MEL - PER

£117 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Perth

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Perth departing on 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Perth (MEL-PER)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Perth that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Perth

Fri, 17 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 07:30MEL-PER
4h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
22:40 - 05:15PER-MEL
3h 35mdirect
£207Jetstar
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Thu, 19 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
Jetstar Logo
07:25 - 08:30MEL-PER
4h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
23:40 - 06:15PER-MEL
3h 35mdirect
£213Jetstar
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Thu, 16 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 07:30MEL-PER
4h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
22:40 - 05:15PER-MEL
3h 35mdirect
£218Jetstar
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Wed, 15 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 07:30MEL-PER
4h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
22:40 - 05:15PER-MEL
3h 35mdirect
£224Jetstar
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Fri, 17 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 07:30MEL-PER
4h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
22:40 - 05:15PER-MEL
3h 35mdirect
£225Jetstar
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Mon, 1 Dec - Sat, 6 Dec
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20:45 - 22:00MEL-PER
4h 15mdirect
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23:40 - 06:15PER-MEL
3h 35mdirect
Mon, 1 Dec - Tue, 2 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
20:45 - 22:00MEL-PER
4h 15mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
17:55 - 00:30PER-MEL
3h 35mdirect
£273Virgin Australia
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Thu, 20 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
21:45 - 23:00MEL-PER
4h 15mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
23:45 - 06:20PER-MEL
3h 35mdirect
£279Virgin Australia
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Thu, 15 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
19:20 - 22:40MEL-PER
6h 20m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
22:45 - 05:20PER-MEL
3h 35mdirect
£295Virgin Australia
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Mon, 15 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
19:55 - 21:10MEL-PER
4h 15mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
22:55 - 09:05PER-MEL
7h 10m1 stop
£298Virgin Australia
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Expect carry-on bags to be weighed in Melbourne.
An Uber to Perth CBD is cheaper than a taxi.
Expert advice
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Top airlines
Jetstar
Cheapest • from £207 (return)
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.5 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 18% price drop
December
Most popular
Good to know
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+1
+1
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+1
Cheapest return fare
£207
Overall average: £250
Jetstar
Fri 17/10Mon 20/10
MEL - PER • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£117
Typical prices: £126-182
Jetstar
Wed 22/10
MEL - PER • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from Melbourne to Perth

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
MEL

For domestic departures, expect carry-on bags to be weighed at check-in, security, and the gate. Plan accordingly to avoid delays.

Read more about MELby Ramsey Qubein
PER

Perth CBD is a quick 20-minute trip from the airport. Uber is often cheaper than taxis and works well here.

Read more about PERby Gabriel Leigh
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MEL

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on PER

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Perth flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Perth to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Perth?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Perth clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Perth, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Perth, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Perth, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Perth is May, where tickets cost £194 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £296 and £276 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Perth, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Melbourne to Perth

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£117
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Perth

When to book flights from Melbourne to Perth

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Perth based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Perth flights

  • What lounges are available in the domestic terminal of Melbourne Airport?

    Domestic flights operate from Melbourne T1, T3 and T4. If you want to relax in a comfortable area before your flight to Perth, there are three options of airline lounges. These include Virgin Australia Lounge in Terminal 3, The Qantas Club in Terminal 1 and REX Lounge in Terminal 4. Please check with your airline to see if you are eligible to use these lounges.

  • How do I get to Melbourne Airport from Melbourne centre?

    There is a dedicated shuttle bus that makes the journey from Southern Cross Station to Melbourne Airport in roughly 19min and costs around A$ 15 one way. You can also take a taxi or rideshare service. The time to the airport from Melbourne centre will be about the same as the shuttle bus but the price will be A$ 45-70.

  • How do I get to Avalon Airport (AVV) from Melbourne centre?

    It’s rare but possible that you’ll fly from Avalon Airport via Sydney to Perth. From Melbourne centre, it’s generally a 45min drive to Avalon Airport. You have the option of taking a taxi or rideshare service. There is also a direct public bus that runs between Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station to Avalon Airport; the tickets for a one-way journey cost roughly A$ 24.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth was £159 for a one-way ticket and £280 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Perth?

    Melbourne airport is called Melbourne and the only airport in Perth is Perth.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Melbourne to Perth?

    Only Scoot offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Melbourne to Perth flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Perth?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Perth flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Perth?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Perth, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Perth?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Perth, Virgin Australia or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Perth are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of £268 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £241 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Perth?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Perth.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Perth?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Perth from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Perth?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Perth with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Perth?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Perth from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Perth to Melbourne? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £140 or less one-way.
  • At Melbourne Airport (MEL), there is a prayer room available to people from any denomination to practise their faith. You can find it on the ground floor between T2 and T3.
  • If you have a hidden disability and would like some extra assistance, you can sign up for Melbourne Airport's Hidden Disability Program. You will be given a lanyard so staff can identify you, a pamphlet that explains procedures with diagrams and a sensory map.
  • If you need to charge your phone before your flight to Perth, you can find charging stations in all terminals. If you suddenly realise you forgot your charger, don’t panic. Tech2Go in T3 and T4, as well as some newsagents in the terminals, sell chargers.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Perth?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to Perth.
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Perth Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Perth

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Perth to Melbourne

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Melbourne to Perth

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Perth. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Perth? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 416 reviews
7.5Comfort
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
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Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

10.0 ExcellentManish, Aug 2025MEL - SYD
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Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

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