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JQ Return flights from $416
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Dep. Wed 16 SepRet. Thu 17 Sep$416
Dep. Tue 15 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$427
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Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$427
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Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$427
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Sat 25 Jul$438
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Sat 25 Jul$438
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Mon 27 Jul$445
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Mon 27 Jul$445
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$445
Dep. Wed 09 SepRet. Thu 17 Sep$445
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Thu 23 Jul$445
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Fri 24 Jul$445
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Mon 27 Jul$445
Dep. Sun 19 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$445
Dep. Fri 11 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$445
Dep. Sat 12 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$445
Dep. Sun 13 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$445
Dep. Mon 14 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$445
Dep. Sun 19 JulRet. Sat 25 Jul$456
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Thu 23 Jul$456
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Fri 24 Jul$456
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Mon 27 Jul$456
Dep. Wed 09 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$456
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Sat 25 Jul$456
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Mon 27 Jul$456
Dep. Mon 12 OctRet. Thu 15 Oct$456
Dep. Mon 12 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$456

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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 21 July 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, 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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