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Flying home to Pakistan · updated 27 Oct 2026
Best time to fly Melbourne to Islamabad
The cheapest return fare travellers found for each departure month over the next year, in Australian dollars. Right now February 2027 is the cheapest month we’ve seen, from A$1,625 return.
Cheapest return fare by departure month
| Month | From | Date found · airline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | No recent fares for this month yet | ||
| November 2026 | A$2,174 | 28 Nov | |
| December 2026 | No recent fares for this month yet | ||
| January 2027 | A$2,223 | 3 Jan · China Southern | |
| February 2027 | A$1,625 | 22 Feb | |
| March 2027 | No recent fares for this month yet | ||
| April 2027 | No recent fares for this month yet | ||
| May 2027 | No recent fares for this month yet | ||
| June 2027 | No recent fares for this month yet | ||
| July 2027 | No recent fares for this month yet | ||
| August 2027 | No recent fares for this month yet | ||
| September 2027 | No recent fares for this month yet | ||
These are fares travellers found in searches, kept from our daily checks (the lowest seen per month; anything older than 45 days is replaced). Months without recent searches show no fare: that doesn’t mean there are no flights. Always check the live price before booking.
When to avoid, if you can
- Christmas and the Australian summer school holidays (mid-December to late January) are usually the most expensive time to fly out of Australia, and seats sell out early.
- Eid pushes fares up in the weeks around it, in both directions. Eid moves about 11 days earlier each year, so check this year’s dates before you book.
- Pakistan’s summer holidays (roughly June to August) are busy on routes home.
Airlines on this route
- Qatar Airways (usually via Doha): from A$1,654
- Etihad (usually via Abu Dhabi): from A$2,206
- China Southern (usually via Guangzhou): from A$2,223
There’s no direct flight from Melbourne to Islamabad, so most trips connect once or twice. Check each airline’s baggage allowance (it varies by fare) and the transit rules for the connecting country before you book.
Tips for a cheaper trip home
- Look at the whole month. Our fare calendar shows the cheapest day across a month, and you can filter by airline.
- Set a fare alert. Tell us your target price above and we’ll email you when it drops (free, one-click unsubscribe).
- Shift by a few days. Leaving a day or two either side of a holiday often saves more than changing airline.
- Book the peak early. For Christmas and festival dates, seats on the cheaper connections go first.
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Questions
What is the cheapest month to fly Melbourne to Islamabad?
In the fares travellers found recently, February 2027 was cheapest, from A$1,625 return. Fares change daily, so check the live price before booking.
Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Islamabad?
Recent fares on this route were with Qatar Airways, Etihad, China Southern. There is no direct flight; most trips connect once or twice.
When is it most expensive to fly Melbourne to Islamabad?
Of the months with fares, January 2027 was dearest (A$2,223). Christmas and the Australian summer holidays, and festival periods in Pakistan, are usually the busiest.
How can I get a cheaper fare?
Be flexible by a few days, compare the whole month on our fare calendar, and set a free fare alert so we email you when the price drops to your target.
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