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Cheap Flights from Perth to Melbourne

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Dep. Fri 19 Jun$275
Dep. Wed 24 Jun$278
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Dep. Mon 06 Jul$327
Dep. Sun 03 Jan$344

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Do you need to catch a flight to Perth? Check out our domestic flights to Perth. If Perth is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Melbourne from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Perth


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
$354
Sep 2026
$494
Oct 2026
$388
Nov 2026
$448
Dec 2026
$477
Feb 2027
$219

The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne is February 2027, with return fares from $219 — 56% cheaper than the most expensive month (September 2026, from $494).

When Should You Fly to Melbourne?

Based on the fares we've tracked, February is typically the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne, with return fares from $219. September is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $494.

Across the year, return fares to Melbourne average around $399. If you can travel in the off-peak months of February, August and October, you'll generally pay up to 45% 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
$354
September 2026
$494
October 2026
$388
November 2026
$448
December 2026
$477
February 2027
$219

Average Perth to Melbourne Return Prices

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

July 2026
$694
August 2026
$696
September 2026
$1,072
October 2026
$783
November 2026
$770
December 2026
$809
January 2027
$768
February 2027
$722
March 2027
$744
April 2027
$1,402

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 February.

How much do return flights from Perth to Melbourne cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Perth to Melbourne is $382.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Perth to Melbourne is 13 March 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 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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