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$105 Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Perth

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Perth, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Perth (MEL-PER)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Perth that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:45 pm - 12:55 amMEL-PER
4h 10mnonstop
9:30 am - 3:05 pmPER-MEL
3h 35mnonstop
$207Jetstar
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Sun, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 8
3:15 pm - 5:30 pmMEL-PER
4h 15mnonstop
9:30 am - 3:05 pmPER-MEL
3h 35mnonstop
$209Jetstar
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Thu, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 7
2:45 pm - 5:10 pmMEL-PER
4h 25mnonstop
1:20 pm - 8:40 pmPER-MEL
5h 20m1 stop
$278Virgin Australia
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Fri, Jun 14 - Tue, Jun 18
6:10 pm - 11:45 pmMEL-PER
7h 35m1 stop
1:20 pm - 8:40 pmPER-MEL
5h 20m1 stop
$293Virgin Australia
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Fri, Jun 14 - Tue, Jun 18
12:45 pm - 8:15 amMEL-PER
21h 30m2 stops
1:45 am - 7:20 amPER-MEL
3h 35mnonstop
Thu, May 16 - Wed, May 22
2:25 pm - 4:35 pmMEL-PER
4h 10mnonstop
4:30 pm - 10:00 pmPER-MEL
3h 30mnonstop
$488Qantas Airways
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Thu, Jul 18 - Wed, Jul 24
6:35 am - 4:55 pmMEL-PER
12h 20m1 stop
8:40 pm - 8:15 pmPER-MEL
45h 35m3 stops
Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
2:50 pm - 5:00 pmMEL-PER
4h 10mnonstop
6:10 pm - 11:40 pmPER-MEL
3h 30mnonstop
$536Qantas Airways
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Sun, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 18
12:30 am - 7:35 amMEL-PER
33h 05m1 stop
8:40 am - 10:35 pmPER-MEL
35h 55m1 stop
$610VietJet Air
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Wed, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 30
12:30 am - 7:35 amMEL-PER
33h 05m1 stop
8:40 am - 10:35 pmPER-MEL
35h 55m1 stop
$615VietJet Air
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Wed, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 5

Flights from Melbourne to Perth - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Perth to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Perth?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Perth clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Perth on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne to Perth. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Perth, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Perth is August, where tickets cost $307 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $540 and $454 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Perth, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 64 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Perth?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Perth from Melbourne were found on Jetstar ($105) and Virgin Australia ($150), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Jetstar ($207) and Virgin Australia ($278).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Perth?

Melbourne and Perth are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (13 flights per day), Virgin Australia (6 flights per day), and Jetstar (2 flights per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Melbourne Airport and Perth?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne Airport to Perth.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Melbourne Airport to Perth. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $170 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Perth per day?

Each day, there are between 17 and 26 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Perth, with an average flight time of 4h 14m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 158 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Perth?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Perth take?

The average nonstop flight takes 4h 10m, covering a distance of 1,677 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Perth?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 6:20 am and will be landing in Perth at 8:30 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Perth?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth jets off at 10:45 pm and lands at 12:55 am.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$105
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Perth

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Perth based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Perth flights

  • What lounges are available in the domestic terminal of Melbourne Airport?

    Domestic flights operate from Melbourne T1, T3 and T4. If you want to relax in a comfortable area before your flight to Perth, there are three options of airline lounges. These include Virgin Australia Lounge in Terminal 3, The Qantas Club in Terminal 1 and REX Lounge in Terminal 4. Please check with your airline to see if you are eligible to use these lounges.

  • How do I get to Melbourne Airport from Melbourne centre?

    There is a dedicated shuttle bus that makes the journey from Southern Cross Station to Melbourne Airport in roughly 19min and costs around A$ 15 one way. You can also take a taxi or rideshare service. The time to the airport from Melbourne centre will be about the same as the shuttle bus but the price will be A$ 45-70.

  • How do I get to Avalon Airport (AVV) from Melbourne centre?

    It’s rare but possible that you’ll fly from Avalon Airport via Sydney to Perth. From Melbourne centre, it’s generally a 45min drive to Avalon Airport. You have the option of taking a taxi or rideshare service. There is also a direct public bus that runs between Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station to Avalon Airport; the tickets for a one-way journey cost roughly A$ 24.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth was $105 for a one-way ticket and $207 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne and Perth?

    A passport is not required to fly from Melbourne to Perth.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Perth?

    Melbourne and Perth are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Melbourne from Melbourne and will be arriving at Perth.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Perth?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Perth flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Perth?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Perth, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Perth?

    There are nonstop flights from Melbourne to Perth on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Perth, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Perth are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $420 and an overall rating of 7.7, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $490 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Perth?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Perth.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Perth?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Perth from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Perth?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Perth with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne and PER can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Perth?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Perth from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from MEL to Perth

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $196 or less one-way and $303 or less round-trip.
  • At Melbourne Airport (MEL), there is a prayer room available to people from any denomination to practise their faith. You can find it on the ground floor between T2 and T3.
  • If you have a hidden disability and would like some extra assistance, you can sign up for Melbourne Airport's Hidden Disability Program. You will be given a lanyard so staff can identify you, a pamphlet that explains procedures with diagrams and a sensory map.
  • If you need to charge your phone before your flight to Perth, you can find charging stations in all terminals. If you suddenly realise you forgot your charger, don’t panic. Tech2Go in T3 and T4, as well as some newsagents in the terminals, sell chargers.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Melbourne to Perth?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Perth, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Melbourne to Perth

Monday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +11 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +11 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Wednesday

Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, +13 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +11 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Friday

Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, +13 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +11 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Sunday

Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, +13 more

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Nonstop returns

Perth to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +11 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +11 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Wednesday

Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, +13 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +11 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Friday

Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, +13 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +11 more

Sunday

Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, +13 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Melbourne to Perth

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Perth. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Perth? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 671 reviews
7.9Boarding
7.6Comfort
6.8Food
6.8Entertainment
8.4Crew
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2024BNE - MEL
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Would be better if can provide small free snacks on a long flight

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I was allocated an exit row seat and was told to move so it could be given away to someone who had purchased two extra legroom seats and one regular seat but wanted the three to sit together. I was also charged for entertainment after booking but before checking in, and the ground crew couldn't do anything about refunding it. When the whole plane was given access to the entertainment as an apology for the flight being four hours late, I was told they couldn't do anything about that either, so I was charged for something I didn't want even though it would have been free anyway

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Worst flying experience of my life. FIVE HOURS delayed! Rude and unhelpful staff and poor communication from the grounds team. Never flying Jetstar again

Worst experience ever flying Melbourne to Phuket. 5 hours delayed! Didn’t land till 1am in the morning. Staff were rude and unhelpful

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Perth found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/1Thu
nonstopJetstar
4h 10mMEL-PER
$105
5/24Fri
nonstopJetstar
4h 10mMEL-PER
$130
5/17Fri
nonstopJetstar
4h 10mMEL-PER
$131
5/18Sat
nonstopJetstar
4h 10mMEL-PER
$146
5/10Fri
nonstopVirgin Australia
4h 25mMEL-PER
$150
5/10Fri
nonstopVirgin Australia
4h 25mMEL-PER
$151
6/16Sun
1 stopVirgin Australia
6h 05mMEL-PER
$158
5/23Thu
2 stops
21h 30mMEL-PER
$248
5/12Sun
3 stops
34h 20mMEL-PER
$275
6/1Sat
1 stopVietJet Air
33h 05mMEL-PER
$543

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Perth

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Perth that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/4Sat
nonstopJetstar
4h 10mMEL-PER
5/11Sat
nonstopJetstar
3h 35mPER-MEL
$357
5/7Tue
multi-stopVirgin Australia
6h 10mMEL-PER
5/14Tue
nonstopVirgin Australia
3h 35mPER-MEL
$373
5/4Sat
nonstopJetstar
4h 10mMEL-PER
5/10Fri
nonstopJetstar
3h 35mPER-MEL
$374
5/8Wed
nonstopVirgin Australia
4h 25mMEL-PER
5/15Wed
nonstopVirgin Australia
3h 35mPER-MEL
$376
5/7Tue
nonstopVirgin Australia
4h 25mMEL-PER
5/9Thu
nonstopVirgin Australia
3h 35mPER-MEL
$378
5/8Wed
nonstopJetstar
4h 10mMEL-PER
5/12Sun
nonstopJetstar
3h 35mPER-MEL
$394
5/4Sat
nonstopJetstar
4h 10mMEL-PER
5/11Sat
multi-stopJetstar
14h 05mPER-MEL
$401
5/8Wed
nonstopJetstar
4h 10mMEL-PER
5/15Wed
nonstopJetstar
3h 35mPER-MEL
$407
5/7Tue
multi-stopVirgin Australia
9h 10mMEL-PER
5/14Tue
multi-stopVirgin Australia
5h 20mPER-MEL
$409
5/8Wed
nonstopJetstar
4h 10mMEL-PER
5/15Wed
multi-stopJetstar
14h 05mPER-MEL
$411

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Melbourne - Perth Flights

Departure:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Destination:

Perth (PER)Australia

Return flight deals:

Perth - Melbourne

Cabin classes:

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$262

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