Statistics on Melbourne-Seoul 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 Seoul (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Seoul from Melbourne airport is $ 677 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 572 (in may) and $ 916 (in january), which is a saving of $ 106 or a surplus of $ 240 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $591 to $645 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Seoul before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Seoul plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 67107 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Seoul from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 572, saving $ 106 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 677). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 916).
Flight Melbourne-Seoul: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 740 | $ 916 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 585 | $ 737 | fair price |
| March | $ 524 | $ 607 | good price |
| April | $ 558 | $ 688 | fair price |
| May | $ 494 | $ 572 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 526 | $ 631 | good price |
| July | $ 590 | $ 717 | fair price |
| August | $ 504 | $ 596 | good price |
| September | $ 563 | $ 655 | good price |
| October | $ 503 | $ 605 | good price |
| November | $ 474 | $ 573 | good price |
| December | $ 664 | $ 820 | 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 Seoul
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Seoul range from $376 to $1074. 7% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $376 to $430), 1% at the maximum price (from $1021 to $1074). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $591 to $645 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Seoul flight
There are 17 companies that serve Melbourne from Seoul airport: Scoot, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Airasia X, Royal Brunei Airlines, China Southern, Vietjet Air, Virgin Australia, Vietnam Airlines, China Eastern, Philippine Airlines, China Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Air China.
Data analysis:
Of the 67107 flights analyzed in previous years, Scoot was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Melbourne->Seoul route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Seoul 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 $20. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $35.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Seoul 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 $22. Conversely, departing from Seoul on a friday may cost you an additional $48.
Top prices Melbourne-Seoul
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Seoul | 18-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 386 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Seoul | 20-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 406 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Seoul | 23-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 386 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Seoul | 01-06 to 20-06-2024 | $ 412 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Seoul | 04-06 to 20-06-2024 | $ 392 | layover flight with Xiamen Airlines |
| Melbourne → Seoul | 12-06 to 16-06-2024 | $ 420 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
| Melbourne → Seoul | 01-09 to 07-09-2024 | $ 415 | layover flight with Xiamen Airlines |
| Melbourne → Seoul | 02-09 to 07-09-2024 | $ 415 | layover flight with Xiamen Airlines |
| Melbourne → Seoul | 05-11 to 20-11-2024 | $ 415 | layover flight with Xiamen Airlines |
| Melbourne → Seoul | 12-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 407 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Seoul to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 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-Seoul flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Seoul, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 608 $, which is a saving of 69 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (142 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Seoul 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: 813 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 902), 3 to 4 months ($ 861), 4 to 5 months ($ 838), 6 to 7 months ($ 861), 8 to 9 months ($ 886), 9 to 10 months ($ 890), 10 to 11 months ($ 895), 11 to 12 months ($ 879) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 638 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 696), 3 to 4 months ($ 640), 4 to 5 months ($ 655), 5 to 6 months ($ 671), 6 to 7 months ($ 678), 7 to 8 months ($ 718), 8 to 9 months ($ 702), 9 to 10 months ($ 733), 10 to 11 months ($ 700) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 543 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 569), 4 to 5 months ($ 579), 5 to 6 months ($ 576), 6 to 7 months ($ 598), 7 to 8 months ($ 600) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 604 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 629), 3 to 4 months ($ 636), 4 to 5 months ($ 629), 6 to 7 months ($ 666), 7 to 8 months ($ 688) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 478 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 496), 2 to 3 months ($ 544), 3 to 4 months ($ 569), 4 to 5 months ($ 558), 5 to 6 months ($ 549), 6 to 7 months ($ 560) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 511 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 537), 3 to 4 months ($ 559), 4 to 5 months ($ 630), 5 to 6 months ($ 598), 6 to 7 months ($ 624) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 629 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 669), 2 to 3 months ($ 673), 5 to 6 months ($ 712), 6 to 7 months ($ 662), 7 to 8 months ($ 700), 8 to 9 months ($ 698) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 509 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 546), 2 to 3 months ($ 547), 3 to 4 months ($ 584), 4 to 5 months ($ 574), 6 to 7 months ($ 564), 7 to 8 months ($ 564), 8 to 9 months ($ 581) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 584 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 614), 2 to 3 months ($ 640), 3 to 4 months ($ 611), 5 to 6 months ($ 593), 6 to 7 months ($ 622), 8 to 9 months ($ 648) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 514 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 548), 2 to 3 months ($ 535), 3 to 4 months ($ 549), 4 to 5 months ($ 582), 6 to 7 months ($ 592), 7 to 8 months ($ 594) |
| November | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 457 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 467), 2 to 3 months ($ 474), 3 to 4 months ($ 471), 4 to 5 months ($ 516), 6 to 7 months ($ 564), 7 to 8 months ($ 552) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 682 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 762), 3 to 4 months ($ 747), 4 to 5 months ($ 734), 5 to 6 months ($ 758), 6 to 7 months ($ 774), 7 to 8 months ($ 814), 8 to 9 months ($ 792), 9 to 10 months ($ 785) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Seoul are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $1. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $4 more.
Melbourne to Seoul: 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 | $ 422 $375 to $638 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 460 $392 to $526 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 639 $467 to $914 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 594 $427 to $793 | fair price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 512 $415 to $673 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 491 $435 to $724 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 453 $415 to $514 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 639 $427 to $983 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 904 $676 to $1198 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 687 $426 to $1184 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 598 $407 to $2432 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 770 $555 to $1102 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Seoul. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!