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$151 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Perth

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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to Perth

Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 20
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6:20 am - 7:30 amMEL-PER
4h 10mnonstop
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10:40 pm - 5:15 amPER-MEL
3h 35mnonstop
$280Jetstar
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Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Mar 1
Jetstar Logo
7:25 am - 8:30 amMEL-PER
4h 05mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
11:40 pm - 6:15 amPER-MEL
3h 35mnonstop
$289Jetstar
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Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 20
Jetstar Logo
6:20 am - 7:30 amMEL-PER
4h 10mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
10:40 pm - 5:15 amPER-MEL
3h 35mnonstop
$304Jetstar
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Fri, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 19
Jetstar Logo
6:20 am - 7:30 amMEL-PER
4h 10mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
10:40 pm - 5:15 amPER-MEL
3h 35mnonstop
$305Jetstar
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Thu, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 16
Jetstar Logo
6:20 am - 7:30 amMEL-PER
4h 10mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
3:35 pm - 10:10 pmPER-MEL
3h 35mnonstop
$318Jetstar
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 23
Virgin Australia Logo
9:45 pm - 11:00 pmMEL-PER
4h 15mnonstop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:45 pm - 6:20 amPER-MEL
3h 35mnonstop
$378Virgin Australia
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26
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5:50 pm - 7:00 pmMEL-PER
4h 10mnonstop
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10:55 pm - 8:20 amPER-MEL
6h 25m1 stop
Wed, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 25
Virgin Australia Logo
8:45 pm - 10:00 pmMEL-PER
4h 15mnonstop
Virgin Australia Logo
6:00 am - 4:35 pmPER-MEL
7h 35m1 stop
$397Virgin Australia
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Mon, Dec 15 - Fri, Dec 19
Virgin Australia Logo
7:55 pm - 9:10 pmMEL-PER
4h 15mnonstop
Virgin Australia Logo
8:20 am - 2:55 pmPER-MEL
3h 35mnonstop
$403Virgin Australia
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Oct 27
Virgin Australia Logo
6:50 pm - 8:05 pmMEL-PER
4h 15mnonstop
Virgin Australia Logo
10:55 pm - 8:50 amPER-MEL
6h 55m1 stop
$404Virgin Australia
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Jetstar
Cheapest • from $280 (round-trip)
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.5 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 18% price drop
December
Most popular
Good to know
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+1
+1
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Cheapest round-trip
$280
Overall average: $339
Jetstar
Fri 10/17Mon 10/20
MEL - PER • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$151
Typical prices: $171-247
Jetstar
Sat 10/25
MEL - PER • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Perth flights

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 round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Perth clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Melbourne to Perth, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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 round-trip 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 May, where tickets cost $263 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $401 and $374 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Melbourne Airport to Perth?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $342, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$151
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% 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 $151 for a one-way ticket and $280 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Melbourne to Perth?

    Only Scoot offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Melbourne to Perth flight route.

  • 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, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Perth, with Star Alliance 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 $372 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $521 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $179 or less one-way and $313 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Perth?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to Perth.
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Perth Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Perth

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Perth to Melbourne

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the 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.
7.5
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 416 reviews
7.5Comfort
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
8.2Crew
7.7Boarding
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Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

10.0 ExcellentManish, Aug 2025MEL - SYD
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Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

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