Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Perth (MEL - PER)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Perth and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$306	Jetstar Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Aug 29 — Sat, Sep 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Perth is currently $306
Cheapest one-way flight	$153	Jetstar Nonstop 5 hr Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Perth is currently $153
Last-minute weekend getaway	$476	Virgin Australia Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Perth is currently $476
Cheapest business class flights	$1,378	Virgin Australia 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Aug 6 — Wed, Aug 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Perth is currently $1,378

Fastest flight	4 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Perth takes 4 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Perth is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $285–365
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $435–690

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Perth

Qantas

Nonstop

from $666

Typical price: $570–760

50 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - PER Every day

243 weekly connecting flights

MEL - PER Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $425

Typical price: $405–540

45 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - PER Every day

150 weekly connecting flights

MEL - PER Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $306

Typical price: $315–580

18 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - PER Every day

74 weekly connecting flights

AVV, MEL - PER Every day
Air New Zealand

8 weekly connecting flights

MEL - PER Every day
Batik Air

Typical price: $710–1,500

7 weekly connecting flights

MEL - PER Every day
Indonesia AirAsia

4 weekly connecting flights

MEL - PER Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 28 min 163 mi

Popular airports near Perth

Perth Airport (PER)

Perth Australia 20 min 6 mi
Busselton Margaret River Airport (BQB)

Busselton Australia 2 hr 22 min 122 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Perth

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Perth are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $285 to $365.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Perth recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $306. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $153.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Perth is $666, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Perth is $425, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 20.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Perth is $306, flying from Aug 29 to Sep 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Perth starts at $306 from Sat, Aug 29 to Sat, Sep 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $153 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.

4 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Perth.

Perth is warm and sunny year-round, with cooling sea breezes in summer (Dec–Feb). Many travelers visit Oct–Apr. Popular warm-weather events are the Perth International Arts Festival (Feb–Mar), with many cultural performances; and Sculpture by the Sea (Mar) on Cottesloe Beach. Winter (Jun–Aug) is the rainiest time of year and also when large swells for surfing are the most consistent. Wildflower viewing season is Aug–Nov.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Perth.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Melbourne to Perth really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Melbourne to Perth.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 50 nonstop flights and 243 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Perth are:

Virgin Australia offers 45 nonstop flights and 150 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER) .
Jetstar offers 18 nonstop flights and 74 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER) .
Air New Zealand offers 8 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER) .
Batik Air offers 7 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER) .
Indonesia AirAsia offers 4 connecting flights per week. Indonesia AirAsia flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Melbourne and Perth.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Perth recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $306. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $153.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Perth is $666, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Perth is $425, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 20.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Perth is $306, flying from Aug 29 to Sep 5.

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly direct from Melbourne to Perth.

There are 50 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Perth per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Perth per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Perth per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Perth at price $476 is offered by Virgin Australia from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7.

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly direct from Melbourne to Perth.

There are 50 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Perth per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Perth per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Perth per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Melbourne and Perth start at $306 from Sat, Aug 29 to Sat, Sep 5 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Perth, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Perth start at $1,378 from Thu, Aug 6 to Wed, Aug 12 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Perth start at $306 from Sat, Aug 29 to Sat, Sep 5.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Perth, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Melbourne and Perth starts at $476 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Perth at price $476 is offered by Virgin Australia from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Perth, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.