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$179+ 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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PER — MEL
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Perth to Melbourne are usually found in June or February, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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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 November 26, 2025.

This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:40 pmPER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/96:40 amMEL - PER
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$445
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Mon 12/225:55 pmPER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Thu 1/157:15 amMEL - PER
Nonstop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/25$464
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:40 pmPER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Fri 1/912:35 pmMEL - PER
Nonstop4h 10mJetstar
Deal found 11/25$480
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:35 pmPER - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Mon 1/58:50 pmMEL - PER
1 stop14h 25mJetstar
Deal found 11/26$488
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/67:20 amPER - MEL
1 stop8h 20mVirgin Australia
Sat 12/134:10 pmMEL - PER
1 stop8h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/25$492
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:20 amPER - MEL
1 stop9h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 1/99:45 pmMEL - PER
Nonstop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/26$494
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Sun 12/1410:30 pmPER - MEL
1 stop7h 55mVirgin Australia
Thu 1/19:10 amMEL - PER
1 stop8h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/26$497
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/2411:55 pmPER - MEL
1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia
Wed 12/319:15 amMEL - PER
Nonstop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/24$516

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 November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Most trusted provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Round-trip from

$264
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$179
(Jetstar)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$361

Good round-trip deal

$436 or less

Good one-way deal

$193 or less
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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 November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Perth to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Perth

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Sun 3/1

2:40 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 3/6

7:25 am-8:30 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$264

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Thu 1/29

11:40 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

7:20 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$264

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Fri 2/6

11:40 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 2/10

7:25 am-8:30 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$264

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Sun 2/22

11:40 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 2/26

12:30 pm-1:40 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$264

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Mon 2/23

2:40 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 2/27

5:20 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$264

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Sat 1/24

11:40 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 1/28

7:25 am-8:30 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$264

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Sun 3/1

2:40 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 3/7

5:20 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$264

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Thu 1/29

11:40 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

7:25 am-8:30 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$271

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 1/25

3:40 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$278

PerthMelbourne

PER - MEL

PERMEL

Perth

Thu 5/7

11:45 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 5/12

6:20 am-8:30 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$280

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Compare providers for flights from Perth to Melbourne

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 Perth to Melbourne in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Perth-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of OneTravel to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel Users can find the same prices on Perth-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Perth-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Perth-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust OneTravel the most. OneTravel 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 Perth-Melbourne Airport 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 Perth to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Perth with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 November 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 69 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport (average of $127). Flying from Perth to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 November 26, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Perth to Melbourne Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% 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 November 25, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Perth to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon 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 Perth to Melbourne Airport?

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 November 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, 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
7.6
Good
425 reviews

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

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
7.6
Good
425 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
425 reviews

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
425 reviews

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

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
6.6
Okay
486 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
425 reviews

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

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 51 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 $248, 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 26% 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 (92%), American Airlines (82%) or Qantas Airways (81%) 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 $1,077, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $156. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport (average of $127). Flying from Perth to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$248Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$268Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$400Average$623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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