Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne Airport to Perth flights typically cost between $493 and $730 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $415 on Jetstar (6 Nov–14 Nov).

Question 1

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 2

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 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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne Airport to Perth flights typically cost between $493 and $730 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $415 on Jetstar (6 Nov–14 Nov).

Question 6

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth can take about 4h 10m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $491. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Perth is about 2699 km. All flights are typically direct.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Perth, with prices starting at $233. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $279 and $362, respectively. Jetstar is priced at 56% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

$203 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $261 and $303, respectively.

Question 9

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

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The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Perth is 67 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 10

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth (average of $473). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Perth in December is currently the most expensive (average of $609). 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 11

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport 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 12

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Perth

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The most flights from MEL to PER are scheduled on a Monday (80 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

Question 13

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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 15

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Perth?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth is generally $1,403, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $259. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Perth), you can expect to pay $421 for that flight.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Perth?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 17

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

Accepted Answer

Consider Jetstar, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Perth.

Question 18

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

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Melbourne Airport to Perth flights have a stopover in Adelaide most often. Sydney sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne Airport to Perth.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Most Adelaide visitors opt to spend their time experiencing 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. Travellers in need of a car in Adelaide can hire one for about $53 per day.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Sydney Opera House, Capitol Theatre, and Sydney Chinatown are the most popular attractions in Sydney if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a layover in Sydney interested in visiting Sydney Opera House, Capitol Theatre, or Sydney Chinatown can do so by travelling 9.9 km, 7.3 km, and 7.2 km, respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Travellers in need of a car in Sydney can hire one for about $52 per day.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 23

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

Accepted Answer

For a flight from Melbourne to Perth, you will be flying into Perth. Perth (PER) is just 10.2 km from the centre vof the city. Perth is the only Perth airport and it handles 43 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Perth from Melbourne on a regular basis.

Question 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

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

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Melbourne to Perth. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 28

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

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Melbourne to Perth.

Question 29

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

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Melbourne to Perth, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 30

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

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Melbourne to Perth and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	$415
One-way from	$273
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$591
Good round-trip deal	$515 or less
Good one-way deal	$311 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$233	Average$499	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$279	Average$613	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$362	Average$889	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Perth is 67 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Perth?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Perth flights typically cost between $493 and $730 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $415 on Jetstar (6 Nov–14 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Perth

The most flights from MEL to PER are scheduled on a Monday (80 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 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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Melbourne Airport to Perth flights typically cost between $493 and $730 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $415 on Jetstar (6 Nov–14 Nov).