Delhi to Melbourne at a glance
The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Delhi to Melbourne in the last two weeks is ₹76,704 (return, 10 nights) for Mon 1 Mar, about 23% over the usual price.
Of the months we have prices for, March is the cheapest and December the dearest.
Nonstop flights take about 12h 15m on Air India.
Melbourne has its best weather from February to April and November.
Nonstop: Air IndiaCommon stops: Singapore, Dubai, Kuala LumpurCheapest airlines lately: IndiGo, Emirates, China Southern, Qantas
Month by month: fares, weather and what's on
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (return, 10 nights), with Melbourne's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.
| Month | Cheapest fare seen | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | Check live above | 19° / 9°some rain, 82 mm | Shoulder | DussehraMelbourne Cup Carnival |
| November 2026Best weather | ₹79,705 return, 10 nights · Wed 11 Nov | 21° / 11°rainy spells, 92 mm | Shoulder | Melbourne Cup CarnivalDiwali |
| December 2026 | ₹84,310 return, 10 nights · Fri 25 Dec | 24° / 12°some rain, 67 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027 | Check live above | 27° / 15°some rain, 72 mm | Peak | Christmas and New YearAustralian OpenRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027Best weather | Check live above | 26° / 14°mostly dry, 33 mm | Shoulder | Summer averages 25-27°C, but heatwaves top 40°C and cool changes blow through: 'four... |
| March 2027Best weather | ₹76,704 return, 10 nights · Mon 1 Mar | 24° / 14°mostly dry, 44 mm | Shoulder | HoliGood Friday weekendEaster |
| April 2027Best weather | Check live above | 20° / 11°some rain, 60 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | Check live above | 16° / 8°some rain, 58 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027 | Check live above | 13° / 6°some rain, 66 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | Check live above | 13° / 6°some rain, 56 mm | Off-season | Student rush |
| August 2027 | Check live above | 14° / 7°some rain, 59 mm | Off-season | Student rush |
| September 2027 | Check live above | 16° / 8°some rain, 65 mm | Shoulder | AFL Grand Final (the last Saturday of September). |
Dates to plan around
Festivals and holidays in Melbourne, and the rushes that push up fares out of Delhi.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 31 Oct – 7 NovMelbourne Cup CarnivalSpring racing carnival; Cup Day (Tuesday 3 Nov) is a public holiday in Melbourne.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 11–31 JanAustralian OpenGrand Slam tennis: Melbourne's hotels fill, especially for the finals on 30-31 Jan.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 26–29 MarEasterGood Friday to Easter Monday: a long weekend across much of Europe and Australia, with Holy Week crowds in Rome; some shops and sights close on the day.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
Good to know
What is the cheapest month to fly from Delhi to Melbourne?
Of the months our scanner has priced, March 2027 is the cheapest: ₹76,704 (return, 10 nights) for Mon 1 Mar. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Melbourne?
Nonstop flights take about 12h 15m. Airlines flying nonstop include Air India.
Which airlines fly from Delhi to Melbourne?
Recently the cheapest fares were on IndiGo, Emirates, China Southern, Qantas and Jetstar.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
The best weather in Melbourne is from February to April and November. Summer averages 25-27°C, but heatwaves top 40°C and cool changes blow through: 'four seasons in a day'. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is December to January. The quietest months are May to August.
How far ahead should I book Delhi to Melbourne flights?
At least five weeks ahead. Recently, on Oceania and Africa routes, fares under 2 weeks before departure ran 15% above what the same flights cost five to seventeen weeks out.
When do fares out of Delhi go up?
Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.