Statistics on Melbourne-Belfast 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 Belfast (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Belfast from Melbourne airport is $ 1699 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1431 (in may) and $ 2302 (in december), which is a saving of $ 269 or a surplus of $ 603 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1131 to $1185 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Belfast before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Belfast plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 6075 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Belfast from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1431, saving $ 269 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1699). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2302).
Flight Melbourne-Belfast: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1724 | $ 2104 | high price |
| February | $ 1175 | $ 1481 | good price |
| March | $ 1098 | $ 1430 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1293 | $ 1625 | good price |
| May | $ 1090 | $ 1431 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1220 | $ 1582 | good price |
| July | $ 1614 | $ 2037 | fair price |
| August | $ 1346 | $ 1609 | good price |
| September | $ 1358 | $ 1727 | fair price |
| October | $ 1196 | $ 1584 | good price |
| November | $ 1127 | $ 1468 | good price |
| December | $ 1756 | $ 2302 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 Belfast
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Belfast range from $915 to $2422. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $915 to $969), 1% at the maximum price (from $2369 to $2422). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1400 to $1454 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Belfast flight
There are 17 companies that serve Melbourne from Belfast airport: Qatar Airways, Scoot, Etihad Airways, Japan Airlines, Qantas, China Eastern, Jetstar, Airasia X, Malaysia Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Air China, China Southern, Royal Brunei Airlines, Vietnam Airlines and China Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 6075 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Melbourne->Belfast route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Belfast flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $54. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $122.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Belfast 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 $38. Conversely, departing from Belfast on a wednesday may cost you an additional $42.
Top prices Melbourne-Belfast
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Belfast | 08-05 to 15-05-2024 | $ 1069 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Belfast | 09-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 1277 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Belfast | 16-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 1179 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Belfast | 03-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 1136 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Belfast | 14-08 to 21-08-2024 | $ 1254 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Belfast | 25-08 to 31-08-2024 | $ 1308 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Belfast | 05-09 to 12-09-2024 | $ 1261 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Melbourne → Belfast | 10-10 to 15-10-2024 | $ 1285 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Belfast | 06-11 to 12-11-2024 | $ 972 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Belfast | 14-11 to 25-11-2024 | $ 1095 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Belfast 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 11 to 12 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-Belfast 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 Belfast, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1525 $, which is a saving of 174 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (499 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Belfast 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1967 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2051) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1232 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1415) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1395 $) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1451 $) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1285 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1358), 2 to 3 months ($ 1306) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1281 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1400), 4 to 5 months ($ 1425) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1652 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1985), 5 to 6 months ($ 1783) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1447 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1568), 2 to 3 months ($ 1486), 3 to 4 months ($ 1568), 4 to 5 months ($ 1455), 6 to 7 months ($ 1539), 8 to 9 months ($ 1515) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1650 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1569 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1379 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1444) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Belfast are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $48. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $47 more.
Melbourne to Belfast: 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 | $ 1249 $1179 to $1277 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 2556 $1130 to $9542 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1587 $1504 to $1654 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1308 $1254 to $1346 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1361 $1261 to $1490 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1306 $1285 to $1328 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 991 $970 to $1095 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, july, august, september, october and november are cheaper to travel to Belfast. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!