Statistics on Melbourne-Bilbao 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 Bilbao (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Bilbao from Melbourne airport is $ 1607 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1351 (in february) and $ 2020 (in december), which is a saving of $ 256 or a surplus of $ 414 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1129 to $1182 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Bilbao before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Bilbao plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1516 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Bilbao from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1351, saving $ 256 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1607). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2020).
Flight Melbourne-Bilbao: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1462 | $ 1771 | fair price |
| February | $ 1162 | $ 1351 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1074 | $ 1440 | good price |
| April | $ 1234 | $ 1595 | fair price |
| May | $ 1057 | $ 1410 | good price |
| June | $ 1165 | $ 1399 | good price |
| July | $ 1642 | $ 1926 | high price |
| August | $ 1356 | $ 1693 | fair price |
| September | $ 1354 | $ 1715 | fair price |
| October | $ 1231 | $ 1540 | fair price |
| November | $ 1179 | $ 1416 | good price |
| December | $ 1565 | $ 2020 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 Bilbao
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Bilbao range from $914 to $2203. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $914 to $968), 1% at the maximum price (from $2149 to $2203). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1129 to $1182 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Bilbao flight
There are 6 companies that serve Melbourne from Bilbao airport: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Scoot, China Eastern, Jetstar and Japan Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 1516 flights analyzed in previous years, Etihad Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (27% of the time) on the Melbourne->Bilbao route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Bilbao 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 $105. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $124.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Bilbao 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 $116. Conversely, departing from Bilbao on a sunday may cost you an additional $191.
Top prices Melbourne-Bilbao
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Barcelona | 15-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 878 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Madrid | 18-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 856 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Barcelona | 20-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 840 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Bilbao | 02-06 to 14-06-2024 | $ 1494 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Barcelona | 05-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 784 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Madrid | 11-06 to 30-06-2024 | $ 810 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Madrid | 16-10 to 27-10-2024 | $ 808 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Madrid | 22-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 815 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Madrid | 05-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 849 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Melbourne → Madrid | 14-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 737 | layover flight with China Eastern |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Bilbao to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 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-Bilbao flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Bilbao, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1452 $, which is a saving of 155 $ 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 (123 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Bilbao 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? |
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| January | - |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
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| November | - |
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What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Bilbao are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $53. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $80 more.