Statistics on Melbourne-Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Kathmandu from Melbourne airport is $ 970 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 790 (in may) and $ 1319 (in january), which is a saving of $ 180 or a surplus of $ 350 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $753 to $806 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kathmandu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Kathmandu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kathmandu from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 790, saving $ 180 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 970). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1319).
Flight Melbourne-Kathmandu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1085 | $ 1319 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 813 | $ 947 | good price |
| March | $ 710 | $ 826 | good price |
| April | $ 838 | $ 974 | fair price |
| May | $ 702 | $ 790 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 763 | $ 884 | good price |
| July | $ 806 | $ 926 | good price |
| August | $ 695 | $ 808 | good price |
| September | $ 761 | $ 969 | fair price |
| October | $ 843 | $ 993 | fair price |
| November | $ 842 | $ 978 | fair price |
| December | $ 1018 | $ 1211 | 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 Kathmandu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu range from $591 to $1558. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $591 to $645), 1% at the maximum price (from $1505 to $1558). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $753 to $806 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Kathmandu flight
There are 14 companies that serve Melbourne from Kathmandu airport: Scoot, Malaysia Airlines, Airasia X, Singapore Airlines, Jetstar, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, SriLankan Airlines, China Southern, Malindo Air, Air India, Sichuan Airlines, Vietjet Air and Thai Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Scoot was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Melbourne->Kathmandu route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Kathmandu 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 $20. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $48.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kathmandu 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 $12. Conversely, departing from Kathmandu on a saturday may cost you an additional $11.
Top prices Melbourne-Kathmandu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Kathmandu | 08-05 to 22-05-2024 | $ 653 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kathmandu | 11-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 630 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kathmandu | 13-05 to 24-05-2024 | $ 641 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kathmandu | 15-05 to 30-05-2024 | $ 615 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Kathmandu | 17-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 639 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Kathmandu | 20-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 636 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kathmandu | 22-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 609 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Kathmandu | 23-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 644 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kathmandu | 05-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 634 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Kathmandu | 01-08 to 31-08-2024 | $ 652 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Kathmandu 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-Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 865 $, which is a saving of 105 $ 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 (145 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Kathmandu 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1036 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1304), 4 to 5 months ($ 1284), 5 to 6 months ($ 1125), 6 to 7 months ($ 1061), 8 to 9 months ($ 1171), 9 to 10 months ($ 1070), 10 to 11 months ($ 1071), 11 to 12 months ($ 1182) |
| February | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 777 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 894), 2 to 3 months ($ 937), 3 to 4 months ($ 942), 4 to 5 months ($ 874), 5 to 6 months ($ 838), 6 to 7 months ($ 850), 7 to 8 months ($ 811), 8 to 9 months ($ 812) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 762 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 793), 4 to 5 months ($ 766), 5 to 6 months ($ 774), 6 to 7 months ($ 779), 7 to 8 months ($ 797), 8 to 9 months ($ 786), 9 to 10 months ($ 788) |
| April | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 861 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 965), 3 to 4 months ($ 956), 4 to 5 months ($ 970), 5 to 6 months ($ 925), 6 to 7 months ($ 970), 7 to 8 months ($ 960), 8 to 9 months ($ 903) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 738 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 787), 4 to 5 months ($ 738), 5 to 6 months ($ 743), 6 to 7 months ($ 738), 7 to 8 months ($ 764), 9 to 10 months ($ 775) |
| June | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 762 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 816), 3 to 4 months ($ 795), 4 to 5 months ($ 796), 5 to 6 months ($ 796), 6 to 7 months ($ 767), 8 to 9 months ($ 812) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 804 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 806), 4 to 5 months ($ 858), 5 to 6 months ($ 847), 7 to 8 months ($ 849), 8 to 9 months ($ 900) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 705 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 759), 2 to 3 months ($ 784), 3 to 4 months ($ 792), 4 to 5 months ($ 729), 6 to 7 months ($ 746), 7 to 8 months ($ 764), 9 to 10 months ($ 755) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 782 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 963), 2 to 3 months ($ 911), 3 to 4 months ($ 892), 4 to 5 months ($ 870), 5 to 6 months ($ 783), 7 to 8 months ($ 849), 8 to 9 months ($ 842), 9 to 10 months ($ 822), 10 to 11 months ($ 785) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 839 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 954), 4 to 5 months ($ 939), 5 to 6 months ($ 893), 6 to 7 months ($ 844), 8 to 9 months ($ 856), 9 to 10 months ($ 874), 10 to 11 months ($ 906), 11 to 12 months ($ 972) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 847 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 922), 5 to 6 months ($ 887), 7 to 8 months ($ 906), 8 to 9 months ($ 878), 9 to 10 months ($ 917), 10 to 11 months ($ 883), 11 to 12 months ($ 921) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1014 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1148), 4 to 5 months ($ 1109), 5 to 6 months ($ 1081), 6 to 7 months ($ 1124), 7 to 8 months ($ 1210), 9 to 10 months ($ 1035), 10 to 11 months ($ 1077) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Kathmandu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $20 more.
Melbourne to Kathmandu: 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 | $ 770 $609 to $4329 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 700 $631 to $930 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 829 $674 to $1343 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 704 $649 to $969 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 716 $626 to $968 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 769 $684 to $1051 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 793 $683 to $1105 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 900 $811 to $1108 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1019 $930 to $1283 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 754 $699 to $791 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 702 $667 to $812 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 671 $668 to $677 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Kathmandu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!