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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Perth from $201

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 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PER
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Perth are usually found in August or July, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Perth

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Perth (PER). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$393

One-way from

$201

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$557
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/2-12/2
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Perth
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Perth
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High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Perth
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Perth. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Fri 7/222:50MEL - PER
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Wed 12/200:55PER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$393
Fri 28/207:15MEL - PER
Nonstop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 2/306:00PER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/1$410
Tue 4/222:50MEL - PER
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/206:00PER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$415
Sun 16/206:00AVV - PER
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/212:15PER - AVV
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$554
Sun 16/206:00AVV - PER
1 stop10h 50mJetstar
Thu 20/214:45PER - AVV
1 stop13h 50mJetstar
Deal found 17/1$594

Find flights from Melbourne to Perth within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Perth 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 17 January 2025.

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MelbournePerth

MEL - PER

MELPER

Melbourne

Fri 7/2

22:50-23:55

Nonstop4h 05m

Perth

Wed 12/2

00:55-07:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$393

MelbournePerth

MEL - PER

MELPER

Melbourne

Fri 14/3

20:45-22:00

Nonstop4h 15m

Perth

Sun 23/3

16:55-23:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$409

MelbournePerth

MEL - PER

MELPER

Melbourne

Tue 4/2

22:50-23:55

Nonstop4h 05m

Perth

Tue 18/2

06:00-12:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$415

MelbournePerth

AVV - PER

AVVPER

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 16/2

06:00-11:20

1 stop8h 20m

Perth

Sat 22/2

12:15-23:15

1 stop8h 00m

$554

MelbournePerth

AVV - PER

AVVPER

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 16/2

06:00-13:50

1 stop10h 50m

Perth

Thu 20/2

14:45-07:35

1 stop13h 50m

$594

MelbournePerth

MEL - PER

MELPER

Melbourne

Fri 7/2

22:50-23:55

Nonstop4h 05m

$201

MelbournePerth

MEL - PER

MELPER

Melbourne

Tue 8/4

18:45-21:10

Nonstop4h 25m

$206

MelbournePerth

AVV - PER

AVVPER

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 19/3

20:55-08:20

1 stop14h 25m

$270

MelbournePerth

AVV - PER

AVVPER

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 12/2

08:10-21:40

1 stop16h 30m

$291

MelbournePerth

MEL - PER

MELPER

Melbourne

Tue 11/3

16:20-19:10

1 stop5h 50m

$332

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Perth

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Perth

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Perth including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Perth (average of $302). Flying from Melbourne to Perth in December is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 MEL to PER?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Perth. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Perth in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Perth. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Perth

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Perth. 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from ME1 to PER are scheduled on a Wednesday (77 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

Rainfall in Perth by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Perth ranges from 0.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Perth when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Perth by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Perth, 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 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Perth

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Perth. 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 Perth. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Jetstar and Virgin Australia from Melbourne to Perth have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
434 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
467 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Batik Air
6.1
Okay
71 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Perth. 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 into for flights to Perth from Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Perth from Melbourne, you will be flying to Perth, which is the city’s only airport. Perth (PER) is located 10.2 km from the centre of Perth. There are 50 flights from Melbourne to Perth per day from 4 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $393, Jetstar will fly you from Melbourne to Perth and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Virgin Australia for as low as $409. Jetstar is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $201 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $206 and Batik Air from $438 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne to Perth consider choosing United Airlines(79%), Virgin Australia(70%) or Air Mauritius(70%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Perth?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Perth? While on average our users pay $1,145, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $195. The most popular route (Melbourne - Perth), is priced around $394.

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

    Of the flights from Melbourne to Perth that have stopovers, most of them stop in Adelaide. Melbourne to Perth flights stop in Sydney the next most.

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

    The majority of Adelaide visitors spend their time at Adelaide Central Market, Lion Arts Centre, and Ayers House Museum. Adelaide Central Market, Lion Arts Centre, and Ayers House Museum are located about 6.4 km, 6.2 km, and 7.6 km, respectively from Adelaide. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Adelaide can hire a car from Adelaide for about $60 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Sydney?

    Sydney travellers tend to visit Sydney Opera House, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, and The Rocks Markets more than any other notable places. Sydney Opera House, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, and The Rocks Markets are located about 9.9 km, 8.1 km, and 9.6 km, respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Travellers can rent a car at Sydney Kingsford Smith for an average daily rate of $65 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

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

    Melbourne to Perth flights have a stopover in Brisbane least often.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Perth 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 Melbourne to Perth?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Perth (average of $302). Flying from Melbourne to Perth in December is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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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RexCheapest$165Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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JetstarCheapest$295Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$345Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$480Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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