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$140+ Cheap flights from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 10/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PER — MEL
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Perth to Melbourne are usually found in June or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Perth to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL). 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, 2025.

Round-trip from

$256
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$140
(Jetstar)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$297

Good round-trip deal

$302 or less

Good one-way deal

$190 or less
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Cheapest flights from Perth to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Perth to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Fri 9/511:40 pmPER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Sun 9/146:20 amMEL - PER
Nonstop4h 10mJetstar
Deal found 8/16$256
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.
Fri 9/511:40 pmPER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Tue 9/166:20 amMEL - PER
Nonstop4h 10mJetstar
Deal found 8/17$262
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 9/1311:40 pmPER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Mon 9/156:20 amMEL - PER
Nonstop4h 10mJetstar
Deal found 8/16$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Mon 9/1511:40 pmPER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/153:40 pmMEL - PER
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$274
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 8/2711:40 pmPER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Thu 9/186:20 amMEL - PER
Nonstop4h 10mJetstar
Deal found 8/18$280
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.
Mon 11/245:55 pmPER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Mon 12/19:45 pmMEL - PER
Nonstop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/17$288
This Virgin Australia 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/155:30 amPER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Sun 2/157:55 pmMEL - PER
Nonstop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/17$290
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2411:45 pmPER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Tue 10/285:55 pmMEL - PER
Nonstop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/16$293
This Virgin Australia 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/164:55 pmPER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Sat 10/187:15 amMEL - PER
Nonstop4h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/17$294
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.
Mon 11/2411:45 pmPER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Sun 11/307:55 pmMEL - PER
Nonstop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/17$295
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/711:45 pmPER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Mon 11/108:45 pmMEL - PER
Nonstop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/18$299
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 9/69:40 amPER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Sat 9/64:15 pmMEL - PER
Nonstop4h 15mJetstar
Deal found 8/16$306

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Perth to Melbourne 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, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Perth to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Perth

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Fri 9/5

11:40 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 9/14

6:20 am-8:30 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$256

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Fri 9/5

11:40 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 9/16

6:20 am-8:30 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$262

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Tue 9/16

11:40 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 9/23

6:20 am-8:30 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$267

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Sat 9/13

11:40 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 9/15

6:20 am-8:30 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$267

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Mon 9/15

11:40 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 11/15

3:40 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$274

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Wed 9/3

11:40 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 9/7

6:20 am-8:30 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$280

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 1/15

6:50 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$286

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Fri 2/6

4:55 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 2/20

8:45 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$286

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Mon 11/24

5:55 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

8:45 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$288

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Sat 11/15

5:30 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 2/15

7:55 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$290

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Best time to book a flight from Perth to Melbourne

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Perth to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 60 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 Perth to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Perth to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 PER to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Perth to Melbourne. 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, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Perth to Melbourne Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 48% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Perth to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on August 17, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Perth to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Perth to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

The most flights from PER to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated August 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Perth to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
412 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
412 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
412 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
464 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
412 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Perth to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Perth to Melbourne?

    Most people fly from Perth (PER) if they book a flight from Perth to Melbourne. On average, Perth has 45 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 3 airlines. Perth is conveniently located just 6.3 mi from Perth’s city center.

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

    Airlines like Jetstar fly from Perth to Melbourne Airport in about 3h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Perth and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 1677 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Jetstar, at $245, was found to be the cheapest airline from Perth to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport consider choosing United Airlines (95%), Virgin Australia (81%) or Qatar Airways (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport is generally $1,036, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $144. When looking at the most popular route, (Perth - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $296 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Perth to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Perth to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Perth to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Perth to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Perth to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Perth to Melbourne 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 Perth to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Perth to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 3 airlines flying from Perth to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Perth to Melbourne. 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, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$245Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$260Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$439Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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