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$173+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER)

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PER
Sep 17 — Sep 241
Thu 9/17
Thu 9/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Perth are usually found in May or August, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Perth

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 August 18, 2026.

This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:20 am -
Nonstop4h 10m
Wed 9/1611:45 pm -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 8/17$293
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/86:20 am -
Nonstop4h 10m
Mon 9/1411:45 pm -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 8/14$294
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/86:20 am -
Nonstop4h 10m
Wed 9/1611:45 pm -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 8/15$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/86:20 am -
Nonstop4h 10m
Tue 9/1511:45 pm -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 8/14$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/107:20 pm -
Nonstop4h 20m
Sat 9/123:35 pm -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 8/17$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:20 am -
Nonstop4h 10m
Wed 9/1611:45 pm -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 8/17$300
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/86:20 am -
Nonstop4h 10m
Sat 9/1212:55 pm -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 8/17$301
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:20 am -
Nonstop4h 10m
Mon 9/1411:45 pm -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 8/15$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:20 am -
Nonstop4h 10m
Fri 9/1111:45 pm -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 8/17$304
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/107:20 pm -
Nonstop4h 20m
Fri 9/1111:45 pm -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 8/17$310

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Perth

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 August 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$293
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$173
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$340

Good round-trip deal

$394 or less

Good one-way deal

$234 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Perth that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MelbournePerth

MEL Melbourne - PER Perth

MELPER

Melbourne

Mon 11/2

5:20 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Perth

Wed 11/11

11:40 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$345
Quickest round-trip

MelbournePerth

MEL Melbourne - PER Perth

MELPER

Melbourne

Tue 9/15

6:20 am-8:30 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Perth

Sun 9/20

11:45 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$368

MelbournePerth

MEL Melbourne - PER Perth

MELPER

Melbourne

Fri 1/29

7:20 am-8:30 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Perth

Sat 2/6

11:40 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$373

MelbournePerth

MEL Melbourne - PER Perth

MELPER

Melbourne

Fri 9/4

6:20 am-8:30 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Perth

Tue 9/8

3:35 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$373

MelbournePerth

MEL Melbourne - PER Perth

MELPER

Melbourne

Fri 10/30

5:20 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Perth

Wed 11/4

11:40 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$377

MelbournePerth

MEL Melbourne - PER Perth

MELPER

Melbourne

Wed 9/2

6:20 am-8:30 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Perth

Sat 9/5

11:45 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$398

MelbournePerth

MEL Melbourne - PER Perth

MELPER

Melbourne

Tue 10/13

7:20 am-8:30 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Perth

Fri 10/16

11:45 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$409

MelbournePerth

MEL Melbourne - PER Perth

MELPER

Melbourne

Thu 12/17

6:50 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Perth

Thu 12/24

5:55 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$411

MelbournePerth

MEL Melbourne - PER Perth

MELPER

Melbourne

Fri 8/28

6:20 am-8:30 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Perth

Sun 8/30

11:45 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$414

MelbournePerth

MEL Melbourne - PER Perth

MELPER

Melbourne

Fri 8/28

6:20 am-8:30 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Perth

Mon 8/31

11:45 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$416

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Compare providers for flights from Melbourne to Perth

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to Perth in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Perth flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Perth flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Perth flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Perth flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-Perth flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Perth

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Perth from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth, you should look to book at least 67 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth (average of $329). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Perth in December is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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 August 18, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Perth in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Melbourne to Perth. Price data was last updated on August 15, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Perth flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Perth?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Perth flights typically cost between $298 and $396 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $293 on Jetstar (Sep 9-Sep 16).

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 August 18, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Melbourne Airport to Perth have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
470 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
470 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
470 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
568 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
470 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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?

    Perth (PER) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Perth. You should not have trouble finding flights to Perth from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 53 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Perth airport from Melbourne. It is only a 6.3 mi journey from Perth (PER) to Perth’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth?

    Airlines like Jetstar fly from Melbourne Airport to Perth in about 4h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Melbourne Airport and Perth are separated by a distance of 1677 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Perth round-trip from $280. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Jetstar. Virgin Australia is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $146 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $175 and Qantas Airways from $291 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth consider choosing Alaska Airlines (87%), China Eastern (85%) or Emirates (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Perth?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth? While on average our users pay $387, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $195. The most popular route (Melbourne - Perth), is priced around $262.

  • 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 vacation 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 Airport to Perth?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth (average of $329). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Perth in December is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Perth

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Perth. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$280Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
JetstarCheapest$282Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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