Statistics on Melbourne-Atlanta 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 Atlanta (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Atlanta from Melbourne airport is $ 1742 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1504 (in november) and $ 2109 (in december), which is a saving of $ 238 or a surplus of $ 368 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1511 to $1565 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Atlanta before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Atlanta plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 12004 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Atlanta from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1504, saving $ 238 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1742). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2109).
Flight Melbourne-Atlanta: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1674 | $ 2079 | high price |
| February | $ 1133 | $ 1523 | good price |
| March | $ 1237 | $ 1565 | good price |
| April | $ 1363 | $ 1766 | fair price |
| May | $ 1232 | $ 1649 | fair price |
| June | $ 1420 | $ 1738 | fair price |
| July | $ 1656 | $ 2016 | high price |
| August | $ 1290 | $ 1635 | fair price |
| September | $ 1337 | $ 1695 | fair price |
| October | $ 1257 | $ 1615 | good price |
| November | $ 1241 | $ 1504 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1711 | $ 2109 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 Atlanta
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Atlanta range from $863 to $2428. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $863 to $917), 1% at the maximum price (from $2374 to $2428). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1511 to $1565 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Atlanta flight
There are 11 companies that serve Melbourne from Atlanta airport: Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways, Jetstar, United, Qantas, Fiji Airways, Delta, Air New Zealand, Philippine Airlines, Japan Airlines and American Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 12004 flights analyzed in previous years, Virgin Australia was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Melbourne->Atlanta route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Atlanta 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 $96. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $130.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Atlanta to Melbourne departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $118. Conversely, departing from Atlanta on a friday may cost you an additional $101.
Top prices Melbourne-Atlanta
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Atlanta | 14-05 to 21-05-2024 | $ 1065 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Atlanta | 15-05 to 24-05-2024 | $ 1137 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Atlanta | 24-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 1119 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Atlanta | 09-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 1102 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Atlanta | 17-06 to 24-06-2024 | $ 1141 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Atlanta | 09-07 to 25-07-2024 | $ 1118 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Atlanta | 15-08 to 26-08-2024 | $ 1157 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Melbourne → Atlanta | 17-08 to 31-08-2024 | $ 1034 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Atlanta | 14-10 to 28-10-2024 | $ 1059 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Atlanta | 01-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 1148 | layover flight with American Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Atlanta to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 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-Atlanta flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Atlanta, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1619 $, which is a saving of 123 $ 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 (80 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Atlanta 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: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1955 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1975), 2 to 3 months ($ 2063), 6 to 7 months ($ 2072) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1191 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1449), 3 to 4 months ($ 1382) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1390 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1517) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1661 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1733), 2 to 3 months ($ 1729) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1458 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1561), 3 to 4 months ($ 1586), 5 to 6 months ($ 1600) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1614 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1690), 2 to 3 months ($ 1664), 3 to 4 months ($ 1651), 6 to 7 months ($ 1657) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1801 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1913), 3 to 4 months ($ 1818) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1365 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1485) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1512 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1635), 3 to 4 months ($ 1565), 6 to 7 months ($ 1646), 7 to 8 months ($ 1593) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1377 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1505), 5 to 6 months ($ 1537) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1389 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1444), 3 to 4 months ($ 1441), 4 to 5 months ($ 1491) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 2108 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Atlanta are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $28. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $38 more.
Melbourne to Atlanta: 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 | $ 4111 $1065 to $13121 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1633 $1090 to $7966 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1647 $1094 to $6766 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1157 $1034 to $1216 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 3143 $1198 to $10478 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1407 $1059 to $2370 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 3953 $1158 to $9507 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2175 $2175 to $2175 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2204 $2204 to $2204 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1198 $1198 to $1198 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1148 $1148 to $1148 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 2054 $1958 to $2150 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, october, february and march are cheaper to travel to Atlanta. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!