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Cheap Flights from Perth to Melbourne

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VA Return flights from $534
Dep. Thu 30 JulRet. Sat 08 Aug$534
Dep. Thu 25 FebRet. Sun 28 Feb$545
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Dep. Tue 01 DecRet. Sun 31 Jan$547
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Mon 24 Aug$556
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$557
Dep. Thu 12 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$557
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Sun 05 Jul$558
Dep. Sat 12 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$588
Dep. Thu 18 JunRet. Sun 21 Jun$594
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Sun 21 Jun$611
Dep. Thu 25 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$621
Dep. Wed 17 JunRet. Thu 18 Jun$623
Dep. Thu 25 MarRet. Mon 29 Mar$642
Dep. Mon 08 FebRet. Mon 15 Feb$644
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Sat 11 Jul$645
Dep. Thu 11 MarRet. Thu 18 Mar$651
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Mon 22 Mar$661
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Tue 14 Jul$675
Dep. Thu 11 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$717
Dep. Fri 19 MarRet. Sun 21 Mar$721
Dep. Fri 12 MarRet. Mon 22 Mar$741
Dep. Wed 03 MarRet. Sun 07 Mar$741

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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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