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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Perth to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Perth to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Perth to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Perth to Melbourne Airport, 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 Perth to Melbourne Airport is August, where tickets cost C$ 425 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 693 and C$ 634 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Perth to Melbourne Airport, 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 Perth to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 87 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Perth and Melbourne?

In normal times, Qantas Airways flies from Perth to Melbourne up to 15 times per day, Virgin Australia up to 7 times per day, and Jetstar up to 2 times per day.

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

Each day, there are between 19 and 28 nonstop flights that take off from Perth and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 31m. The most common departure time is 1:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 175 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Perth at 1:45 am and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 7:20 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport jets off at 11:45 pm and lands at 5:20 am.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (30% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Perth to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Perth to Melbourne 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 Perth to Melbourne flights

  • Are car hire services available at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport?

    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.

  • How can I travel from Perth city centre to Perth Airport?

    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.

  • Are facilities available for passengers with mobility issues at Melbourne Airport?

    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.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Perth to Melbourne?

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

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

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

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

    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 Perth to Melbourne.

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

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

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

    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 Melbourne with an airline and back to Perth with another airline.

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

    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 Melbourne from Perth 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 Perth to Melbourne

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 504 or less round-trip.
  • If you want to grab some last-minute purchases before you fly from Perth Airport (PER), you’ll find a range of shops after security, in the departures area. Here, you can grab handy gadgets, such as headphones and chargers, or pick up a book to read during your flight.
  • If you’re travelling with a baby or young child, you will find plenty of baby changing facilities available when you arrive at Melbourne Airport (MEL). Changing rooms are located on the mezzanine level in Terminal 3, just after security and near Gate 4. You can also find changing rooms inside Terminal 4 in the Ground Floor arrivals area.
  • A luggage storage service is in operation at Perth Airport, for passengers who want to leave items at the airport while they travel. You’ll find luggage storage areas located on the walkway between the short-stay car parks and Domestic Departures Terminals 3 and 4.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Perth to Melbourne?

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

Nonstop departures

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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Nonstop returns

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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One-way flight deals

directAmerican Airlines
3h 30mPER-MEL
directQatar Airways
3h 35mPER-MEL
directEmirates
3h 30mPER-MEL
directJetstar
3h 35mPER-MEL
directChina Eastern
3h 30mPER-MEL
directVirgin Australia
3h 35mPER-MEL
directAir New Zealand
3h 30mPER-MEL
directUnited Airlines
3h 35mPER-MEL
directIndiGo
3h 30mPER-MEL
directAlaska Airlines
3h 30mPER-MEL
directEtihad Airways
3h 35mPER-MEL
directLATAM Airlines
3h 30mPER-MEL
directQantas Airways
3h 30mPER-MEL
directAir Mauritius
3h 35mPER-MEL
directSingapore Airlines
3h 35mPER-MEL

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Perth - Melbourne Flights

Departure:

Perth (PER)Australia

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Return flight deals:

Melbourne - Perth

Cabin classes:

C$ 451

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