Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Perth to Melbourne are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of £331 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 £307 and an overall rating of 6.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Perth to Melbourne take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 3h 30m to travel the 1,677 miles between Perth and Melbourne.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Perth and Melbourne Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 16 and 23 direct flights that take off from Perth and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 33m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 131 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport was £117 for a one-way ticket and £199 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Perth and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Perth and Melbourne are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Virgin Australia (55 flights per week), Qantas Airways (54 flights per week), and Jetstar (22 flights per week).

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Perth to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Perth at 00:25 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 06:00.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Perth to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport jets off at 23:45 and lands at 06:20.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Perth and Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Perth to Melbourne Airport. They are Jetstar and Virgin Australia. The cheapest airline for this route is Virgin Australia, with the best return deal found costing £176. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Perth to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Are car hire services available at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport?

Accepted Answer

Passengers arriving at Melbourne can make use of the many car hire services that are available at the airport. If you’re looking for a hire vehicle at Melbourne Airport, you will find various car hire offices located on the ground floor of the airport car park connected to Terminals 1, 2 and 3.

Question 13

How can I travel from Perth city centre to Perth Airport?

Accepted Answer

Perth Airport is well connected to the city centre by road and takes around 15min to reach by car. Passengers travelling via Perth Airport can also take the Line 380 bus from the city centre to reach the airport terminals. This service costs about A$ 4 and takes roughly 35min.

Question 14

Are facilities available for passengers with mobility issues at Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

If you are arriving at Melbourne Airport and require a wheelchair or mobility assistance, you should let your airline know before you travel. They will arrange for a member of Melbourne Airport’s staff to meet you from the plane and help escort you through the airport.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Perth to Melbourne Airport is June, where tickets cost £258 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £334 and £325 respectively.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 Perth to Melbourne.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 Melbourne with an airline and back to Perth with another airline.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 Melbourne from Perth up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 20

How often are flights from Perth to Melbourne delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Perth and Melbourne historically see delays in approximately 13% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 104 minutes.

Question 21

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Perth to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Qantas Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 12% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 22

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Wednesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 23

What is the most punctual flight time for Perth to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Perth and Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Perth to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Perth to Melbourne were found on Jetstar (£199) and Virgin Australia (£297).

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Question 27

How much is a return flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Melbourne Airport from Perth usually cost between £251 and £443 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £199 on Jetstar (29 Oct–7 Nov).

Question 28

What are the most popular airlines flying to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Melbourne Airport is Virgin Australia, followed by Jetstar.

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