Perth to Melbourne Flight Overview

The distance between Perth and Melbourne is approximately 2,706.81km. The average flight time between Perth and Melbourne is 3 hours 33 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in December. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£107
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways PER-MEL 3h 35m · Direct Sat, Sep 12
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Cheapest return
£215
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways PER-MEL 3h 35m · Direct Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17
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Best time to book
February
Cheapest
December
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,706.81km
Flight distance
3h 33m
Average flight time

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Perth to Melbourne over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £107 and round-trip tickets from £215.

Airlines operating flights from Perth to Melbourne

You can choose from 3 airlines flying from Perth to Melbourne, including Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways and Qantas Airways. Jetstar Airways currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Perth to Melbourne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Perth to Melbourne

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Perth to Melbourne?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Perth to Melbourne in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Perth to Melbourne is February, with an average price of £116. The most expensive month is usually October, with average prices reaching £147.

£147
£132
£116
£101
    Cheapest
  • £126
    Aug
  • £120
    Sep
  • £147
    Oct
  • £137
    Nov
  • £135
    Dec
  • £125
    Jan
  • £116
    Feb
  • £124
    Mar
  • £143
    Apr
  • £125
    May
  • £130
    Jun
  • £128
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Perth to Melbourne?

Average price of return flights from Perth to Melbourne purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, February is often the cheapest month for fly from Perth to Melbourne, with an average price of £275. December is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £456.

£456
£366
£275
£185
    Cheapest
  • £297
    Aug
  • £375
    Sep
  • £453
    Oct
  • £389
    Nov
  • £456
    Dec
  • £331
    Jan
  • £275
    Feb
  • £383
    Mar
  • £353
    Apr
  • £393
    May
  • £309
    Jun
  • £345
    Jul

During the Summer bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from Perth to Melbourne?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Perth to Melbourne during Summer bank holiday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Summer bank holiday is scheduled for Aug 31. The lowest flight fares from Perth to Melbourne are available on Aug 29, starting from £121.

£209
£165
£121
£77
    Cheapest
  • £209
    27
    Aug
  • £130
    28
  • £121
    29
  • £139
    30
  • £148
    31
  • £123
    1
    Sep
  • £151
    2

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as £107 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PER to MEL on Sat, Sep 12), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £215 departing on Tue, Sep 15 and returning on Thu, Sep 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Perth to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Virgin Australia Jetstar Airways Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 33 minutes to fly from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Perth to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 117 flight per week flying from Perth to Melbourne. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JQ971 (23:58)
  • To find best deals on flights from Perth to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Sep 12, with one-way flights priced at just £107.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around December.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Perth to Melbourne is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Perth to Melbourne on August 29, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at £106.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Perth Airport to Melbourne Airport (PER-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB) Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The time difference between Melbourne and Perth is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Perth to Melbourne is £200. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Perth to Melbourne is £345. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Perth and Melbourne, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetstar Airways and Airnorthare the most popular budget airlines flying from Perth to Melbourne. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.