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Mumbai to Melbourne

From 13h 30m, with a stop4h 30m ahead of IndiaBest weather Feb–Apr and NovFrom ₹72,671 return, 10 nights
Photo: Scott Cresswell from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY 2.0

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Mumbai to Melbourne at a glance

The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Mumbai to Melbourne in the last two weeks is ₹72,671 (return, 10 nights) for Tue 16 Feb, about 24% over the usual price.

Of the months we have prices for, February is the cheapest and January the dearest.

The cheapest fares we see stop on the way, usually in Singapore, Colombo and Dubai, and take from 13h 30m.

Melbourne has its best weather from February to April and November.

Common stops: Singapore, Colombo, DubaiCheapest airlines lately: IndiGo, Qantas, SriLankan, Emirates

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.

MonthCheapest fare seenWeatherSeasonWhat's on
October 2026 ₹76,096 return, 10 nights · Thu 29 Oct 19° / 9°some rain, 82 mm Shoulder
DussehraMelbourne Cup Carnival
November 2026Best weather Check live above 21° / 11°rainy spells, 92 mm Shoulder
Melbourne Cup CarnivalDiwali
December 2026 ₹97,655 return, 10 nights · Sat 12 Dec 24° / 12°some rain, 67 mm Peak
Christmas and New Year
January 2027 ₹1,05,852 return, 10 nights · Mon 25 Jan 27° / 15°some rain, 72 mm Peak
Christmas and New YearAustralian OpenRepublic Day weekend
February 2027Best weather ₹72,671 return, 10 nights · Tue 16 Feb 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 Check live above 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 Mumbai.

  • 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 Mumbai to Melbourne?

Of the months our scanner has priced, February 2027 is the cheapest: ₹72,671 (return, 10 nights) for Tue 16 Feb. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.

How long is the flight from Mumbai to Melbourne?

Among the cheapest fares we see, the quickest takes about 13h 30m with a stop.

Which airlines fly from Mumbai to Melbourne?

Recently the cheapest fares were on IndiGo, Qantas, SriLankan, Emirates and Qatar Airways.

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 Mumbai 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 Mumbai 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.

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