 months ($ 474), 8 to 9 months ($ 472), 9 to 10 months ($ 510) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 382 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 445), 1 to 2 months ($ 396), 3 to 4 months ($ 384), 4 to 5 months ($ 384), 5 to 6 months ($ 429), 6 to 7 months ($ 419), 7 to 8 months ($ 423) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 392 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 443), 3 to 4 months ($ 435), 5 to 6 months ($ 402), 8 to 9 months ($ 392), 9 to 10 months ($ 433) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 522 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 606), 3 to 4 months ($ 548), 4 to 5 months ($ 572), 5 to 6 months ($ 637), 6 to 7 months ($ 634), 8 to 9 months ($ 648) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Kuala Lumpur are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur: 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 | $ 391 $271 to $555 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 372 $269 to $638 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 448 $338 to $810 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 396 $245 to $525 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 386 $245 to $832 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 405 $265 to $660 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 470 $238 to $890 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 638 $304 to $1296 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 752 $309 to $1438 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 672 $262 to $1487 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 594 $254 to $1178 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october and december are cheaper to travel to Kuala Lumpur. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!