Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Rwanda (Kigali) (from: Melbourne)

The average price to go to Rwanda (Kigali) from Melbourne airport is $ 2355 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1719 (in november) and $ 3098 (in april), which is a saving of $ 636 or a surplus of $ 744 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1400 to $1454 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday 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 Rwanda (Kigali) 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-Rwanda (Kigali) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 3066 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Rwanda (Kigali) 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 ($ 1719, saving $ 636 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 2355). Conversely, april will be the most expensive ($ 3098).

Flight Melbourne-Rwanda (Kigali): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1807 $ 2969 high price
February$ 1372 $ 2489 fair price
March$ 1369 $ 2603 fair price
April$ 2321 $ 3098 very high price
May$ 1374 $ 2176 fair price
June$ 1407 $ 2271 fair price
July$ 1598 $ 2321 fair price
August$ 1371 $ 1963 good price
September$ 1512 $ 2303 fair price
October$ 1437 $ 1926 good price
November$ 1387 $ 1719 very good price
December$ 1564 $ 2409 fair 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 Rwanda (Kigali)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Melbourne to Rwanda (Kigali) range from $1077 to $5813. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1077 to $1131), 1% at the maximum price (from $5759 to $5813). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1400 to $1454 (7% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Rwanda flight

There are 9 companies that serve Melbourne from Rwanda (Kigali) airport: Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways, Jetstar, Ethiopian Airlines, China Southern, Qantas, Scoot and Malaysia Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 3066 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (30% of the time) on the Melbourne->Rwanda route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Melbourne-Rwanda (Kigali) flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $208. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $269.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Rwanda (Kigali) to Melbourne departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $190. Conversely, departing from Rwanda (Kigali) on a thursday may cost you an additional $206.


Top prices Melbourne-Rwanda (Kigali)

Round tripDatesPrice
Melbourne → Kigali09-05 to 16-05-2024$ 1289 
Melbourne → Kigali13-05 to 27-05-2024$ 1246 
Melbourne → Kigali01-06 to 08-06-2024$ 1355 
Melbourne → Kigali04-06 to 10-06-2024$ 1275 
Melbourne → Kigali06-06 to 12-06-2024$ 1252 
Melbourne → Kigali14-06 to 23-06-2024$ 1271 
Melbourne → Kigali20-06 to 27-06-2024$ 1220 
Melbourne → Kigali04-07 to 13-07-2024$ 1407 
Melbourne → Kigali12-09 to 19-09-2024$ 1258 
Melbourne → Kigali12-11 to 22-11-2024$ 1263 


When to book your flight Melbourne - Rwanda (Kigali) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 3 to 4 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-Rwanda flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Rwanda (Kigali), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 2252 $, which is a saving of 103 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 3 to 4 months in advance, you will pay the full price (399 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Melbourne to Rwanda (Kigali) 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

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1773 $)

March

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1863 $)

April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 2413 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2712)

May-
June-
July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1701 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1895), 2 to 3 months ($ 1747)

August-
September-
October-
November-
December-

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Rwanda are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $530. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $998 more.



Melbourne to Rwanda (Kigali): 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
May 2024$ 1267
$1246 to $1289
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June 2024$ 1274
$1220 to $1355
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July 2024$ 1407
$1407 to $1407
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September 2024$ 1258
$1258 to $1258
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October 2024$ 2005
$2005 to $2005
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November 2024$ 1263
$1263 to $1263
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January 2025$ 5742
$5742 to $5742
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, july, september and november are cheaper to travel to Rwanda (Kigali). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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