Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Perth flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

How often are flights from Melbourne to Perth delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 24% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Perth have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 minutes.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Perth flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Perth round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at $205, Jetstar will fly you from Melbourne to Perth and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $240 and $360, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 62% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Perth one-way?

Accepted Answer

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $204 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $260 and Qantas Airways from $304 one-way.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Perth?

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The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Perth may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Perth?

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Perth (average of $471). Flying from Melbourne to Perth in December is currently the most expensive (average of $610). 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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Perth flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Perth

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The most flights from ME1 to PER are scheduled on a Friday (74 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (40 on average).

Question 11

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Perth ranges from 0.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Perth when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Perth, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Perth?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Perth? While on average our users pay $1,398, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $258. The most popular route (Melbourne - Perth), is priced around $421.

Question 14

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Perth?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne to Perth consider choosing China Southern(85%), China Eastern(80%) or Air New Zealand(78%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 15

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Perth?

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The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Perth are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 16

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Perth?

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Of the flights from Melbourne to Perth that have stopovers, most of them stop in Adelaide. Melbourne to Perth flights stop in Sydney the next most.

Question 17

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Perth flights?

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Melbourne to Perth flights have a stopover in Brisbane least often.

Question 18

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Adelaide?

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The majority of Adelaide visitors spend their time at Victoria Square, Adelaide Central Market, and Adelaide Festival Centre. Victoria Square, Adelaide Central Market, and Adelaide Festival Centre are located about 6.6 km, 6.4 km, and 6.8 km, respectively from Adelaide. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Adelaide can hire a car from Adelaide for about $54 per day.

Question 19

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Sydney?

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Sydney travellers tend to visit Sydney Opera House, Capitol Theatre, and Sydney Chinatown more than any other notable places. Sydney Opera House, Capitol Theatre, and Sydney Chinatown are located about 9.9 km, 7.3 km, and 7.2 km, respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Travellers can rent a car at Sydney Kingsford Smith for an average daily rate of $51 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 20

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to PER?

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Perth in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Question 21

What airport do you fly into for flights to Perth from Melbourne?

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If you book a flight to Perth from Melbourne, you will be flying to Perth, which is the city’s only airport. Perth (PER) is located 10.2 km from the centre of Perth. There are 52 flights from Melbourne to Perth per day from 3 different airlines.

Question 22

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Perth that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Perth flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Perth?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Perth.

Question 24

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Perth?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Perth by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 25

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Perth?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Melbourne to Perth via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 26

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Perth?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Melbourne to Perth by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Perth with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Perth from Melbourne? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Perth become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Melbourne to Perth on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$591

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$205	Average$553	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$240	Average$609	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$360	Average$885	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Perth?

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Perth may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Perth?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to PER?

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Perth in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Perth flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Perth

The most flights from ME1 to PER are scheduled on a Friday (74 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (40 on average).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Perth delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Perth have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Perth flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Perth flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

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