Statistics on Melbourne-Porto 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 Porto (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Porto from Melbourne airport is $ 1608 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1345 (in november) and $ 1934 (in december), which is a saving of $ 264 or a surplus of $ 327 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1182 to $1235 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Porto before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Porto plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 7995 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Porto from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1345, saving $ 264 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1608). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1934).
Flight Melbourne-Porto: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1423 | $ 1722 | fair price |
| February | $ 1117 | $ 1361 | good price |
| March | $ 1066 | $ 1581 | fair price |
| April | $ 1177 | $ 1457 | good price |
| May | $ 1137 | $ 1606 | fair price |
| June | $ 1253 | $ 1523 | fair price |
| July | $ 1564 | $ 1880 | high price |
| August | $ 1384 | $ 1713 | fair price |
| September | $ 1321 | $ 1612 | fair price |
| October | $ 1228 | $ 1550 | fair price |
| November | $ 1090 | $ 1345 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1591 | $ 1934 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 Porto
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Porto range from $859 to $2202. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $860 to $913), 1% at the maximum price (from $2148 to $2202). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1396 to $1450 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Porto flight
There are 22 companies that serve Melbourne from Porto airport: Qatar Airways, Scoot, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Turkish Airlines, Airasia X, Qantas, China Eastern, KLM, Air China, Swiss, Thai Airways, Emirates, Air France, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, China Southern, Singapore Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific.
Data analysis:
Of the 7995 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Melbourne->Porto route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Porto 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 $84. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $154.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Porto to Melbourne departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $69. Conversely, departing from Porto on a friday may cost you an additional $111.
Top prices Melbourne-Porto
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Porto | 11-05 to 18-05-2024 | $ 1152 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Porto | 15-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 1118 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Porto | 23-05 to 30-05-2024 | $ 1009 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Porto | 03-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 1038 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Porto | 07-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 1082 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Porto | 20-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 986 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Porto | 02-11 to 16-11-2024 | $ 1000 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Porto | 04-11 to 11-11-2024 | $ 1081 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Porto | 06-11 to 14-11-2024 | $ 1027 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Porto | 09-11 to 13-11-2024 | $ 1026 | layover flight with China Eastern |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Porto 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 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-Porto flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Porto, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1493 $, which is a saving of 115 $ 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 (180 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Porto 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1464 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1567) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1346 $) |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1318 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1358) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1387 $) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1212 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1395), 1 to 2 months ($ 1370), 7 to 8 months ($ 1603) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1292 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1495), 3 to 4 months ($ 1508), 5 to 6 months ($ 1387), 6 to 7 months ($ 1468), 7 to 8 months ($ 1490), 8 to 9 months ($ 1520) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1651 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1783), 5 to 6 months ($ 1741), 6 to 7 months ($ 1768), 7 to 8 months ($ 1797) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1404 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1662), 3 to 4 months ($ 1579), 5 to 6 months ($ 1592) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1422 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1534), 4 to 5 months ($ 1488), 6 to 7 months ($ 1542), 8 to 9 months ($ 1476), 10 to 11 months ($ 1585) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1203 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1462), 3 to 4 months ($ 1431), 8 to 9 months ($ 1248) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1298 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1930 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Porto are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $44. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $29 more.
Melbourne to Porto: 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 | $ 1293 $1009 to $1948 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1308 $1021 to $1782 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1375 $1268 to $1546 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1397 $1227 to $1944 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1395 $1204 to $1786 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1131 $986 to $1211 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1033 $1000 to $1081 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1174 $1174 to $1174 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1154 $1154 to $1154 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1454 $1454 to $1454 | fair price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december and february are cheaper to travel to Porto. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!