Statistics on Melbourne-Koh Samui 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 Koh Samui (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Koh Samui from Melbourne airport is $ 795 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 611 (in may) and $ 1073 (in january), which is a saving of $ 185 or a surplus of $ 278 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $545 to $600 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Koh Samui before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Koh Samui plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60126 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Koh Samui from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 611, saving $ 185 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 795). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1073).
Flight Melbourne-Koh Samui: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 860 | $ 1073 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 651 | $ 813 | fair price |
| March | $ 566 | $ 698 | good price |
| April | $ 689 | $ 881 | fair price |
| May | $ 535 | $ 611 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 596 | $ 696 | good price |
| July | $ 663 | $ 773 | fair price |
| August | $ 584 | $ 667 | good price |
| September | $ 607 | $ 803 | fair price |
| October | $ 580 | $ 739 | good price |
| November | $ 571 | $ 714 | good price |
| December | $ 859 | $ 1059 | 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 Koh Samui
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Koh Samui range from $436 to $1308. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $436 to $491), 1% at the maximum price (from $1253 to $1308). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $600 to $654 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Koh Samui flight
There are 9 companies that serve Melbourne from Koh Samui airport: Scoot, Jetstar, Airasia X, Vietjet Air, Thai Airasia X, Qantas, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60126 flights analyzed in previous years, Scoot was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (51% of the time) on the Melbourne->Koh Samui route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Koh Samui 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 $17. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $14.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Koh Samui 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 $16. Conversely, departing from Koh Samui on a friday may cost you an additional $21.
Top prices Melbourne-Koh Samui
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Koh Samui | 06-09 to 20-09-2024 | $ 429 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Koh Samui | 11-09 to 19-09-2024 | $ 430 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Koh Samui | 07-10 to 20-10-2024 | $ 408 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Koh Samui | 08-10 to 20-10-2024 | $ 435 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Koh Samui | 14-10 to 22-10-2024 | $ 435 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Koh Samui | 16-10 to 26-10-2024 | $ 435 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Koh Samui | 20-10 to 27-10-2024 | $ 435 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Koh Samui | 21-10 to 27-10-2024 | $ 413 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Koh Samui | 03-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 430 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Koh Samui | 12-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 434 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Koh Samui 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-Koh Samui flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Koh Samui, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 739 $, which is a saving of 56 $ 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 (178 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Koh Samui 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 863 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1063), 4 to 5 months ($ 1066), 5 to 6 months ($ 954), 7 to 8 months ($ 1068), 8 to 9 months ($ 927), 10 to 11 months ($ 948), 11 to 12 months ($ 1047) |
| February | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 653 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 788), 3 to 4 months ($ 735), 4 to 5 months ($ 727), 5 to 6 months ($ 754), 6 to 7 months ($ 783), 7 to 8 months ($ 788), 9 to 10 months ($ 656) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 639 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 676), 3 to 4 months ($ 693), 4 to 5 months ($ 640), 5 to 6 months ($ 650), 6 to 7 months ($ 655), 7 to 8 months ($ 675), 9 to 10 months ($ 684), 10 to 11 months ($ 653) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 729 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 773), 1 to 2 months ($ 872), 3 to 4 months ($ 859), 7 to 8 months ($ 827), 9 to 10 months ($ 807), 10 to 11 months ($ 796) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 577 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 598), 3 to 4 months ($ 604), 4 to 5 months ($ 599), 5 to 6 months ($ 606), 6 to 7 months ($ 587), 8 to 9 months ($ 609) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 623 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 631), 3 to 4 months ($ 684), 5 to 6 months ($ 666), 7 to 8 months ($ 686) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 685 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 742), 2 to 3 months ($ 713), 6 to 7 months ($ 750), 7 to 8 months ($ 746), 10 to 11 months ($ 739), 11 to 12 months ($ 755) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 604 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 636), 4 to 5 months ($ 606), 8 to 9 months ($ 661) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 643 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 736), 3 to 4 months ($ 708), 4 to 5 months ($ 660), 5 to 6 months ($ 714), 6 to 7 months ($ 758), 7 to 8 months ($ 790), 8 to 9 months ($ 721), 9 to 10 months ($ 698), 10 to 11 months ($ 747) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 560 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 645), 3 to 4 months ($ 599), 4 to 5 months ($ 621), 5 to 6 months ($ 604), 7 to 8 months ($ 625), 8 to 9 months ($ 673), 9 to 10 months ($ 718) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 569 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 708), 3 to 4 months ($ 593), 4 to 5 months ($ 605), 5 to 6 months ($ 651), 7 to 8 months ($ 606), 8 to 9 months ($ 700), 10 to 11 months ($ 702) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 820 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1031), 5 to 6 months ($ 1046), 6 to 7 months ($ 1043), 8 to 9 months ($ 859), 9 to 10 months ($ 919), 10 to 11 months ($ 1014), 11 to 12 months ($ 1023) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Koh Samui are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $22 more.
Melbourne to Koh Samui: 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 | $ 620 $535 to $1321 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 579 $506 to $871 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 661 $545 to $1197 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 633 $414 to $4195 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 649 $388 to $4352 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 493 $408 to $572 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 537 $450 to $629 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 764 $581 to $1028 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 820 $643 to $1061 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 574 $459 to $1256 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 515 $430 to $779 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 839 $687 to $916 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Koh Samui. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!