Statistics on Melbourne-Bucharest 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 Bucharest (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Bucharest from Melbourne airport is $ 1489 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1284 (in march) and $ 1813 (in december), which is a saving of $ 206 or a surplus of $ 324 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1023 to $1077 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Bucharest before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Bucharest plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 8092 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Bucharest from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1284, saving $ 206 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1489). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1813).
Flight Melbourne-Bucharest: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1429 | $ 1687 | fair price |
| February | $ 1036 | $ 1345 | good price |
| March | $ 984 | $ 1284 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1090 | $ 1395 | fair price |
| May | $ 997 | $ 1295 | good price |
| June | $ 1178 | $ 1407 | fair price |
| July | $ 1411 | $ 1786 | high price |
| August | $ 1163 | $ 1414 | fair price |
| September | $ 1196 | $ 1642 | fair price |
| October | $ 1081 | $ 1442 | fair price |
| November | $ 1003 | $ 1347 | good price |
| December | $ 1417 | $ 1813 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 Bucharest
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Bucharest range from $808 to $1992. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $808 to $862), 1% at the maximum price (from $1938 to $1992). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1292 to $1346 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Bucharest flight
There are 17 companies that serve Melbourne from Bucharest airport: Qatar Airways, Scoot, Emirates, Jetstar, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Qantas, Turkish Airlines, Airasia X, Thai Airways, Air China, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Air France, Malindo Air, China Southern and Sichuan Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 8092 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (33% of the time) on the Melbourne->Bucharest route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Bucharest flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $65. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $201.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Bucharest 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 $78. Conversely, departing from Bucharest on a wednesday may cost you an additional $77.
Top prices Melbourne-Bucharest
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Bucharest | 10-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 1011 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Bucharest | 19-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 1088 | layover flight with Thai Airways |
| Melbourne → Bucharest | 02-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 871 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Melbourne → Bucharest | 03-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 1089 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Bucharest | 06-06 to 21-06-2024 | $ 960 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Bucharest | 07-06 to 21-06-2024 | $ 1009 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Bucharest | 02-07 to 31-07-2024 | $ 1002 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Bucharest | 15-07 to 22-07-2024 | $ 974 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Bucharest | 02-09 to 09-09-2024 | $ 1080 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Bucharest | 08-09 to 15-09-2024 | $ 1080 | layover flight with China Eastern |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Bucharest to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 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-Bucharest 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 Bucharest, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1347 $, which is a saving of 142 $ 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 (119 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Bucharest 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: 1608 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1653) |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1380 $) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1236 $) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1256 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1320), 3 to 4 months ($ 1351), 4 to 5 months ($ 1365) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1501 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1684), 4 to 5 months ($ 1641) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1308 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1394), 2 to 3 months ($ 1354), 7 to 8 months ($ 1358) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1310 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1633), 3 to 4 months ($ 1360), 6 to 7 months ($ 1547) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1163 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1442), 2 to 3 months ($ 1236) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1131 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1346) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1682 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Bucharest are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $42. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $32 more.
Melbourne to Bucharest: 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 | $ 1050 $1011 to $1088 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1032 $871 to $1393 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1088 $974 to $1380 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1172 $1080 to $1357 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1749 $1106 to $2391 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1389 $1389 to $1389 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july and september are cheaper to travel to Bucharest. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!