MEL - PER

£122 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 21/4. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Perth, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Perth, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£216
Overall average: £222
Jetstar
Fri 5/6Tue 9/6
MEL - PER • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£122
Typical prices: £150-£225
Jetstar
Tue 21/4
MEL - PER • Direct
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Expect carry-on bags to be weighed in Melbourne.
An Uber to Perth CBD is cheaper than a taxi.
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Perth

Fri, 5 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
Jetstar Logo
16:10 - 18:30
MEL
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PER
4h 20mdirect
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23:45 - 05:20
PER
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MEL
3h 35mdirect
£216Jetstar
Fri, 22 May - Sun, 31 May
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 08:30
MEL
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PER
4h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
23:45 - 05:20
PER
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MEL
3h 35mdirect
£216Jetstar
Tue, 5 May - Sat, 9 May
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 08:30
MEL
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PER
4h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
23:45 - 05:20
PER
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MEL
3h 35mdirect
£222Jetstar
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 1 May
Jetstar Logo
16:10 - 18:30
MEL
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PER
4h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
23:45 - 05:20
PER
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MEL
3h 35mdirect
£228Jetstar
Thu, 9 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 08:30
MEL
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PER
4h 10mdirect
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23:45 - 05:20
PER
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MEL
3h 35mdirect
£229Jetstar
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 08:30
MEL
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PER
4h 10mdirect
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23:45 - 05:20
PER
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MEL
3h 35mdirect
£230Jetstar
Wed, 15 Jul - Mon, 10 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 08:30
MEL
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PER
4h 10mdirect
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23:45 - 05:20
PER
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MEL
3h 35mdirect
£236Jetstar
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 08:30
MEL
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PER
4h 10mdirect
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23:45 - 05:20
PER
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MEL
3h 35mdirect
£238Jetstar
Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 08:30
MEL
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PER
4h 10mdirect
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23:45 - 05:20
PER
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MEL
3h 35mdirect
£239Jetstar
Sat, 18 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
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06:20 - 08:30
MEL
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PER
4h 10mdirect
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23:45 - 05:20
PER
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MEL
3h 35mdirect
£240Jetstar
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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, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday 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 £206 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £314 and £301 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Melbourne to Perth

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MEL

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.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on PER

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.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Melbourne to Perth

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£122
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% 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 £122 for a one-way ticket and £216 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 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.

  • 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 £291 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £301 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 £199 or less one-way and £444 or less round-trip.
  • 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.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 446 reviews
6.4Food
8.2Crew
6.4Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.5Comfort
Airline reviews

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
SYD - OOL
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Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

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

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

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