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JQ Return flights from $416
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$416
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Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$416
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Dep. Sun 06 SepRet. Thu 10 Sep$416
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Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$416
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Thu 10 Sep$416
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$416
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$416
Dep. Sun 30 AugRet. Thu 10 Sep$416
Dep. Sun 30 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$416
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$416
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$416
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Sat 25 Jul$416
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Thu 03 Sep$416
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$416
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Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$416
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$416
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Wed 02 Sep$416
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$416
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Fri 04 Sep$416
Dep. Sun 30 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$416
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Thu 10 Sep$416
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Thu 03 Sep$416
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Thu 10 Sep$416
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Fri 04 Sep$416
Dep. Sun 30 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$416
JQ,VA Return flights from $484
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Fri 24 Jul$484
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$492
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Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$492
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Wed 12 Aug$511
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Tue 17 Nov$541
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$551
Dep. Thu 10 DecRet. Sun 13 Dec$579
Dep. Sat 04 JulRet. Fri 10 Jul$643
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,067
VA Return flights from $535
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$535
Dep. Thu 10 DecRet. Sun 13 Dec$535
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Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Wed 12 Aug$545
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$557
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Fri 24 Jul$559
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$559
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Tue 17 Nov$566
Dep. Sat 04 JulRet. Fri 10 Jul$679
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,508
JQ,QF Return flights from $633
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$633
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Wed 12 Aug$656
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Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Fri 24 Jul$664
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Tue 17 Nov$692
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$698
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$731
Dep. Thu 10 DecRet. Sun 13 Dec$771
Dep. Sat 04 JulRet. Fri 10 Jul$789
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,205
QF,VA Return flights from $710
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$710
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Wed 12 Aug$710
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Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Tue 17 Nov$720
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$743
Dep. Sat 04 JulRet. Fri 10 Jul$744
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Fri 24 Jul$744
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$744
Dep. Thu 10 DecRet. Sun 13 Dec$745
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,185
OD,VA Return flights from $734
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Tue 17 Nov$734
Dep. Thu 10 DecRet. Sun 13 Dec$875
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Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,474
JQ,OD Return flights from $740
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Tue 17 Nov$740
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,358
QF Return flights from $824
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Wed 12 Aug$824
Dep. Thu 10 DecRet. Sun 13 Dec$824
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Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Tue 17 Nov$824
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$824
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$877
Dep. Sat 04 JulRet. Fri 10 Jul$884
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Fri 24 Jul$884
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$884
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,528
OD Return flights from $876
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Tue 17 Nov$876
Dep. Thu 10 DecRet. Sun 13 Dec$1,047
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Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Wed 12 Aug$1,345
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,570
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$1,680
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Fri 24 Jul$2,872
Dep. Sat 04 JulRet. Fri 10 Jul$3,841
ID,OD,VA Return flights from $884
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Tue 17 Nov$884
ID,OD Return flights from $894
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Tue 17 Nov$894
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,616
ID,JQ,OD Return flights from $901
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Tue 17 Nov$901
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,590
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $1,086
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,086
JQ,OD,QF Return flights from $1,457
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,457
ID,JQ Return flights from $1,656
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,656

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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 $416.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Perth to Melbourne is 26 August 2026.

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 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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