Cheapest airlines flights from Perth to Melbourne

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Perth to Melbourne, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways. Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Perth to Melbourne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Perth to Melbourne in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$135, and round-trip direct flights start at US$248.

Displayed flight fares from Perth to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Perth to Melbourne Flight Details

The distance between Perth and Melbourne is about 2,706.81 km. The average flying time from Perth to Melbourne is around 3 hours 32 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in December. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$135
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$248
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance2,706.81 km
Average flight time3 hours 32 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Perth–Melbourne route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Perth to Melbourne

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Perth to Melbourne?

The average price of one-way flights from Perth to Melbourne purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Perth to Melbourne is Mar, with an average price of US$134; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Oct, with an average price of up to US$193.

US$193
US$164
US$134
US$105
    Cheapest
  • US$160
    Jan
  • US$144
    Feb
  • US$134
    Mar
  • US$158
    Apr
  • US$138
    May
  • US$144
    Jun
  • US$172
    Jul
  • US$154
    Aug
  • US$156
    Sep
  • US$193
    Oct
  • US$179
    Nov
  • US$177
    Dec

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Perth to Melbourne?

The average price of round-trip flights from Perth to Melbourne purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Perth to Melbourne is Feb, with an average price of US$342; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Dec, with an average price of up to US$598.

US$598
US$470
US$342
US$214
    Cheapest
  • US$379
    Jan
  • US$342
    Feb
  • US$460
    Mar
  • US$561
    Apr
  • US$369
    May
  • US$391
    Jun
  • US$455
    Jul
  • US$392
    Aug
  • US$490
    Sep
  • US$594
    Oct
  • US$509
    Nov
  • US$598
    Dec

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Perth to Melbourne?

Average weekly flight prices from Perth to Melbourne by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Perth to Melbourne is Sun, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Thu, as prices are usually highest then.

US$284
US$262
US$241
US$219
    Cheapest
  • US$254
    Mon
  • US$250
    Tue
  • US$270
    Wed
  • US$283
    Thu
  • US$269
    Fri
  • US$244
    Sat
  • US$240
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Perth to Melbourne (PER-MEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$135 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PER to MEL on Mon, Mar 16), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$248 departing on Tue, Feb 3 and returning on Sat, Feb 7.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Perth to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia 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 32 minutes to fly from Perth to Melbourne.
  • 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 132 flight per week flying from Perth to Melbourne. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Virgin Australia: S/M/T/W/T/-/S -- VA710 (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 Mon, Mar 16, with one-way flights priced at just US$135.
    · 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 January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Perth to Melbourne on January 15, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$126.
  • 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 canceled 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.