Statistics on Melbourne-Faro (Algarve) 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 Faro (Algarve) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Faro (Algarve) from Melbourne airport is $ 1735 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1435 (in march) and $ 2015 (in july), which is a saving of $ 300 or a surplus of $ 281 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1293 to $1347 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Faro (Algarve) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Faro (Algarve) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2177 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Faro (Algarve) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1435, saving $ 300 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1735). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2015).
Flight Melbourne-Faro (Algarve): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1642 | $ 1932 | high price |
| February | $ 1406 | $ 1679 | fair price |
| March | $ 1156 | $ 1435 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1347 | $ 1806 | fair price |
| May | $ 1113 | $ 1555 | fair price |
| June | $ 1172 | $ 1549 | good price |
| July | $ 1532 | $ 2015 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1421 | $ 1918 | high price |
| September | $ 1300 | $ 1833 | fair price |
| October | $ 1196 | $ 1634 | fair price |
| November | $ 1174 | $ 1453 | good price |
| December | $ 1657 | $ 2009 | 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 Faro (Algarve)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Faro (Algarve) range from $916 to $3124. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $916 to $970), 1% at the maximum price (from $3070 to $3124). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1293 to $1347 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Faro (Algarve) flight
There are 10 companies that serve Melbourne from Faro (Algarve) airport: Qantas, Scoot, Jetstar, Etihad Airways, Airasia X, China Eastern, Emirates, Qatar Airways, KLM and China Southern.
Data analysis:
Of the 2177 flights analyzed in previous years, Qantas was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Melbourne->Faro (Algarve) route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Faro (Algarve) 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 $122. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $161.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Faro (Algarve) 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 $157. Conversely, departing from Faro (Algarve) on a friday may cost you an additional $148.
Top prices Melbourne-Faro (Algarve)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Lisbon | 19-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 1036 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Faro (Algarve) | 20-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 1846 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Lisbon | 27-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 1003 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Lisbon | 03-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 1030 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Faro (Algarve) | 13-06 to 19-06-2024 | $ 1267 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Melbourne → Faro (Algarve) | 02-08 to 16-08-2024 | $ 1876 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Lisbon | 16-10 to 26-10-2024 | $ 994 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Lisbon | 18-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 984 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Lisbon | 05-11 to 15-11-2024 | $ 966 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Faro (Algarve) | 02-12 to 18-12-2024 | $ 1569 | layover flight with Airasia X |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Faro (Algarve) 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-Faro (Algarve) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Faro (Algarve), it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1485 $, which is a saving of 250 $ 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 (109 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Faro (Algarve) 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 | - |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1329 $) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1487 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1527) |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1722 $) |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Faro (Algarve) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $44. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $47 more.
Melbourne to Faro (Algarve): 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 | $ 1846 $1846 to $1846 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1267 $1267 to $1267 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1554 $1232 to $1876 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1569 $1569 to $1569 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, august and december are cheaper to travel to Faro (Algarve). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!