Cheap flights from Perth to Melbourne

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Cheapest round-trip flights $292
Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13
The cheapest round-trip flight from Perth to Melbourne is currently $292
Cheapest one-way flight $146
Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Perth to Melbourne is currently $146
Last-minute weekend getaway $492
Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Perth to Melbourne is currently $492
Cheapest business class flights $1,291
Virgin Australia 1 stop 6 hr Thu, May 14 — Wed, May 20
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Perth to Melbourne is currently $1,291
Fastest flight 3 hr 30 min The fastest nonstop flight from Perth to Melbourne takes 3 hr 30 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 Perth to Melbourne is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $265–355
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $410–740

Popular airlines from Perth to Melbourne

  • Virgin Australia
    Nonstop
    from $416
    Typical price: $375–530
    56 weekly nonstop flights
    PER - MEL Every day
    183 weekly connecting flights
    PER - MEL Every day
  • Qantas
    Nonstop
    from $637
    Typical price: $540–740
    49 weekly nonstop flights
    PER - MEL Every day
    203 weekly connecting flights
    PER - MEL Every day
  • Jetstar
    Nonstop
    from $292
    Typical price: $300–570
    18 weekly nonstop flights
    PER - MEL Every day
    110 weekly connecting flights
    PER - AVV, MEL Every day
  • Air New Zealand
    21 weekly connecting flights
    PER - MEL Every day
  • Batik Air
    from $611
    Typical price: $580–1,400
    7 weekly connecting flights
    PER - MEL Every day

Popular airports near Perth

  • Perth Airport (PER)
    Perth Australia 20 min 6 mi
  • Busselton Margaret River Airport (BQB)
    Busselton Australia 2 hr 21 min 122 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    Melbourne Australia 48 min 31 mi
  • Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)
    Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
  • Albury Airport (ABX)
    Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Perth to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Perth to Melbourne are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $265 to $355.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Perth to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $292. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $146.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Perth to Melbourne is $416, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 30.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Perth to Melbourne is $637, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Perth to Melbourne is $292, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Perth to Melbourne is $611, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Perth to Melbourne starts at $292 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $146 and departs on Wed, May 6.
3 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Perth to Melbourne.
Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Perth to Melbourne.
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 Perth to Melbourne 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 Perth to Melbourne.

In terms of nonstop flights, Virgin Australia is the most popular. Virgin Australia offers 56 nonstop flights and 183 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 49 nonstop flights and 203 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Perth to Melbourne are:
  • Jetstar offers 18 nonstop flights and 110 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Air New Zealand offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Batik Air offers 7 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Perth and Melbourne.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Perth to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $292. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $146.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Perth to Melbourne is $416, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 30.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Perth to Melbourne is $637, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Perth to Melbourne is $292, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Perth to Melbourne is $611, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar fly direct from Perth to Melbourne.
  • There are 56 Virgin Australia direct flights from Perth to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 49 Qantas direct flights from Perth to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 18 Jetstar direct flights from Perth to Melbourne 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 Perth and Melbourne at price $492 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar fly direct from Perth to Melbourne.
  • There are 56 Virgin Australia direct flights from Perth to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 49 Qantas direct flights from Perth to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 18 Jetstar direct flights from Perth to Melbourne 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 Perth to Melbourne on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Perth and Melbourne start at $292 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with Jetstar.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Perth to Melbourne, 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 Perth and Melbourne start at $1,291 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 20 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Perth and Melbourne start at $292 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13.
To book business class trips from Perth to Melbourne, 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 Perth and Melbourne starts at $492 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Jetstar.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Perth and Melbourne at price $492 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Perth to Melbourne, 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.

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