Statistics on Melbourne-Nice 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 Nice (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Nice from Melbourne airport is $ 1592 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1313 (in november) and $ 2023 (in december), which is a saving of $ 280 or a surplus of $ 431 (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 $1185 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Nice before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Nice plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 11796 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Nice from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1313, saving $ 280 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1592). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2023).
Flight Melbourne-Nice: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1442 | $ 1805 | fair price |
| February | $ 1064 | $ 1439 | good price |
| March | $ 1027 | $ 1485 | good price |
| April | $ 1133 | $ 1497 | good price |
| May | $ 1014 | $ 1374 | good price |
| June | $ 1194 | $ 1582 | fair price |
| July | $ 1441 | $ 1792 | fair price |
| August | $ 1249 | $ 1596 | fair price |
| September | $ 1238 | $ 1585 | fair price |
| October | $ 1132 | $ 1608 | fair price |
| November | $ 1028 | $ 1313 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1502 | $ 2023 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 Nice
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Nice range from $808 to $2099. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $808 to $862), 1% at the maximum price (from $2046 to $2099). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1131 to $1185 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Nice flight
There are 20 companies that serve Melbourne from Nice airport: Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Scoot, Emirates, Jetstar, China Eastern, Japan Airlines, Qantas, Airasia X, Thai Airways, Air China, Turkish Airlines, China Southern, Swiss, Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Singapore Airlines, Air France and Malaysia Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 11796 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (15% of the time) on the Melbourne->Nice route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Nice 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 $45. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $65.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Nice 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 $49. Conversely, departing from Nice on a saturday may cost you an additional $72.
Top prices Melbourne-Nice
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Nice | 15-05 to 19-05-2024 | $ 1231 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Nice | 20-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 1215 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Nice | 02-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 1071 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Nice | 04-06 to 13-06-2024 | $ 1244 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Nice | 05-06 to 24-06-2024 | $ 1257 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Nice | 08-06 to 14-06-2024 | $ 1281 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Nice | 14-06 to 28-06-2024 | $ 1261 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Nice | 04-07 to 19-07-2024 | $ 1205 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Nice | 09-10 to 22-10-2024 | $ 1296 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Nice | 14-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 1322 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Nice 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-Nice flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Nice, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1347 $, which is a saving of 245 $ 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 (244 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Nice 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: 1774 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1801) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1337 $) |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1096 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1346) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1147 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1336), 7 to 8 months ($ 1211), 8 to 9 months ($ 1203) |
| June | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1347 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1577), 2 to 3 months ($ 1500), 3 to 4 months ($ 1582), 5 to 6 months ($ 1417), 6 to 7 months ($ 1443), 8 to 9 months ($ 1442), 9 to 10 months ($ 1389), 10 to 11 months ($ 1443) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1616 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1736), 3 to 4 months ($ 1642), 4 to 5 months ($ 1678), 5 to 6 months ($ 1661), 6 to 7 months ($ 1679), 8 to 9 months ($ 1650), 9 to 10 months ($ 1780) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1303 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1535), 3 to 4 months ($ 1481), 4 to 5 months ($ 1375), 6 to 7 months ($ 1539), 7 to 8 months ($ 1305) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1414 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1439), 4 to 5 months ($ 1457), 5 to 6 months ($ 1547), 6 to 7 months ($ 1418), 7 to 8 months ($ 1445) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1313 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1546), 2 to 3 months ($ 1429), 3 to 4 months ($ 1468), 4 to 5 months ($ 1385) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1058 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1233), 2 to 3 months ($ 1244) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1745 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1974), 3 to 4 months ($ 1943) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Nice are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $22 more.
Melbourne to Nice: 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 | $ 1463 $1215 to $1809 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1422 $1071 to $2898 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1937 $1205 to $4435 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1415 $1217 to $1612 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1520 $1520 to $1520 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1296 $1296 to $1296 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1548 $1348 to $2132 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1702 $1513 to $1910 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1385 $1322 to $1447 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, august, september, october, december, january and april are cheaper to travel to Nice. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!