Statistics on Melbourne-Dubai 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 Dubai (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Dubai from Melbourne airport is $ 1439 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1216 (in march) and $ 1752 (in july), which is a saving of $ 224 or a surplus of $ 313 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1241 to $1295 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dubai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Dubai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 65252 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dubai from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1216, saving $ 224 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1439). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1752).
Flight Melbourne-Dubai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
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January | $ 1396 | $ 1663 | high price |
February | $ 1149 | $ 1333 | good price |
March | $ 1121 | $ 1216 the cheapest | very good price |
April | $ 1135 | $ 1341 | fair price |
May | $ 1118 | $ 1232 | good price |
June | $ 1180 | $ 1448 | fair price |
July | $ 1396 | $ 1752 the most expensive | very high price |
August | $ 1170 | $ 1393 | fair price |
September | $ 1256 | $ 1595 | fair price |
October | $ 1173 | $ 1337 | fair price |
November | $ 1150 | $ 1250 | good price |
December | $ 1487 | $ 1707 | 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 Dubai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Dubai range from $648 to $2104. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $648 to $702), 1% at the maximum price (from $2050 to $2104). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1241 to $1295 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Dubai flight
There are 11 companies that serve Melbourne from Dubai airport: Emirates, Qantas, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Scoot, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern and Air India.
Data analysis:
Of the 65252 flights analyzed in previous years, Emirates was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (58% of the time) on the Melbourne->Dubai route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Melbourne-Dubai flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 359 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Dubai 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 $24. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $58.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dubai 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 $38. Conversely, departing from Dubai on a friday may cost you an additional $54.
Top prices Melbourne-Dubai
Round trip | Dates | Price | |
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Melbourne → Dubai | 18-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 947 | layover flight with Airasia X |
Melbourne → Dubai | 02-06 to 24-06-2024 | $ 1173 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
Melbourne → Dubai | 06-08 to 20-08-2024 | $ 1172 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
Melbourne → Dubai | 13-10 to 20-10-2024 | $ 1172 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
Melbourne → Dubai | 03-11 to 10-11-2024 | $ 1172 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
Melbourne → Dubai | 04-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 1172 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
Melbourne → Dubai | 13-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 1171 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
Melbourne → Dubai | 04-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 1157 | layover flight with China Eastern |
Melbourne → Dubai | 23-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 1173 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
Melbourne → Dubai | 03-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 876 | layover flight with Cebu Pacific |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Dubai 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-Dubai 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 Dubai, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1365 $, which is a saving of 74 $ 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 (236 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Dubai 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 | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1391 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1638), 4 to 5 months ($ 1651), 5 to 6 months ($ 1599), 6 to 7 months ($ 1605), 7 to 8 months ($ 1619), 8 to 9 months ($ 1541), 10 to 11 months ($ 1423), 11 to 12 months ($ 1514) |
February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1173 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1251), 3 to 4 months ($ 1202), 4 to 5 months ($ 1214), 5 to 6 months ($ 1197), 6 to 7 months ($ 1235), 7 to 8 months ($ 1185), 8 to 9 months ($ 1189), 9 to 10 months ($ 1230), 10 to 11 months ($ 1254), 11 to 12 months ($ 1251) |
March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1053 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1142), 5 to 6 months ($ 1216), 8 to 9 months ($ 1204), 9 to 10 months ($ 1210) |
April | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1228 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1256), 4 to 5 months ($ 1269), 5 to 6 months ($ 1297), 6 to 7 months ($ 1258), 7 to 8 months ($ 1245), 8 to 9 months ($ 1235), 9 to 10 months ($ 1242), 11 to 12 months ($ 1229) |
May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1189 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1196), 3 to 4 months ($ 1221), 8 to 9 months ($ 1224), 10 to 11 months ($ 1223), 11 to 12 months ($ 1224) |
June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1293 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1406), 6 to 7 months ($ 1333), 7 to 8 months ($ 1402), 8 to 9 months ($ 1335), 9 to 10 months ($ 1437), 11 to 12 months ($ 1421) |
July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1493 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1634), 8 to 9 months ($ 1531), 9 to 10 months ($ 1580), 10 to 11 months ($ 1554), 11 to 12 months ($ 1581) |
August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1242 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1305), 6 to 7 months ($ 1314), 7 to 8 months ($ 1297), 8 to 9 months ($ 1284), 10 to 11 months ($ 1320) |
September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1374 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1502), 6 to 7 months ($ 1442), 7 to 8 months ($ 1436), 8 to 9 months ($ 1519), 10 to 11 months ($ 1435), 11 to 12 months ($ 1519) |
October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1229 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1307), 7 to 8 months ($ 1262), 8 to 9 months ($ 1311), 10 to 11 months ($ 1293) |
November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1178 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1197), 1 to 2 months ($ 1205), 2 to 3 months ($ 1185), 3 to 4 months ($ 1201), 5 to 6 months ($ 1224), 6 to 7 months ($ 1209), 7 to 8 months ($ 1221) |
December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1567 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1702), 5 to 6 months ($ 1693), 7 to 8 months ($ 1651), 9 to 10 months ($ 1578), 10 to 11 months ($ 1653) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Dubai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $22. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $22 more.
Melbourne to Dubai: 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 | |
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May 2024 | $ 1509 $625 to $8034 | high price | Find a flight |
June 2024 | $ 1364 $1172 to $1942 | very good price | Find a flight |
July 2024 | $ 1479 $1195 to $1690 | very good price | Find a flight |
August 2024 | $ 1348 $1172 to $2156 | very good price | Find a flight |
September 2024 | $ 1349 $1172 to $1828 | very good price | Find a flight |
October 2024 | $ 1290 $1172 to $1543 | very good price | Find a flight |
November 2024 | $ 1221 $1171 to $1327 | very good price | Find a flight |
December 2024 | $ 1667 $1274 to $1925 | very good price | Find a flight |
January 2025 | $ 1422 $1157 to $1774 | very good price | Find a flight |
February 2025 | $ 1415 $876 to $6663 | high price | Find a flight |
March 2025 | $ 1342 $1258 to $1476 | high price | Find a flight |
April 2025 | $ 1541 $1266 to $7584 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september, october, november, december and january are cheaper to travel to Dubai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!