Statistics on Melbourne-Panama (Panama City) 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 Panama (Panama City) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Panama (Panama City) from Melbourne airport is $ 1947 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1678 (in october) and $ 2495 (in january), which is a saving of $ 269 or a surplus of $ 548 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1499 to $1550 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a saturday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Panama (Panama City) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Panama (Panama City) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4052 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Panama (Panama City) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1678, saving $ 269 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1947). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2495).
Flight Melbourne-Panama (Panama City): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 2007 | $ 2495 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1342 | $ 1758 | good price |
| March | $ 1387 | $ 1931 | fair price |
| April | $ 1595 | $ 1900 | fair price |
| May | $ 1452 | $ 1824 | good price |
| June | $ 1528 | $ 1885 | fair price |
| July | $ 1823 | $ 2213 | fair price |
| August | $ 1495 | $ 1807 | good price |
| September | $ 1481 | $ 1871 | good price |
| October | $ 1327 | $ 1678 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 1445 | $ 1712 | good price |
| December | $ 1783 | $ 2290 | fair 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 Panama (Panama City)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Panama (Panama City) range from $1033 to $2635. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1034 to $1085), 1% at the maximum price (from $2584 to $2635). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1499 to $1550 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Panama flight
There are 11 companies that serve Melbourne from Panama (Panama City) airport: United, Fiji Airways, Qatar Airways, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Virgin Australia, Qantas, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa.
Data analysis:
Of the 4052 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (40% of the time) on the Melbourne->Panama route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Panama (Panama City) 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 $197. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $283.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Panama (Panama City) to Melbourne departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday for your return date, you will save an average of $80. Conversely, departing from Panama (Panama City) on a thursday may cost you an additional $93.
Top prices Melbourne-Panama (Panama City)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Panama City | 10-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 1629 | layover flight with United |
| Melbourne → Panama City | 07-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 1512 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Panama City | 17-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 1537 | layover flight with United |
| Melbourne → Panama City | 27-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 1457 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Panama City | 14-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 1646 | layover flight with United |
| Melbourne → Panama City | 01-09 to 19-09-2025 | $ 1393 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Panama City | 09-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 1331 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Panama City | 12-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 1470 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Panama City | 14-09 to 20-09-2025 | $ 1433 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Panama City | 01-10 to 16-10-2025 | $ 1335 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Panama (Panama City) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 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-Panama 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 Panama (Panama City), it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1732 $, which is a saving of 215 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (342 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Panama (Panama City) 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: 2443 $) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1663 $) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1709 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1814 $) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1757 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1814) |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 2074 $) |
| August | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1786 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1828 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1640 $) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1482 $) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 2066 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Panama are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $50. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $57 more.
Melbourne to Panama (Panama City): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2025 | $ 1709 $1662 to $1808 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1503 $1391 to $1771 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1646 $1646 to $1646 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1688 $1688 to $1688 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1401 $1331 to $1470 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1564 $1335 to $1792 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 3538 $3538 to $3538 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 2858 $2858 to $2858 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, april, june, september and october are cheaper to travel to Panama (Panama City). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!