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JQ Return flights from $416
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Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$416
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Dep. Fri 11 SepRet. Thu 17 Sep$416
Dep. Sat 12 SepRet. Thu 17 Sep$416
Dep. Sun 13 SepRet. Thu 17 Sep$416
Dep. Mon 14 SepRet. Thu 17 Sep$416
Dep. Tue 15 SepRet. Thu 17 Sep$416
Dep. Wed 16 SepRet. Thu 17 Sep$416
Dep. Tue 15 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$427
Dep. Mon 14 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$427
Dep. Sun 13 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$427
Dep. Sat 12 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$427
Dep. Fri 11 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$427
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$427
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Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$427
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$427
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Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$427
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$427
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$427
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$427
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Thu 30 Jul$427
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Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Sat 25 Jul$427
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$427
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Thu 30 Jul$427
JQ,VA Return flights from $495
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Thu 23 Jul$495
Dep. Thu 27 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$537
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Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Wed 08 Jul$552
Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Sun 18 Oct$561
Dep. Mon 21 DecRet. Sun 17 Jan$618
Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Mon 12 Oct$619
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Mon 06 Jul$664
Dep. Fri 26 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$700
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$700
Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$978
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,126
VA Return flights from $544
Dep. Thu 27 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$544
Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Sun 18 Oct$559
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Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Thu 23 Jul$559
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Wed 08 Jul$599
Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Mon 12 Oct$609
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Mon 06 Jul$610
Dep. Mon 21 DecRet. Sun 17 Jan$652
Dep. Fri 26 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$749
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$749
Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,105
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,553
JQ,QF Return flights from $672
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Thu 23 Jul$672
Dep. Thu 27 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$715
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Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Wed 08 Jul$730
Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Mon 12 Oct$742
Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Sun 18 Oct$742
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Mon 06 Jul$789
Dep. Mon 21 DecRet. Sun 17 Jan$823
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$870
Dep. Fri 26 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$880
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,184
Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,238
QF,VA Return flights from $730
Dep. Thu 27 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$730
Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Mon 12 Oct$734
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Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Sun 18 Oct$734
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Thu 23 Jul$745
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Wed 08 Jul$755
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Mon 06 Jul$808
Dep. Mon 21 DecRet. Sun 17 Jan$821
Dep. Fri 26 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$889
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$889
Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,048
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,087
QF Return flights from $829
Dep. Thu 27 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$829
Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Sun 18 Oct$829
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Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Mon 12 Oct$830
Dep. Mon 21 DecRet. Sun 17 Jan$845
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Wed 08 Jul$884
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Thu 23 Jul$884
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Mon 06 Jul$949
Dep. Fri 26 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$1,097
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$1,097
Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,413
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,477
OD,VA Return flights from $844
Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Sun 18 Oct$844
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,473
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Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,482
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $1,018
Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,018
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,114
OD Return flights from $1,208
Dep. Thu 27 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$1,208
Dep. Mon 21 DecRet. Sun 17 Jan$1,244
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Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,437
Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Sun 18 Oct$1,537
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,583
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Mon 06 Jul$1,604
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Wed 08 Jul$1,866
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$2,392
Dep. Fri 26 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$4,002
JQ,OD Return flights from $1,419
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,419
Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,428
JQ,OD,QF Return flights from $1,427
Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,427
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,454
ID,OD Return flights from $1,522
Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,522
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,629
ID,JQ,OD Return flights from $1,594
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,594
Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,598
ID Return flights from $1,924
Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Sun 18 Oct$1,924
Dep. Thu 27 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$1,928
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Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Mon 12 Oct$2,173
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$2,592
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Mon 06 Jul$2,903
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$4,166
Dep. Fri 26 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$4,351
QF,TL Return flights from $2,496
Dep. Mon 21 DecRet. Sun 17 Jan$2,496

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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 11 September 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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