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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Perth to Melbourne Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 4:55 am and lands at 8:28 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 3:28 am.

The flight takes about 3h 33m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Perth to Melbourne Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport takes 3h 33m, covering 1,677 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Perth to Melbourne Airport range from $356 to $504, with an average of $420 over the past 12 months. Anything below $356 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $420 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $417 round-trip, compared to $552 via a layover through Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS).

Qantas Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Virgin Australia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Perth to Melbourne Airport flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 88% on time
• Virgin Australia: 88% on time
• Jetstar: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $18–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Perth to Melbourne Airport flights, with 48% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, night flights for 15%, and evening flights for 10%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $309 to $1,863. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Perth to Melbourne Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $238.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Alpha

Flights from Perth to Melbourne Airport usually depart from Perth (PER) and arrive at Melbourne (MEL).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Perth to Melbourne Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 47m.

One-stop flights from Perth to Melbourne Airport most commonly connect through:

• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Adelaide (ADL) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Brisbane (BNE) - 1% of one-stop connections
• Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Perth to Melbourne Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $404 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $440, a difference of $36.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Perth and Melbourne Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Virgin Australia
• Qantas Airways
• Jetstar

Flying via Adelaide (ADL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 20m, compared with 7h 26m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 8h 24m via Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL).

Melbourne Airport is 3 hours ahead of Perth (Eastern Australia Time vs Western Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne Airport are Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Cricket Ground and Crown Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Perth to Melbourne Airport flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Passengers arriving at Melbourne can make use of the many car hire services that are available at the airport. If you’re looking for a hire vehicle at Melbourne Airport, you will find various car hire offices located on the ground floor of the airport car park connected to Terminals 1, 2 and 3.

Perth Airport is well connected to the city centre by road and takes around 15min to reach by car. Passengers travelling via Perth Airport can also take the Line 380 bus from the city centre to reach the airport terminals. This service costs about A$ 4 and takes roughly 35min.

If you are arriving at Melbourne Airport and require a wheelchair or mobility assistance, you should let your airline know before you travel. They will arrange for a member of Melbourne Airport’s staff to meet you from the plane and help escort you through the airport.