Statistics on Melbourne-Alicante 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 Alicante (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Alicante from Melbourne airport is $ 1696 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1414 (in may) and $ 2217 (in december), which is a saving of $ 283 or a surplus of $ 522 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1349 to $1403 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Alicante before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Alicante plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2437 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Alicante from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1414, saving $ 283 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1696). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2217).
Flight Melbourne-Alicante: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1671 | $ 2061 | high price |
| February | $ 1236 | $ 1490 | good price |
| March | $ 1174 | $ 1503 | good price |
| April | $ 1318 | $ 1544 | good price |
| May | $ 1148 | $ 1414 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1222 | $ 1638 | fair price |
| July | $ 1540 | $ 1951 | fair price |
| August | $ 1403 | $ 1759 | fair price |
| September | $ 1337 | $ 1661 | fair price |
| October | $ 1305 | $ 1602 | good price |
| November | $ 1264 | $ 1513 | good price |
| December | $ 1716 | $ 2217 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 Alicante
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Alicante range from $917 to $2535. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $917 to $971), 1% at the maximum price (from $2482 to $2535). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1349 to $1403 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Alicante flight
There are 9 companies that serve Melbourne from Alicante airport: Qatar Airways, Scoot, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, China Eastern, Airasia X, KLM, Japan Airlines and Air China.
Data analysis:
Of the 2437 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (27% of the time) on the Melbourne->Alicante route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Alicante 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 $87. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $100.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Alicante 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 $55. Conversely, departing from Alicante on a saturday may cost you an additional $131.
Top prices Melbourne-Alicante
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Alicante | 17-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 1606 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Barcelona | 19-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 881 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Barcelona | 20-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 776 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Madrid | 02-06 to 30-06-2024 | $ 811 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Barcelona | 03-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 881 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Alicante | 22-08 to 29-08-2024 | $ 1286 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Madrid | 18-09 to 27-09-2024 | $ 873 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Alicante | 06-10 to 27-10-2024 | $ 1307 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Madrid | 16-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 840 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Madrid | 14-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 739 | layover flight with China Eastern |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Alicante to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 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-Alicante 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 Alicante, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1525 $, which is a saving of 171 $ 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 (180 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Alicante 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 | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1662 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1740) |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Alicante are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $49. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $86 more.
Melbourne to Alicante: 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 | $ 1606 $1606 to $1606 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1286 $1286 to $1286 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1307 $1307 to $1307 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, august and october are cheaper to travel to Alicante. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!