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Cheap Flights from Perth to Melbourne

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JQ,VA One-Way flights from $318
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QF One-Way flights from $437
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Dep. Wed 19 Aug$437
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QF,VA One-Way flights from $517
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Dep. Sun 12 Jul$676
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OD One-Way flights from $719
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Dep. Sun 12 Jul$873
Dep. Tue 07 Jul$999
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Dep. Sat 11 Jul$1,057
QR One-Way flights from $748
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NZ One-Way flights from $958
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Dep. Tue 07 Jul$1,432
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Dep. Wed 19 Aug$1,095
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EK One-Way flights from $1,120
Dep. Wed 19 Aug$1,120
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Dep. Sun 12 Jul$1,435
Dep. Sat 11 Jul$1,536
Dep. Tue 07 Jul$1,582
Dep. Wed 08 Jul$1,933
MU,QF One-Way flights from $2,999
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Dep. Wed 19 Aug$3,013
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Dep. Wed 08 Jul$3,079

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Perth to Melbourne

Return fares from Perth to Melbourne by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$416
Aug 2026
$406
Sep 2026
$494
Oct 2026
$388
Nov 2026
$511
Dec 2026
$577
Jan 2027
$554
Feb 2027
$608
Mar 2027
$382
Apr 2027
$875

The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne is March 2027, with return fares from $382 — 56% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $875).

When Should You Fly to Melbourne?

Based on the fares we've tracked, March is typically the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne, with return fares from $382. April is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $875.

Across the year, return fares to Melbourne average around $521. If you can travel in the off-peak months of March, October and August, you'll generally pay up to 27% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Perth to Melbourne Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Perth to Melbourne return airfares.

July 2026
$416
August 2026
$406
September 2026
$494
October 2026
$388
November 2026
$511
December 2026
$577
January 2027
$554
February 2027
$608
March 2027
$382
April 2027
$875

Average Perth to Melbourne Return Prices

These are the average prices for Perth to Melbourne return airfares.

July 2026
$712
August 2026
$680
September 2026
$1,220
October 2026
$700
November 2026
$716
December 2026
$765
January 2027
$767
February 2027
$720
March 2027
$644
April 2027
$738

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Perth to Melbourne

When is the cheapest time to travel from Perth to Melbourne?

The cheapest month to travel is typically March.

How much do return flights from Perth to Melbourne cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Perth to Melbourne is $445.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Perth to Melbourne?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Perth to Melbourne is 28 February 2027.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Perth to Melbourne?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Perth to Melbourne is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Perth to Melbourne?

Jetstar, Qantas, Airnorth Regional and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Perth to Melbourne take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 3 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Melbourne?

The IATA code for Melbourne is MEL. It is located in Australia at coordinates -37.66969, 144.8485.

When should you book flights to Melbourne?

From our data, you should book flights to Melbourne 30 days out.


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