Statistics on Melbourne-Vientiane 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 Vientiane (from:Melbourne)
The average price to go to Vientiane from Melbourne airport is $ 716 (round trip). However,there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus,it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 596 (in may) and $ 1043 (in january),which is a saving of $ 120 or a surplus of $ 328 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $506 to $563 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful,the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Vientiane before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price,go straight to the second part of this page:When to buy your Melbourne-Vientiane plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 20591 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Vientiane from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course,prices can vary from year to year,but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays,events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may,the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 596,saving $ 120 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 716). Conversely,january will be the most expensive ($ 1043).
Flight Melbourne-Vientiane:when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 801 | $ 1043 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 508 | $ 641 | good price |
| March | $ 441 | $ 621 | good price |
| April | $ 597 | $ 764 | fair price |
| May | $ 470 | $ 596 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 500 | $ 636 | good price |
| July | $ 627 | $ 769 | fair price |
| August | $ 510 | $ 606 | good price |
| September | $ 536 | $ 710 | good price |
| October | $ 504 | $ 622 | good price |
| November | $ 501 | $ 662 | good price |
| December | $ 703 | $ 906 | 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 Vientiane
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Vientiane range from $337 to $1237. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $338 to $394),1% at the maximum price (from $1181 to $1237). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $563 to $619 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Vientiane flight
There are 11 companies that serve Melbourne from Vientiane airport:Scoot,Airasia X,Jetstar,Vietjet Air,China Southern,Singapore Airlines,Vietnam Airlines,China Eastern,Thai Airways,Malindo Air and Thai Airasia X.
Data analysis:
Of the 20591 flights analyzed in previous years,Scoot was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the Melbourne->Vientiane route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically,Melbourne-Vientiane 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 $57. On the other hand,departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $119.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically,return flights from Vientiane to Melbourne departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date,you will save an average of $43. Conversely,departing from Vientiane on a friday may cost you an additional $87.
Top prices Melbourne-Vientiane
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne →Vientiane | 12-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 380 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Melbourne →Vientiane | 04-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 384 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne →Vientiane | 05-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 384 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne →Vientiane | 06-06 to 13-06-2025 | $ 385 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne →Vientiane | 01-08 to 08-08-2025 | $ 373 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne →Vientiane | 16-08 to 23-08-2025 | $ 361 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne →Vientiane | 02-10 to 23-10-2025 | $ 383 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne →Vientiane | 03-11 to 19-11-2025 | $ 322 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Melbourne →Vientiane | 10-11 to 17-11-2025 | $ 354 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
| Melbourne →Vientiane | 20-11 to 29-11-2025 | $ 378 | layover flight with Vietjet Air |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Vientiane 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-Vientiane 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 Vientiane,it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 648 $,which is a saving of 68 $ 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 (202 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Vientiane 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:10 to 11 months before departure (average price:866 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1015),3 to 4 months ($ 1010),4 to 5 months ($ 966),5 to 6 months ($ 983),6 to 7 months ($ 1021) |
| February | Best time:11 to 12 months before departure (average price:527 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 588),2 to 3 months ($ 590),3 to 4 months ($ 619),4 to 5 months ($ 619),5 to 6 months ($ 612),6 to 7 months ($ 629) |
| March | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:545 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 581),2 to 3 months ($ 584),4 to 5 months ($ 617),5 to 6 months ($ 567) |
| April | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:622 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 722),4 to 5 months ($ 695),5 to 6 months ($ 702),6 to 7 months ($ 737) |
| May | Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:506 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 541),3 to 4 months ($ 511) |
| June | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:531 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 542),4 to 5 months ($ 576),5 to 6 months ($ 588) |
| July | Best time:5 to 6 months before departure (average price:644 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 736),3 to 4 months ($ 698),4 to 5 months ($ 705),6 to 7 months ($ 664) |
| August | Best time:5 to 6 months before departure (average price:463 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 547),3 to 4 months ($ 565),4 to 5 months ($ 539),6 to 7 months ($ 515),7 to 8 months ($ 503) |
| September | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:602 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 660),2 to 3 months ($ 627),4 to 5 months ($ 665),7 to 8 months ($ 699) |
| October | Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:535 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 613),3 to 4 months ($ 544),4 to 5 months ($ 592),5 to 6 months ($ 558),6 to 7 months ($ 609),7 to 8 months ($ 594) |
| November | Best time:6 to 7 months before departure (average price:546 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 627),3 to 4 months ($ 591),4 to 5 months ($ 555),5 to 6 months ($ 615),9 to 10 months ($ 603),11 to 12 months ($ 599) |
| December | Best time:7 to 8 months before departure (average price:804 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 874),4 to 5 months ($ 825),5 to 6 months ($ 855),6 to 7 months ($ 822),11 to 12 months ($ 804) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically,sunday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Vientiane are the cheapest. So,by buying your plane ticket on a sunday,you will save $7. Conversely,by buying it on a monday,you may end up paying $22 more.
Melbourne to Vientiane: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 2025 | $ 576 $370 to $884 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 536 $364 to $796 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 774 $414 to $1082 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 560 $361 to $648 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 796 $476 to $943 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 586 $383 to $885 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 429 $322 to $590 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 705 $671 to $747 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 763 $763 to $763 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 413 $397 to $428 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2026 | $ 605 $604 to $606 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price,may,june,august,october,november,december,january,march and april are cheaper to travel to Vientiane. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!