Statistics on Melbourne-Boston 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 Boston (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Boston from Melbourne airport is $ 2112 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1760 (in february) and $ 2606 (in january), which is a saving of $ 352 or a surplus of $ 495 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1403 to $1457 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Boston before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Boston plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 14417 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Boston from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1760, saving $ 352 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 2112). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2606).
Flight Melbourne-Boston: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1840 | $ 2606 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1238 | $ 1760 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1298 | $ 2298 | fair price |
| April | $ 1578 | $ 2213 | fair price |
| May | $ 1345 | $ 2075 | fair price |
| June | $ 1542 | $ 2119 | fair price |
| July | $ 1605 | $ 1983 | fair price |
| August | $ 1411 | $ 1760 | good price |
| September | $ 1500 | $ 2121 | fair price |
| October | $ 1382 | $ 2172 | fair price |
| November | $ 1424 | $ 1801 | good price |
| December | $ 2047 | $ 2430 | 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 Boston
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Boston range from $917 to $2374. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $917 to $971), 1% at the maximum price (from $2320 to $2374). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1726 to $1780 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Boston flight
There are 16 companies that serve Melbourne from Boston airport: Jetstar, Qatar Airways, United, Japan Airlines, Virgin Australia, Qantas, Fiji Airways, Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Emirates, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines, Scoot and Hawaiian Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 14417 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Melbourne->Boston route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Boston 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 $296. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $394.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Boston 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 $214. Conversely, departing from Boston on a friday may cost you an additional $259.
Top prices Melbourne-Boston
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Boston | 13-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 1218 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Boston | 02-06 to 22-06-2024 | $ 1196 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Boston | 03-06 to 22-06-2024 | $ 1146 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Boston | 18-06 to 29-06-2024 | $ 1197 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Boston | 08-08 to 18-08-2024 | $ 1114 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Boston | 09-08 to 16-08-2024 | $ 1196 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Boston | 10-08 to 24-08-2024 | $ 1051 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Boston | 07-09 to 21-09-2024 | $ 1195 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Boston | 12-09 to 29-09-2024 | $ 1116 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Boston | 14-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 1196 | layover flight with United |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Boston to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months 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-Boston flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Boston, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1949 $, which is a saving of 163 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (308 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Boston 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 2334 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2371), 1 to 2 months ($ 2563) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1369 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1684), 5 to 6 months ($ 1712) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 2055 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2206) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1636 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2191), 6 to 7 months ($ 1997), 8 to 9 months ($ 1745) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1909 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1913), 1 to 2 months ($ 1984), 2 to 3 months ($ 1927), 3 to 4 months ($ 1943), 4 to 5 months ($ 2052) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1838 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2116) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1681 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1927), 2 to 3 months ($ 1711), 3 to 4 months ($ 1763), 4 to 5 months ($ 1696), 6 to 7 months ($ 1886) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1402 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1715), 2 to 3 months ($ 1583), 4 to 5 months ($ 1459) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1535 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1979), 3 to 4 months ($ 1889), 4 to 5 months ($ 1765) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1469 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2128), 2 to 3 months ($ 1682), 3 to 4 months ($ 1510), 4 to 5 months ($ 1539), 6 to 7 months ($ 1948) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1507 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1617), 5 to 6 months ($ 1589), 6 to 7 months ($ 1677) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 2090 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2350), 3 to 4 months ($ 2421) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Boston are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $49. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $51 more.
Melbourne to Boston: 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 | $ 1458 $1218 to $1696 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1323 $1146 to $1932 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 2464 $1682 to $2931 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1122 $1051 to $1196 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1435 $1116 to $2238 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1221 $1196 to $1245 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1683 $1683 to $1683 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1653 $1653 to $1653 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, august, september, november, december and april are cheaper to travel to Boston. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!