Cheap flights from Melbourne to Perth

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Cheapest round-trip flights$293
JetstarNonstop5 hrThu, May 14 — Wed, May 20
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Perth is currently $293
Cheapest one-way flight$147
JetstarNonstop5 hrWed, May 13
The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Perth is currently $147
Last-minute weekend getaway$413
Virgin AustraliaNonstop5 hrFri, Mar 20 — Mon, Mar 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Perth is currently $413
Cheapest business class flights$1,298
Virgin Australia1 stop10 hrThu, Jun 4 — Thu, Jun 11
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Perth is currently $1,298
Fastest flight4 hr 5 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Perth takes 4 hr 5 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere 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 May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
January
Prices in January are usually between $305 and $550.

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Perth

  • Virgin Australia
    Nonstop
    from $418
    Typical price: $380–530
    54 weekly nonstop flights
    MEL - PEREvery day
    170 weekly connecting flights
    MEL - PEREvery day
  • Qantas
    Nonstop
    from $640
    Typical price: $550–750
    47 weekly nonstop flights
    MEL - PEREvery day
    226 weekly connecting flights
    MEL - PEREvery day
  • Jetstar
    Nonstop
    from $293
    Typical price: $305–590
    18 weekly nonstop flights
    MEL - PEREvery day
    80 weekly connecting flights
    AVV, MEL - PEREvery day
  • Air New Zealand
    9 weekly connecting flights
    MEL - PEREvery Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Batik Air
    from $833
    Typical price: $700–1,500
    6 weekly connecting flights
    MEL - PEREvery Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Melbourne

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    MelbourneAustralia27 min11 mi
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    MelbourneAustralia48 min31 mi
  • Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)
    MelbourneAustralia27 min6 mi
  • Albury Airport (ABX)
    AlburyAustralia3 hr 27 min163 mi

Popular airports near Perth

  • Perth Airport (PER)
    PerthAustralia20 min6 mi
  • Busselton Margaret River Airport (BQB)
    BusseltonAustralia2 hr 21 min122 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Perth

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Perth are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $265 to $355.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Perth recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $293. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $147.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Perth is $418, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Perth is $640, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Perth is $293, flying from May 14 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Melbourne to Perth is $833, flying from May 1 to May 10.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Perth starts at $293 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $147 and departs on Wed, May 13.
4 hr 5 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, Virgin Australia is the most popular. Virgin Australia offers 54 nonstop flights and 170 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER).

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 47 nonstop flights and 226 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER).

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Perth are:
  • Jetstar offers 18 nonstop flights and 80 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER).
  • Air New Zealand offers 9 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER).
  • Batik Air offers 6 connecting flights per week. Batik Air 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 $293. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $147.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Perth is $418, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Perth is $640, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Perth is $293, flying from May 14 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Melbourne to Perth is $833, flying from May 1 to May 10.
Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar fly direct from Melbourne to Perth.
  • There are 54 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Perth per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 47 Qantas 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 $413 is offered by Virgin Australia from Fri, Mar 20 to Mon, Mar 23.
Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar fly direct from Melbourne to Perth.
  • There are 54 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Perth per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 47 Qantas 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 $293 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 20 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 $1,298 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 11 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Perth start at $293 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 20.
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 $413 from Fri, Mar 20 to Mon, Mar 23 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Perth at price $413 is offered by Virgin Australia from Fri, Mar 20 to Mon, Mar 23.
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.

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