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Cheap flights from Perth to Melbourne Airport from $197

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PER — MEL
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Perth to Melbourne are usually found in February or August, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Perth to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$374

One-way from

$197

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$544

Good round-trip deal

$431 or less

Good one-way deal

$265 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/6-25/6
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 45m total
  • Perth to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Perth to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Perth to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Perth to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Thu 5/615:35PER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Tue 10/606:20MEL - PER
Nonstop4h 10mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$379
Thu 8/516:45PER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/506:20MEL - PER
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$402
Thu 1/523:45PER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Mon 5/520:45MEL - PER
Nonstop4h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/3$410

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Perth to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Perth to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Perth

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Mon 16/6

23:40-05:15

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 25/6

06:20-08:30

Nonstop4h 10m

$374

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Fri 2/5

23:45-05:20

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

07:15-09:40

Nonstop4h 25m

$393

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Thu 8/5

16:45-22:20

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

06:20-08:30

Nonstop4h 10m

$402

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Tue 10/6

23:40-05:15

Nonstop3h 35m

$197

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Thu 8/5

06:00-11:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$202

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Mon 28/4

23:55-05:25

Nonstop3h 30m

$278

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Tue 1/4

20:50-05:55

1 stop30h 05m

$307

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Best time to book a flight from Perth to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Perth to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 69 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Perth to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PER to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Perth to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

When flying from Perth to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 30% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Perth to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Perth to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 23 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Perth to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Perth to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Perth to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

The most flights from PER to MEL are scheduled on a Friday (78 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (45 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Perth to Melbourne. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Perth to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Perth to Melbourne?

    For a flight from Perth to Melbourne, you will be flying from Perth. Perth (PER) is just 10.2 km from the centre of the city. Perth is the only Perth airport and it handles 58 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 4 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Perth on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Perth to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $374. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $393 round trip. You may be able to fly from Perth to Melbourne Airport for 27% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Perth to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $197 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $202 and Qantas Airways from $278 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Perth to Melbourne Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport consider choosing United Airlines(99%), LATAM Airlines(85%) or China Eastern(83%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Perth to Melbourne Airport?

    While on average a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport is generally $2,518, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $189. When looking at the most popular route, (Perth - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $374 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Perth to Melbourne Airport?

    Most of the time, Perth to Melbourne Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Sydney.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Sydney?

    Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and State Theatre are currently the most popular points of interest in Sydney at the moment. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and State Theatre can be accessed by travelling approximately 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.2 km, respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Those landing in Sydney looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $55 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Perth to Melbourne Airport flights?

    Perth to Melbourne Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Adelaide.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Perth to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Perth to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Perth to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Perth to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Perth to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Perth to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Perth to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Perth to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Perth to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RexCheapest$163Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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JetstarCheapest$274Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$320Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$495Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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