Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Perth to Melbourne are usually found in June or February, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 August 2026.
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June
Average price
S$ 466
Good round-trip deal
S$ 500 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (S$ 27 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport?
Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Perth to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport (average of S$ 443). Flying from Perth to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PER to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Perth to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 August 2026.
When flying from Perth to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Weekly flight availability from Perth to Melbourne Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Perth to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 25 August 2026.
The most flights from PER to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (60 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).
How often are flights from Perth to Melbourne delayed?
About 14% of weekly flights between Perth and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 105 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Perth to Melbourne flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Perth to Melbourne flights?
Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.
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Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 25 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia from Perth to Melbourne Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Perth to Melbourne?
Most people fly from Perth (PER) if they book a flight from Perth to Melbourne. On average, Perth has 37 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 1 airline. Perth is conveniently located just 10.2 km from Perth’s city centre.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Perth to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Perth to Melbourne Airport is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as S$ 273 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Perth to Melbourne Airport for 44% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
What are the most reliable airlines from Perth to Melbourne Airport?
Consider American Airlines (98%), Japan Airlines (98%) or Qatar Airways (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Perth to Melbourne Airport.
Can I find deals for flights from Perth to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Perth to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Perth to Melbourne?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Perth to Melbourne.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Perth to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Perth to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport (average of S$ 443). Flying from Perth to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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