Statistics on Melbourne-Qatar (Doha) 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 Qatar (Doha) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Qatar (Doha) from Melbourne airport is $ 1641 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1250 (in march) and $ 1999 (in january), which is a saving of $ 391 or a surplus of $ 359 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1238 to $1292 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Qatar (Doha) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Qatar (Doha) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 38660 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Qatar (Doha) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1250, saving $ 391 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1641). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1999).
Flight Melbourne-Qatar (Doha): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1606 | $ 1999 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1060 | $ 1407 | good price |
| March | $ 994 | $ 1250 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1266 | $ 1549 | fair price |
| May | $ 1084 | $ 1449 | good price |
| June | $ 1222 | $ 1674 | fair price |
| July | $ 1465 | $ 1936 | high price |
| August | $ 1209 | $ 1656 | fair price |
| September | $ 1345 | $ 1832 | high price |
| October | $ 1113 | $ 1477 | fair price |
| November | $ 1082 | $ 1463 | fair price |
| December | $ 1668 | $ 1995 | 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 Qatar (Doha)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Qatar (Doha) range from $700 to $2584. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $700 to $754), 1% at the maximum price (from $2530 to $2584). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1238 to $1292 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Qatar flight
There are 10 companies that serve Melbourne from Qatar (Doha) airport: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air India, Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Virgin Australia, Airasia X, Scoot and Jetstar.
Data analysis:
Of the 38660 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (48% of the time) on the Melbourne->Qatar route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Melbourne-Qatar (Doha) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 642 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Qatar (Doha) 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 $61. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $65.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Qatar (Doha) to Melbourne departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $43. Conversely, departing from Qatar (Doha) on a friday may cost you an additional $70.
Top prices Melbourne-Qatar (Doha)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Doha | 27-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 784 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Doha | 01-07 to 07-07-2024 | $ 1138 | layover flight with Air India |
| Melbourne → Doha | 25-07 to 31-07-2024 | $ 954 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Doha | 04-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 816 | layover flight with Xiamen Airlines |
| Melbourne → Doha | 13-11 to 21-11-2024 | $ 892 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
| Melbourne → Doha | 14-11 to 21-11-2024 | $ 1168 | direct flight with Qatar Airways |
| Melbourne → Doha | 15-11 to 20-11-2024 | $ 1179 | direct flight with Qatar Airways |
| Melbourne → Doha | 05-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 1190 | direct flight with Qatar Airways |
| Melbourne → Doha | 01-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 1190 | direct flight with Qatar Airways |
| Melbourne → Doha | 11-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 1070 | layover flight with SriLankan Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Qatar (Doha) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 8 to 9 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-Qatar 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 Qatar (Doha), it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1458 $, which is a saving of 183 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance, you will pay the full price (166 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Qatar (Doha) 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1573 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1741), 6 to 7 months ($ 1877), 7 to 8 months ($ 1924), 8 to 9 months ($ 1936) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1124 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1388), 2 to 3 months ($ 1340), 3 to 4 months ($ 1213), 4 to 5 months ($ 1207), 6 to 7 months ($ 1394) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1053 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1231), 2 to 3 months ($ 1217), 3 to 4 months ($ 1116), 5 to 6 months ($ 1074), 6 to 7 months ($ 1231) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1315 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1461), 4 to 5 months ($ 1375), 6 to 7 months ($ 1435), 7 to 8 months ($ 1393) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1266 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1441), 4 to 5 months ($ 1306) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1430 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1620), 2 to 3 months ($ 1622), 6 to 7 months ($ 1662) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1709 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1881), 2 to 3 months ($ 1921), 4 to 5 months ($ 1927), 5 to 6 months ($ 1795), 6 to 7 months ($ 1841), 8 to 9 months ($ 1729), 9 to 10 months ($ 1710) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1429 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1628), 4 to 5 months ($ 1461), 6 to 7 months ($ 1590), 8 to 9 months ($ 1487), 9 to 10 months ($ 1580) |
| September | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1529 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1780), 2 to 3 months ($ 1746), 3 to 4 months ($ 1629), 4 to 5 months ($ 1585), 5 to 6 months ($ 1591), 6 to 7 months ($ 1702), 7 to 8 months ($ 1597), 8 to 9 months ($ 1749), 9 to 10 months ($ 1532) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1106 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1435), 3 to 4 months ($ 1441), 4 to 5 months ($ 1233), 6 to 7 months ($ 1450), 9 to 10 months ($ 1231), 10 to 11 months ($ 1448) |
| November | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1304 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1412), 1 to 2 months ($ 1359), 2 to 3 months ($ 1400), 3 to 4 months ($ 1435), 4 to 5 months ($ 1397), 5 to 6 months ($ 1408) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1863 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1969), 4 to 5 months ($ 1883), 5 to 6 months ($ 1934) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Qatar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $21. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $12 more.
Melbourne to Qatar (Doha): 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 | $ 1675 $784 to $3578 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1920 $1085 to $2995 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 2084 $826 to $2944 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1740 $1383 to $3253 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 2357 $2103 to $2806 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 2005 $2005 to $2005 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1245 $816 to $2816 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2349 $2154 to $2556 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1992 $1815 to $2168 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1237 $1237 to $1237 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1224 $1190 to $1256 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1162 $1070 to $1237 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Qatar (Doha). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!